The next Bishop of Peterborough will be the Right Reverend Debbie Sellin Downing Street has announced today. Bishop Debbie, currently Bishop of Southampton, will be installed at a service in Peterborough Cathedral in early 2024. Today (28 September), we welcome Bishop Debbie and her husband Paul to the Diocese starting at William Law Primary School where…
Our Travelling Nativities have journeyed far and wide through Oakham and Rutland, and will soon arrive at Bethlehem. They’ll gather at the Crib Service at 4pm on Christmas Eve at All Saints in Oakham. Here’s the Francis family – more photos on our Facebook page!
The collection shows how generations of people throughout the world have taken the very human and loveable story of the Nativity and made it their own St Andrews Church Hambleton Libby Purves’s “Cribs from the World” Private viewing on Friday 2nd December 6.30pm Colour brochure, refreshments and an introduction by BBC broadcaster Caroline Aston…
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting for All Saints Oakham will be held on Sunday 8th May following a service at 10am. There is no 8am service that day. All are welcome.
“10 Keys to Happiness” – Awareness. http://linksplus.net/oakhamteam.org.uk/docs/10_keys/part4_20210418.mp4 This is the fourth reflection on the ’10 keys to happiness” promoted by “Action for happiness”(AfH) – https://www.actionforhappiness.org. AfH have identified these as activities which promote mental health and wellbeing. In this series we are exploring how this psychologically and clinically well researched menu compares with a Biblical…
SERVICE IN COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH Friday 16th April at 6pm Online service streamed live on www.facebook.com/oakhamteam.
All Saints Oakham – Director of Music All Saints is the parish church for the county town of Oakham and the civic church of the county of Rutland. The key components of this post are: Oversight and provision of music for services and occasional offices at All Saints Oakham Principal organist of All Saints Oakham…
We’re recruiting for a new Group Bookings Administrator and two part-time Receptionists to join the team at Launde Abbey. These roles are an important part of our welcome and hospitality, and also vital for the efficient operation of our events and processes that are a key part of the overall guest experience. The Group Bookings Administrator role is responsible for managing bookings…
Precis of PCC Meeting 25 March 2021 by Zoom Almost 100% attendance for latest PCC meeting held mainly to discuss and ratify Accounts for 2019 and for 2020. Both were agreed and accepted as correct records; sincere thanks were expressed for the work done by the Finance Sub-Committee and especially Richard Harris (Independent Examiner) and Sue Willetts (Finance Assistant and PCC Treasurer). …
Thursday 8th April 2021 7.30pm to 9pm
http://linksplus.net/oakhamteam.org.uk/docs/10_keys/part3_20210328.mp4 “10 Keys to Happiness – Exercising” This is the third reflection on the ’10 keys to happiness” promoted by “Action for happiness”(AfH). You will see that the initial letters of each key spell out GREAT DREAM. AfH have identified these as activities which promote mental health and wellbeing. In this series we are exploring…
The Spring edition of the Link is now available. Revd Stephen begins with a piece encouraging us to imagine a new future as we continue to live life in a pandemic. There are a wide range of interesting articles which draw on the beautiful county we live in.
