SEPTEMBER was GENEROSITY month at ALL SAINTS Come and discover how we are being generous to one another, the church and the community following this month. We can be generous by playing a full part in the formation of our Minster Community.

LITTLE SAINTS

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

This is a very friendly drop-in group for '0 - up to school age' children and their parent/carer. Toys, activities, refreshments and a space to chat. No fee but donations welcome. This activity only runs during the school term time.
The dates for the meetings this 'term' are from the 10th Sept till 17th Dec except for 22nd Oct 2025.
For more details contact Jim & Jill Matthews on 01162 867989

Family Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 14 Dec 2025, 28 Dec 2025
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

The service will be led by Rev'd Jo Hover. It features songs & hymns, bible readings, a talk and prayers, plus the opportunity to receive the bread and the wine from the common cup.

Open the Book

Occurring
Wednesday 01 October 2025, Wednesday 15 October 2025, Wednesday 29 October 2025, Wednesday 12 November 2025, Wednesday 26 November 2025, Wednesday 10 December 2025 at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
All Saints Primary School Sapcote & Sharnford Primary School
Address
All Saints Primary School Sapcote & Sharnford Primary School

An ecumenical venture to take the bible into our village primary schools.
This fortnightly event takes place in term time and visits both the village primary schools in Sapcote and Sharnford.

Wednesday PM's

Occurring
Every Second, Fourth, Fifth Wednesday at for 2 hours
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 24 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

A mid-week drop-in usually on the 2nd and 4th (& 5th) Wednesdays of the month, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm in the church hall.
There will be a warm welcome, fellowship, cakes, tea, coffee and board games
(including scrabble, upwords, rummikub, dominoes, Tengo Duo and cards, etc) on offer.

And if games are not your thing, just enjoy the hospitality and chat in a warm space.

We are asking for donations of up to £1 and everyone is welcome.
Please join us - WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU. Feel free to share this with others you know who may like to join us.
Also feel free to bring along your favourite game and introduce it to others.
Regards Jill Matthews

November's United Benefice Communion Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Helen's Church
Address
St Helen's Church, Leicester Road Sharnford, LE10 3PP, United Kingdom

This is the ONLY service in our group of three churches this Sunday and takes place at St Helens Church Sharnford.
The service starts at 10.00am. The administration of communion will involve use of the common cup.
Rev Jo Hover will lead and Gwynne Jones preach.
Refreshments will be served following the service during a time of fellowship.
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Light Parade

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Sapcote Methodist Church & All Saints Church Sapcote
Address
Sapcote Methodist Church & All Saints Church Sapcote

This is a joint Messy Church venture between the two village churches and features a musical accompanied light parade between the churches of Sapcote Methodists and All Saints.
Bring a homemade lantern to Sapcote Methodist Church or make one as part of the craft activities available there. Refreshments will also be served here.
The lanterns are then paraded through part of the village ending up at All Saints where a short Christmas message will be given by Rev. Jo Hover. The event ends with a hot chocolate and small gift.

Langdale House Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

A simple familiar service in our local care home for residents and staff

MESSY CHURCH

Occurring
In February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

Every first Sunday of the month from February through to December.
A time for families to engage with Jesus through crafts, games, songs, stories , worship and food!
See the News & Notices section for details about the upcoming service.

Smiley Saints Christmas Service

Occurring
for 15 mins
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

Smiles Nursery and Little Saints invite all 4's & under + their adult(s) to a short 15 min service in All Saints Church.
See what Ted and Dolly get up to this time!
Come on little ones, bring your parents along. They're sure to enjoy it!

Annual Bellringers Service + Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

A celebration service that focuses on all in our benefice who ring the bells. Canon Gwynne Jones to preach. The service usually features some surprise performances. Intrigued? Come and see.

LIGHT A CANDLE

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

An opportunity to drop-in to church and 'light a candle' in memory of someone loved, someone missed or someone suffering. Prayer will also be available too if desired.

Cafe Church

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

Every 3rd Sunday at 11.00 come and experience a more informal relaxed family service around the tables in our church hall.
Our November and December Cafe Church will be led by Jill Matthews, one of our Local Ministry Team.
November's session will be based around Psalm 91 and 'Safeguarding Sunday'.
Enjoy refreshments before and during the service.
Suitable for all ages, this service will incorporate the traditional elements of worship such as hymns and prayers along with craft activities, quizzes and more!

Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

A festive service featuring traditional and more modern carols suitable for young and old illuminating the most amazing Christmas present ever, God's son Jesus Christ .

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Carol Singing for Cancer Research

Occurring
for 2 hours, 15 mins
Venue
Roads in Sapcote
Address
Roads in Sapcote, Starting off from: All Saints Church Hall Church St., Sapcote,, LE9 4FG, United Kingdom

Christmas is fast approaching and Dave and Di Harrold are once again organising Carol Singing for Cancer Research UK. We will sing around the village on Monday 22nd December from 7.00 pm till 9.00 pm, meeting at All Saints Church Hall at 6.45 pm. It is always a very jolly occasion and we are made very welcome as we sing in the beautiful festively decorated streets of Sapcote. Please come and join us-either to sing or to collect. If you would like to participate or to know more, please contact Di on 01455272928 or [email protected].

Christingle

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

A wonderful time for all the family, the service is based on the Children's Society service, complete with the Christingle fruit for every child. All the lights are child friendly and perhaps we'll sing 'Away in a manger' in the candle light? The service is lead by Jim Matthews, one of our our Messy Church leaders.
You are most warmly invited to come but please note to guarantee an individual Christingle on the day you will need to let us know by midnight 22nd December.
Please email Jim at [email protected] or text a message to Jill on 07929 761351.
Start with Christingle, followed by your name and the number of adult(s) + child(ren) coming.

The Benefice Midnight Communion Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Helen's Church
Address
St Helen's Church, Leicester Road Sharnford, LE10 3PP, United Kingdom

This year's event on Christmas Eve is at St Helen's Church , Sharnford, and begins at 11.30pm.

Morning Worship

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Sapcote: All Saints
Address
Church Street Sapcote Leicester, LE9 4FF, United Kingdom

A service of: praising God through singing; hearing His word from the Bible with an opportunity to respond to it; and prayers.
There will be activities in the church for younger children for part of the service.
The service will be led by Jim Matthews with Di Harrold preaching: both are members of our Local Ministry Team

Following the service there will be a time for fellowship & refreshments will be served.

PLEASE NOTE: This will be the only service in the Benefice this Sunday and it will start at
10.00am

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