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We are delighted to announce that Revd Jenni Duffy will be installed as the new Team Vicar for the four southern parishes, Braunston, Brooke, Egleton and Hambleton, on Tuesday 12 December at 6.30pm. All are welcome to this service.
Please support these community events! Autumn Fayre, All Saints, Oakham 9.30am-12 noon, Saturday 18 November Advent Fayre, Village Hall, Braunston in Rutland 11am-3pm, Saturday 25th November
The annual Music for Remembrance Concert, for the Royal British Legion, will be on Saturday 11 November at 7.30pm in All Saints Church, with the Rutland Concert Band and award-winning soprano Katie Marshall. Tickets are available on the door.
Every year we hold a special service at All Saints Oakham for people to come together and remember those who have died. This year it will be at 12 noon on Thursday 2 November, and during the service the names of people whose funerals we have held over the last three years will be read…
Sunday 15 October – 19th after Trinity 8am Oakham Holy Communion 9.15am Egleton Holy Communion 10am Market Overton Morning Worship 10am Ashwell Morning Worship 10.30am Oakham Holy Communion 10.30am Langham Morning Prayer 11am Braunston Sunday Worship 11.30am Whissendine Holy Communion 5pm Teigh Evening Worship 6pm Oakham Evensong 6pm Brooke Harvest Thanksgiving
10am, Friday 6 October All Saints, Oakham This is a special service of prayer and thanksgiving in our church. Our guests include those who have the responsibility of administering justice and mercy, ensuring our safety and security and promoting peace in our communities. All are welcome to this service. The church will be busy so…
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…
8am Oakham Holy Communion 10am Market Overton Morning Worship 10am Ashwell Morning Worship 10.30am Oakham Holy Communion 10.30am Langham Morning Prayer 11am Braunston Sunday Worship 11.30am Whissendine Holy Communion 5pm Teigh Evening Worship 5pm Hambleton Harvest Service 6pm Oakham Evensong 6pm Brooke Evening Prayer
Rutland Historic Churches are once again running the Ride and Stride fundraising event. People all over the county will be visiting as many Rutland churches as they can on foot, or cycling or on horseback, to earn sponsor money for a good cause. Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust (to give it its full name) helps…
Sunday 3 September – Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 8am Oakham Holy Communion 9.15am Egleton Holy Communion 10am Market Overton Morning Worship 10am Ashwell Holy Communion 10.30am Oakham Holy Communion 10.30am Langham Morning Prayer 11am Braunston Holy Communion 11.30am Whissendine Holy Communion 6pm Oakham Holy Communion with Healing Prayer 6pm Brooke Evening Prayer Image: the font…
Monday 28 August, 11.15am, All Saints Church Peter Davis, Head of Music at Oakham School, and a ‘regular occasional’ organist here at All Saints, will be playing a programme including Bach, Buxtehude, Mozart, Francke, Hollins and Grainger. Entry is free, and a light lunch is available afterwards in the Church Hall for £7.50. These recitals…
Sunday 27 August – Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 8am Oakham Holy Communion 8am Brooke Holy Communion (BCP) 9am Teigh Morning Prayer 9.15am Hambleton Holy Communion 10am Market Overton Holy Communion 10.30am Oakham All Age Service with Holy Communion 10.30am Langham Holy Communion 11am Braunston Pet Service 5.30am Whissendine Flower Festival Songs of Praise 6pm Oakham…
Sunday 20 August – Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 8am Oakham Holy Communion 9.15am Egleton Holy Communion 10am Market Overton Morning Worship 10am Ashwell Holy Communion 10.30am Oakham Holy Communion 10.30am Langham Morning Prayer 11am Braunston Holy Communion 11.30am Whissendine Holy Communion 6pm Oakham Evensong 6pm Brooke Evensong Photo by James Coleman on Unsplash
8am Brooke Holy Communion BCP 8am Oakham Holy Communion 9am Teigh Holy Communion 9.15am Hambleton Holy Communion 10am Market Overton Holy Communion 10.30am Oakham Holy Communion 10.30am Langham Morning Prayer 11am Braunston Sunday Worship 11.30am Whissendine Holy Communion 6pm Oakham Second Sunday@6 Photo by Billy Pasco on Unsplash
