Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The hallowed call is raised to the faithful. The response? A resounding He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! It was certainly resounding at the Benefice Dawn Service and at the Benefice Eucharist on Easter Day. I pray it was for you wherever you might have celebrated this wonderful day, whether at Church or at Home watching a service on the TV. I cannot really put into words how I feel on Easter morning, the hollowness of Good Friday afternoon and Holy Saturday, slip away to be replaced by the wonder of our Risen Lord. The joy of being joined on a “not so early dawn service” by so many people filled with the wonder of God who has redeemed us in such a beautiful way was wonderful. Holy Week was something really special this year, with services every day, across the Diocese and Benefice, from morning and evening prayer to the Chrism Service at the Cathedral, Praise Services, Veneration and Tenebrae. Culminating in the joy of the Easter Day Eucharist. The most moving service of Holy Week, for me, was Maundy Thursday when so many joined together to witness Jesus’s last night through the washing of feet, the Eucharist and the Watch, when everyone stayed together long after the service. I pray that the whole of this Easter season, and beyond, will help us to remember every day the price paid for our salvation through the Cross and the promise of eternal life through our Lord’s glorious resurrection. Alleluia! Christ is Risen! (You know what to say!!). Reverend Al.

Your Bible is not just for Sunday is a weekly series of Bible Readings inspired by God. This week it is about HOME. You will find the readings in the attachement.

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This is a service of Holy Communion for Ascension Day when
we remember Jesus leaving this earth and returning to his Father, ascending
into heaven to take his throne over all dominions and powers.

Messy Church will be on Saturday the 7th of June at 2pm not the 2nd as I mistakenly typed. Timings:2pm start (arrival from 1.45pm). We will still be exploring the story of men and women in the Bible. Blessings. AReverend Al.

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Due to staff absences and it being a bank holiday we have decided not to hold All Sorts for this coming Monday. Please accept my apologies and I look forward to catching up with you all on Monday the 2nd of June. Blessings. Al.

Each MONDAY afternoon, come and join us in the WINCHELSEA CENTRE BETWEEN 2PM AND 4PM. This is a drop in and drop out event.

There will be: a used TOY LIBRARY, light REFRESHMENTS, CRAFT, BOARD GAMES and a TODDLER'S PLAY SPACE and TIME to just BE.
Our new Community event is designed to bring us closer together. All Saints All Ages All Sorts is focused on bringing the whole community together for a couple of hours on a Monday afternoon. There will be activities for all ages, refreshments and games. Why not come and see we would love to welcome you.

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Fancy a coffee and some conversation on a Saturday morning? With a warm welcome, stalls to tempt and a hot drink to quench your thirst, why not tour the Benefice?

Then come and visit our many stalls and enjoy a bacon buttie and hot drinks.

The last Sunday@3 was all about Peace. Where we sat together and created some Peace prayer wheels and a lovely globe with prayers and images of peace. It was a lovely time together, why not come along for our next one on the 18th of May 2025.