Community In Action: The Angel Festival at All Saints Gosforth All Saints Gosforth parish church is illuminating the community this Advent season with a captivating display of recycled art, focusing this year on brilliant Angels.Following the tradition of last year's highly successful community art exhibition, the All Together team—which is tasked with encouraging worship with young people —invited members of the church, local uniformed groups, nearby schools, and community members to craft Angels and other heavenly figures from recycled materials.The display was first unveiled and illuminated during the Advent Carol Service on November 30, captivating all those who attended. You can view the special event online:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW1F2kJQJv0 All Saints Gosforth warmly invites everyone to come and witness the magic of these Angels and the collective creativity of the community. The display will remain open through the season of Epiphany.⛪ Service Times and Visiting InformationRegular Sunday services are held at 8 AM, 9:30 AM, and 6:30 PM.Four special services on Christmas Eve are scheduled:A unique Crib service at 2:00 PMCarol Services at 4 PM and 6:30 PMA Midnight Eucharist at 11:30 PMMore information, including details on visiting the church to view the Angel Festival, can be found at www.allsaints-gosforth.org.uk.
A significant and celebrated change has been formally approved by the Bishop of Newcastle, extending the parish boundary of All Saints Church, Gosforth, to include the St Nicholas Hospital Estate. The historic decision means that residents of the estate can now be fully integrated into all aspects of All Saints, including weddings, baptisms, and funerals and more.The successful ratification of the boundary alteration highlights a commitment to serving the spiritual and communal needs of local residents. The inclusion of the St Nicholas Hospital Estate is seen as a vital step in integrating the community more closely with the historic All Saints Church.The Rev. Canon Andrew Shipton, speaking on behalf of All Saints Church, expressed great joy at the news. "This is a truly wonderful moment for our parish and for the residents of the St Nicholas Hospital Site," he stated. "We are absolutely delighted that we can now fully welcome our neighbours for all of life's significant milestones.”The church is already looking forward to a full event calendar for Autumn and the Christmas Season and they are really excited to welcome their new parishioners from the St Nicholas Hospital Estate, promising a new chapter of shared community, worship, and service.
The historic grounds of All Saints Church in Gosforth regularly transform into a bustling hub of local produce and vibrant community spirit with its popular Farmers' Market. Drawing residents and visitors alike, these markets offer a chance to connect with local farmers and artisans, while enjoying a lively atmosphere.More than just a place to buy groceries, the All Saints Gosforth Farmers' Market is a testament to community engagement. The church actively utilizes the market as a way to connect with the wider community, often featuring local vocal and instrumental groups to entertain visitors. The market has also been noted for its contribution to the church's broader mission, with a portion of proceeds and efforts often directed towards community initiatives and charitable causes.As the next market approaches, residents of Gosforth and surrounding areas are encouraged to mark their calendars and experience the joys that will be on offer!
Inspired by last year’s successful Angel Festival, the All Together team, which is tasked with encouraging worship with young people, invited members of the church, local uniformed groups, nearby schools, and community members to craft stars and other heavenly bodies from recycled materials.The result is a spectacle of creativity and community spirit. A diverse range of star designs and planets, each with its own story, now adorns the church nave.The stars were illuminated for the first time during the Advent carol service on December 1st, captivating all those who attended. Their Director of Music, John Lewis, arranged a special song complete with custom lighting for the event. You can view the special event on YouTube. More information at www.allsaints-gosforth.org.uk.As the church community gathers under the glow of these recycled stars, it serves as a reminder of the power of creativity, community, and the spirit of the season.