Sunday 6 August – The Transfiguration Some of our parishes are also celebrating Lammas this weekend. 8am Oakham Holy Communion 9.15am Egleton Holy Communion for Lammas 10am Ashwell Holy Communion 10am Market Overton Morning Worship 10.30am Oakham Holy Communion 10.30am Langham Holy Communion 11am Braunston Holy Communion 11.30am Whissendine Holy Communion 6pm Brooke Lammas Evensong…
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Sunday 23 July – Seventh Sunday after Trinity 8am Oakham Holy Communion 8am Brooke BCP Holy Communion 9.15am Hambleton Holy Communion by Extension 9am Teigh Morning Prayer 10am Market Overton Holy Communion 10.30am Oakham All Age Service with Baptism 10.30am Langham Morning Prayer with Baptism 11am Braunston Sunday worship 11.30am Whissendine Morning Worship 6pm Oakham…
Sunday 16 July – Sixth Sunday after Trinity 8am Oakham Holy Communion 9.15am Egleton Holy Communion 10am Ashwell Holy Communion 10am Market Overton Morning Worship 10.30am Oakham Holy Communion 10.30am Langham Morning Prayer 11am Braunston Holy Communion 11.30am Whissendine Holy Communion 3pm Market Overton Pet Blessing Service 5pm Teigh Evening Prayer 6pm Oakham Evensong
Sunday 9 July – Fifth Sunday after Trinity 8am Brooke Holy Communion (BCP) 8am Oakham Holy Communion 9am Teigh Holy Communion 9.15am Hambleton Holy Communion 10am Market Overton Holy Communion 10.30am Oakham A Service of Celebration for Rutland 10.30am Langham Holy Communion 11am Braunston Sunday Worship 11.30am Whissendine Morning Worship 6pm Oakham Second Sunday…
10.30am, Sunday 9 JulyAll Saints OakhamThe annual Service of Celebration for Rutland in recognition of the Military, Veteran, Volunteer and Emergency Services of our county will be at All Saints Oakham at 10.30am next Sunday, 9 July. All are welcome!
8am Holy Communion – St Peter, Brooke 8am Holy Communion – All Saints, Oakham 9am Morning Worship – Holy Trinity, Teigh 9.15am Holy Communion – St Andrew, Hambleton 10am Holy Communion – St Peter & St Paul, Market Overton 10.30am All Age Service with Baptism – All Saints Oakham* 10.30am Holy Communion – St Peter…
9.15am Holy Communion, St Edmund, Egleton 10am Holy Communion, St Mary, Ashwell 10am Morning Worship, St Peter & St Paul, Market Overton 10.30am Holy Communion, All Saints, Oakham 10.30am Morning Prayer, St Peter & St Paul, Langham 11am Holy Communion, All Saints, Braunston 11.30am Holy Communion, St Andrew, Whissendine 5pm Evening Prayer, Holy Trinity, Teigh…
All Saints, Oakham, Friday 9 June, 7pm We’re very glad to welcome back Arts for the Heart of England in the form of Florilegium, bringing an evening of French and German baroque music for flute, viola de gamba and baroque harp, led by their Director, Ashley Solomon. Their programme ‘Music for the King’s Pleasure’ will…
Our series of Bank Holiday Organ Recitals continues on Monday 29 May with the arrival of Harry Jacques to the organ bench with an exciting (not to say eclectic!) selection of music which will delight and entertain. Composers range from Buxtehude to Mancini, from Elgar to Coates and the recital begins at 11.15am. The recital…
10.30am, All Saints Church, Oakham On Saturday, King Charles III will be crowned in Westminster Abbey, a day for celebration. On Saturday and Sunday we will have our own celebrations in Rutland and as part of those there will be a Celebration Service for the County of Rutland at All Saints Oakham. As we expect…
The first of our 2023 series of organ recitals will soon be upon us – on Monday 1 May we welcome Paul Trepte, formerly of Ely Cathedral, to the Kenneth Tickell organ at All Saints Oakham. Paul will be playing a programme including Buxtehude, Rheinberger, Reger, Jongen and Walton. More details are on the Concerts…
Services on Easter Day throughout the Oakham Team All Saints, Oakham: 5.30am Dawn Service, 8.00 and 10.30am Holy Communion; 6pm SecondSunday@6 Holy Communion for Easter Day in the villages: 8.00am – St Peter, Brooke 9.00am – Holy Trinity, Teigh 9.15am – St Edmund, Egleton 9.15am – St Andrew, Hambleton 10.00am – St Mary, Ashwell 10.00am…
Mothering Sunday services throughout the Oakham Team this weekend – 10.30 at Oakham and Langham, 9.15 at Hambleton, 10am at Ashwell and Market Overton, 11am at Braunston and 11.30 at Whissendine. Evening services are at 5pm at Teigh and 6pm at Brooke. Photo by Yoksel 🌿 Zok on Unsplash.
