ALL SAINTS CHURCH is part of the Clarendon Team which is
comprised of the parish churches in:- Alderbury; Farley; Winterslow; Whaddon;
West Dean; West Grimstead; East Grimstead; and Pitton.
In addition to local services, there are some combined services within the team (usually on the fifth Sunday of the month).
There is a service in church at 9.30am or 10.00 am each Sunday. Members of the congregation take part in the readings and Intercessions. There is an area for young children to colour and have quiet play during services.
Coffee or tea, biscuits and squash are offered after these Services.
1st Sunday
9.30am Parish Eucharist accompanied by the Choir. Members of the congregation take part in the readings and intercessions
6.00pm Evening Prayer (Book of Common Prayer)
2nd Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) the congregation is usually small, service is held in North side aisle. 9.30am Morning Worship this is a non Eucharistic service with hymns.
3rd Sunday
10.00am All Age Eucharist, often based on a theme. Communion is taken in the Nave (standing). The Music Group accompanies the hymns. No Choir. There is usually a Fair trade Stall.
4th Sunday
9.30am Parish Eucharist (as for the 1st Sunday).
Children are welcome at all services and there is a special area set out for quiet play at the 9.30 services.
Baptisms sometimes take place at any of the 9.30 or 10.00am services.
The running of the Church and the enjoyment of the Services depend upon the
help of its members. If you would like to become involved you would be most
welcome.
For example, the following tasks are all done by volunteer members
on rotas:
reading the lesson; leading intercessions; sides person duties; coffee/squash/
biscuits; church cleaning; church flowers; and running a Fair Trade stall.
Other activities associated with the church are: choir; music group; PCC;
Children's Work; Youth Group; Village Fete group; Welcome group;
and Whiteparish Ward (at Salisbury District Hospital).
Children from 7 years old are encouraged to join the choir and do their ribbon work for the RSCM. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to come along.
Choir Practice is in the Church on Friday evening, from 6.30pm - 7.30pm
There is a regular Choir most Sundays, but numbers are boosted at Festivals, when a large four-part choir is assembled. There are occasional team services when the choirs combine, also occasional concerts. If you are interested please contact:
Adult Choir: George Knapman 884 468
Junior Choir: Mary Odurny 884 592
MUSIC GROUP
We have a lively music group, which plays every month at the Family Service. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome; there are a variety of instruments from drums to flute. To find out more please contact: Michael Foster 884 498
We take our children’s safety seriously. All our workers with children
and young people are CRB checked. A copy of our Child Protection Policy is
in the Red Book at the back of Church.
CHILDREN IN CHURCH
Children are very welcome to all services at All Saints' and we hope they will join in and participate in worship with us, although some services are more appropriate for younger children.
You are welcome to bring quiet toys for younger children to play with during worship. There are toy bags provided in a basket near at the back of the church. You will find additional books underneath the hymn book stand. Please don't worry if your children make a little noise.
Once they are older children are encouraged to help with reading and leading prayers, singing in the choir and playing in the music group.
Once a month (usually the third Sunday) we have an All Age Eucharist This is a 'child friendly' service to which children are encouraged to come, but it is specifically designed to enable the whole Church to worship together. There is a children's corner with colouring and quiet play.
COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION
Children aged 7 upward, who worship with us regularly, may be prepared to receive Holy Communion if parents and children both wish it. Young people are encouraged to prepare for Confirmation. You should contact the Team Rector about either of these.
BABIES and TODDLER GROUP
On Monday mornings from 10-12am the Lay Pastoral Assistants welcome parents with babies and toddlers under school age to come to the Church for coffee, fun and fellowship.
Whiteparish is fortunate to have a thriving little primary school, which caters for around 120 children. This draws young families to move into the village to benefit all. There is also a pre-school on site for children from the age of 3, providing continuity for the children.
The School has a very active PTA which organises many social functions throughout the year, which are open to everyone in the village. These include plays, quiz evenings, dances, and a huge firework display.
The church and school combine their forces in the Summer to run a Grand Carnival and Fete on the Memorial Ground. This is a major fundraiser for both, and brings the whole village together.
The school welcomes help and involvement from people in the village and there are opportunities to become Foundation Governors.
School Secretaries: Jane Dunlop and Kay Witcher 884 420
For all major services, such as marriages, baptisms and funerals your first point of contact should be either the Revd Nils Bersweden or one of the Churchwardens, Jane Legat (884600) or Alan Manners (884907), who will be pleased to help you contact the right person.
However there may be other times when you feel the need of some help you may like to contact one of the Lay Pastoral Assistants who are attached to All Saints' Church, or one of the Clergy.
A Lay Pastoral Assistant is a person who engages in pastoral ministry on behalf of the local church. They are trained volunteers who are licensed by the Diocese to carry out many pastoral needs like visiting the housebound or sick, supporting the bereaved or visiting families with special needs. Home Communion can also be distributed.
The lay Pastoral Assistants in Whiteparish are trusted members of All Saints' Church who believe in the power of prayer, are able to listen and care for others and, most importantly, are able to keep confidences.
Should you need their help, please contact one of them.
Patricia Boyle (01722 710570), Jane Dunlop (884793) Paul Gooderham (884528), Belinda Knapman (884468), Jane Lax (884434), Sue and Alan Manners (884907), Shirley Near (884386), Lynn Walworth (01725 513738)
