This Sunday 21st November, the worship space will be open from 4pm - 5pm for a time of free-flowing, contemporary-style worship and prayer which will be led by Robin and the TM team. All are welcome!

A full schedule of services for the seasons of  Advent and Christmas can be found on our website here.​

Summary of the sermon from our 9am service on Sunday 14th November based on Hebrews 10:11-14 and 19-25.

If there is a verse in the bible can that be interpreted as telling us we should go to church then it is here in this reading from Hebrews: “let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another”.

The author of Hebrews first re-iterates that Christ is the one perfect sacrifice – no longer do we need High Priests who make sacrifices day after day because Jesus’ sacrifice has taken away sins once and for all. Jesus’ sacrifice, not only cleanses our body, but it also removes the consciousness of evil from the heart. It is this internal cleansing that makes Jesus’ sacrifice so different - our sins are forgotten and our hearts and minds prepared for the implantation of God’s law (10:16-17). His sacrifice, he tells us, has brought perfection, there is no more need for offerings for sin - we can approach the holiest throne of God. Hebrews maintains a delicate balance between these two truths. Christ’s death has brought perfection, but those who follow him are still being sanctified (10:14). One commentator has put it this way: "we are members of God’s household, but have not yet reached God’s house. It’s a sort of now but not yet."

The author, therefore, urges his audience to hold fast to our confession of hope without wavering, to provoke one another to love and good deeds. But, I believe, that there is another reason why we gather together – most of us have an inherent need to be part of family, to share with others. Most of us like to share with others particularly at moments of great joy or great pain.

This has been made clear to us through the extraordinary season we are (hopefully) emerging from, when we have been unable to meet together. Many of us have really missed the meeting together, but think of those who have had the sadness of organising funerals….. or weddings without those they would have wanted to share these occasions with….

And today, Remembrance Sunday, many feel drawn to come together to remember and give thanks.

So, let’s continue to come together to provoke one another, to stand together, to pray together, to worship together, to learn together, to challenge each other, and to encourage each other, together, to stand in solidarity, to mourn and remember

Revd Janette Mullett.

The ASHT staff team share their reflections on the Vision Sunday news:

 Debbie Mitchell, Licensed Lay Minister:

Last week, after the Vision Update,  we heard from members of the team as they shared reflections and hopes for their roles in the new season ahead of us. My desire, as we continue to emerge into this new Covid world, is that we will grow together in Christ Jesus, in the face of diversity. So, whilst those who have been absent continue to return at a pace helpful for them, and as new friends settle in well and find their home and sense of belonging in the ASH community alongside those who have been present throughout, I am both excited and alert to the challenges we face along with the whole church - in our own country and beyond.  

My hope is in Jesus, who did amazing things in and through a bunch of imperfect people! May it be so with us.

Last Saturday we saw our first dedicated social event, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was great to see over 30 members of All Saints gather to enjoy company, conversation and cake. It was fantastic to see some of our newest members sharing conversations with some the longest standing; and to have the opportunity to re-connect with those we haven’t seen for some time. The event was organised by Lynne, Chris and Trish who also baked and served a beautiful selection of cakes; apart from this, there was a picture quiz and raffle. We also learnt how to play ‘spoof’ and as a result heard an interesting revelation from Alan (you will have to ask him yourself).

Look out for further social events, when hopefully even more of us will be able to meet for relaxed and informal, fun and fellowship. 

Simon Bray

Advent Fair - Saturday 27th  November - 11am - 2pm

Please see below details of our forthcoming Advent Fayre, donations for the raffle, tombola and bottle stall would be appreciated and can be dropped at the church office as soon as possible.

You will now find contact details on a separate sheet, available from the church.