Winter 2023 It was a busy Christmas season at St Peter which included two well attended and enjoyable carol services, one featuring the Laudamus choir and the other the Cottesmore Hunt choir. Our beautifully decorated church was bright with twinkling candles and strings of tiny lights. The congregations for both were in good voice and…
Piano concerts 1.30pm Fridays 27 January, 3, 10, 17 February John Dobson makes a return visit to All Saints on Friday 27 January playing a series of four lunchtime concerts of music ‘from our shores’ together with music by Robert Schumann. Over these four weeks there will be music composed by Lennox Berkeley, Arthur Bliss,…
Well done the ‘Three Degrees’ – Simon, Cecily and Shakeel, who were awarded their degrees at Durham Cathedral last week. Cecily received a BA on completion of her ordination training studies, and Shakeel a Master of Arts (MA) after completing his post-ordination dissertation. Simon received a BA after studies to convert his pre-ordination theology Diploma.…
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 Travelling Nativities are on their way around Rutland, staying in homes and schools to remind us of the Christmas story. Here’s Noah, at one of their early stops in the first week in Advent. More to come!
8pm Monday, 28 November, All Saints, Oakham There are still tickets left for this concert, which Rutland Big Band are very generously giving to raise funds towards the restoration of All Saints church windows – tickets are £10, available from Oakham Wines, the church office and Beryl Kirtland. This should be a really good night…
Sunday 27th November Both All Saints Oakham and SS Peter and Paul Langham will be celebrating the First Sunday of Advent this Sunday. In the morning, Langham at their regular 10.30 service with Holy Communion as well as choir and congregational hymns and carols, then at 6pm in Oakham, All Saints hold their annual Advent…
After a successful early summer concert things slowed down just a little at Brooke as the summer temperature rose. St Peter’s six bells rang out a quarter peal on Thursday 28th July to celebrate John Beadman’s 90th birthday, with birthday cake for the team afterwards. John has been a bellringer since the age of fourteen…
On Sunday 6 November we gathered to remember those who have died in wars and conflicts around the world. The service was led by the Revd Chris Rattenberry, and wreaths were laid by the Lord Lientenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness, the High Sheriff of Rutland, Mr Geoff Thompson and RSM Matthew Eade. Flag bearers…
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…
It’s Harvest Festival time at Langham and Oakham this weekend – both services begin at 10.30am on Sunday 9 October, and the service at Oakham will be livestreamed on the Oakham Team Ministry Facebook page. If you’d like to be there in person and bring a harvest gift with you, you can do that as…
Saturday 1 October, 7.30pm We’re very blessed to have the international soloist and chamber performer James Kirby coming to All Saints to give a piano recital on Saturday 1 October at 7.30. His programme will include works by Beethoven, Chopin and Ravel. Tickets £10 from Oakham Wines and atthe door on the night. This event…
All Saints, Oakham A Book of Condolence has been opened at All Saints, Oakham, to mark the death of our late Queen Elizabeth II. There will be a number of extra services this week; the first is a service of Choral Evensong on Friday 9 September at 6.00pm.
All Saints Church, 11.15am, Monday 29 August Our regular Bank Holiday organ recital will be given by Colin Walsh, Emeritus Organist of Lincoln Cathedral. The programme will include music by Bach, Franck, Mozart, Messiaen, Bonnet and Mulet. These recitals are always great occasions and all are encouraged to come. Admission is free (donations welcome), and…
A lot of water has gone under the ancient bridge at Brooke since the last ‘Brooke News’ in January 2022 and a lot has also gone on in the church life of the parishioners and friends of St Peter, Brooke. A PCC meeting took place in February and an APCM in May with another PCC…
Sound the Trumpet! Friday 8 July, 7,30pm, All Saints Church: Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet) and David Hill (organ) return to Rutland by popular request for an entertaining evening of music for trumpet and organ by Mozart, Charpentier and Leroy Anderson, among others. We’re delighted to be hosting this concert at All Saints Church – tickets cost…
Sadly the rising pandemic numbers towards the end of last year affected St Peter’s proposed special services and events yet again. The popular, annual December coffee morning was cancelled as were the seasonal refreshments after the Candlelight Carol service. However, we were still able to hold a ‘masked’ Advent Carol Service on Sunday 5th December…
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.