Key 2: Relating – “Connect with People” This is the second reflection on the ’10 keys to happiness” promoted by “Action for happiness”(AfH). You will see that the initial letters of each key spell out GREAT DREAM. AfH have identified these as activities which promote mental health and wellbeing. In this series we are exploring…
A new Facebook page ‘Friends of Peregrines at All Saints Oakham’ is now up and running. Please join the group to follow the progress of our pair of peregrines, and post your photos and comments. https://www.facebook.com/groups/518139492912939/ Please continue to also visit the Oakham Team website for updates and photos. http://oakhamteam.org.uk/peregrines-at-all-saints/
Thought for the Day by David Pattinson http://linksplus.net/oakhamteam.org.uk/docs/10_keys/part1_20210228.mp4 In research projects by “Action for Happiness” two groups were created. The first group was given £20 to spend on themselves. The second group was given £20 to spend on someone else. What the results showed was that the group who spent on others experienced happiness and…
An introduction by David Pattinson http://linksplus.net/oakhamteam.org.uk/docs/10_keys/intro.mp4 As part of the Diocesan suite of material to help us celebrate “Well-being” Sunday in the middle of January, we were introduced to “The 10 Keys to Happiness”. Ten things we can do to help us stay well; stay motivated; stay healthy. Not just healthy in body, but healthy…
Matthew Allen has kindly prepared a piece for Lent which can be found on our Times of Thought Page. Here is a short introduction to the piece with a quote by Walter Burghardt SJ I know a majestic oak tree planted perhaps 300 years ago it’s something most people drive or walk past without probably…
AmazonSmile fundraising I am very grateful to Monica Compton who, on behalf of the PCC, has registered All Saints Oakham for Amazon Smile fundraising. As of November 2020 AmazonSmile has donated £5.7 million to UK charities. The PCC is aware that not all will approve of using Amazon. In our recent discussions we noted the…
Good news of new visitors to All Saints! As some of you will already know, a pair of Peregrines has been roosting on our church tower for the last 3 months. For those of you who aren’t bird watchers, Peregrine Falcons are spectacular birds of prey, a bit bigger than a pigeon. They feed on…
Hi, my name is Shakeel Nurmahi, I’m 24 years old, and I am delighted to be joining the Oakham team as Assistant Curate in June 2021. I grew up in Southampton in a Christian home and attended a South-Asian Church with my family, which later evolved to be an international free church. At 18 years…
A short video reflection by Michael Ellard for Christmas http://linksplus.net/oakhamteam.org.uk/docs/timesofthought/Christmas_Celebration.mp4
by Richard Adams Richard Adams has kindly shared a seasonal video with us.
Christmas Masks There is a beautiful selection of masks in the parish office. Come and see and buy! Over 30 to choose from! The Christmas masks, made by the Sewing Group, are selling very well. £5 for 1 or £9 for 2. We are happy also to take specific commissions. The 2021 Rutland Calendars by Richard Adams . £6 each Very popular! Home…
Following the government announcement on 31st October 2020 public church services must now cease until the present lockdown is lifted. Churches may remain open our for private prayer and funerals (limited to 30 people). You are welcome to visit All Saints Oakham but please follow social distancing guidance and government regulations, and use the track and trace QR codes or paper version.…
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Richard Adams has once again been busy and has created this delightful video with stunning images of All Saints.
Simon Aley who has joined the Team as curate will be ordained Deacon by the Bishop of Brixworth, the Right Revd John Holbrook, at Peterborough Cathedral tomorrow at noon. The service will take place in private due to Covid restrictions. For those who would like to share in Simon’s ordination it is due to be livestreamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PeterboroughCathedral
http://linksplus.net/oakhamteam.org.uk/docs/pewsheet/2020/202009/20200920/interview_curate.mp4 Revd Stephen Griffiths chats with Simon Aley about his ordination as Deacon and his hopes for the future as he joins the Oakham Team.
We are an ecumenical group of Christians who meditate weekly throughout the year on a Wednesday at 6/6.30pm. The group met formerly at the chapel of St John and St Anne but Covid restrictions prohibit this at present so Stephen Griffiths has kindly agreed that the group may hold their meetings in The Lady Chapel, All Saints Church from Wednesday, 2nd September…
We are very pleased to announce that All Saints Church is now open daily from 9am-4pm. Access is available via the South (blue) doors to the south aisle and Lady Chapel only. Please use the hand sanitiser provided and respect social distancing.
Acts of remembrance were held at All Saints Oakham and St Andrew Whissendine on Saturday 15th August to mark VJ Day. This year is the 75th anniversary marking both the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War. Wreaths were laid to remember and recognise all those who served and sacrificed in the Far East and ultimately brought an…
Stamford Street Pastors VACANCY FOR PAID PART-TIME CO-ORDINATOR If you think you would enjoy working with a team of volunteer Street and Prayer Pastors then this may be the perfect opportunity for you to help keep the streets of Stamford safe on a Saturday night. It is a very flexible job with a lot of variety. The majority of your work will…
The Prime Minister has outlined plans to make face coverings mandatory in Places of Worship from 8th August and has withdrawn guidance to permit indoor professional performances with immediate effect. We will study detailed government regulations and guidance once they are available and will update our guidance accordingly. In the meantime, we continue to strongly advise that face coverings should be worn by all…