Please be reminded that from 10th December it is mandatory to wear a face covering in church, unless exempt. Let’s all play our part in keeping our community safe.
The travelling nativity sets are continuing their journey, Catmose Primary did a fantastic job of looking after the weary travellers.
We sent off several sets of travelling nativity from All Saints yesterday on their long journey through Advent. Luckily they found some nice warm homes for the night!
Last Sunday we held a special climate-focused service in Langham to reflect on the scientific and theological basis for creation care and action on climate, to pray and to commit to action, offering our personal pledges. As part of the service we were delighted to be presented with our Bronze Eco Church award by the High Sheriff, David Wood, which we have…
In recent weeks St Peter has held two very different, but special events, a Harvest Festival Service on 17th October and a Service of Remembrance on 7th November. Both were successful, meaningful and enjoyable events, the church was full on both occasions, beautifully decorated by parishioners and the organ played by Connie Beadman. Thanks must…
This is a new service at All Saints Oakham on the second Sunday of the month at 6pm. The first one is on the 12th September. It is a new style of service. Refreshments will be served from 5.45pm onwards and we will begin seated at tables for bible study, an interview and discussion. There…
NORMAL SERVICE IS RESUMED AT BROOKE, almost. Despite the trying times, hopefully behind us now, the small village of Brooke, it’s inhabitants and the church of St Peter have thankfully survived the pandemic and are almost back to normal with our usual pattern of services resuming this month. While St Peter was closed and services…
David Pattinson shares his final reflection on the theme of Meaning This is the tenth and final 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…
Guidelines for services at All Saints Oakham from 25th July onwards (to be reviewed at the end of August): At 8am, 10.30am and 6pm services at All Saints Oakham:1) Hand sanitiser and track and trace systems (QR codes and paper sign in) will remain in place2) Alternate pews will remain roped off to encourage social…
David Pattinson reflects on the theme of acceptance. http://linksplus.net/oakhamteam.org.uk/docs/10_keys/part9_20210718.mp4
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David Pattinson shares his latest reflection on the 10 Keys to Happiness. http://linksplus.net/oakhamteam.org.uk/docs/10_keys/part8_20210704.mp4
As Diocesan Director or Ordinands, Steve oversees candidates who offer themselves for ordained ministry – up to the point of ordination. Steve is part of the vocations team in Peterborough Diocese. As we give thanks for the ordination of Simon and Shakeel, it is a good opportunity for us all to respond to the gifts and opportunities God has given us. Steve…
By David Pattinson This is the eighth 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 perspective. In this reflection,…
By David Pattinson http://linksplus.net/oakhamteam.org.uk/docs/10_keys/part7_20210530.mp4 This is the seventh 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 perspective. In this…
Please remember that this week we will be meeting together at St Peter & St Paul Langham for a joint service at 10.30am on Sunday.
“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…
Parishes Support Officer for the Oakham Team Ministry Oakham Team Ministry brings together ten Church of England parishes in the county of Rutland in the Diocese of Peterborough. We are looking for a Parishes Support Officer to work in the areas of: We expect the successful candidate will: be a practicing Christian; have some knowledge of the structures of the Church of…
It is September – the season of Harvest and mellow fruitfulness. I am writing to thank you for gifts at Harvest last year and at other times of the year to the Rutland Foodbank. We rely on the generosity of many people living in Rutland. During 2017 we have had more clients than previously, and this is not going to change. Universal…
There will be a stall selling Fairtrade goods after the Harvest Festival service in St Andrew’s on Sunday 6 October. Please remember to take some extra money to church that day.
Adam Lowe reports that at All Saints Oakham 69 people were recorded between 10am & 6pm. Two years ago it was 77, so the numbers are slightly down however still a good turnout. This year we had a sponsor form on the table and that raised £100, which has already been collected and handed in. Thanks to all the recorders and the…
Interviews will take place for the House-for-duty Team Vicar post on Thursday 3 October. The day will start with the Team Holy Communion service at 9am, which will take place at Braunston rather than Oakham. Please remember the candidate and the southern parishes in your prayers.