The Annual Meeting of Parishioners for the election of church wardens will take place on Sunday 20th March 2022 at 11.30am. This meeting will be followed immediately by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), in which only members on the Electoral Roll may take part, for the election of Parochial Church Council (PCC) members and reporting on the church activities and finances in 2021.
The meeting will be held in the church hall immediately after the Sunday morning service. We will also make it available on Zoom, for the meeting Zoom link, please email office@allsaintsoxhey.org.uk.
World Day of Prayer Service St Joseph’s Catholic Church Friday 4th March 2022 at 7:30pm
The World Day of Prayer worship service has a special annual theme which is developed by women of a different country each year. A national committee then prepares an order of service on that theme. This year the service has been developed by the women of churches in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the theme is “I know the plans I have for you”.
This is a joint service with all the churches of South Oxhey and Carpenders Park and this year it will be hosted by St Joseph’s Catholic Church on Oxhey Drive.
Notice is hereby given that the Church Electoral Roll of the above parish will be revised by the Parochial Church Council, beginning on the 19th day of February 2022, and ending on the 5th day of March 2022.
After the revision, a copy of the Roll will be published by the Parochial Church Council for at least 14 days and a copy of the Roll will be available for inspection on a reasonable request being made to the Council.
Under the Church Representation Rules any lay persons are entitled to have their names entered on the roll if the person is—
(a) is baptised,
(b) is aged 16 or over, and
(c) has made one of the following three declarations and duly applied for enrolment.
The first declaration is that the person is a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with it and is resident in the parish.
The second declaration is that the person is a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with it, is not resident in the parish, but has habitually attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months.
The third declaration is that the person is a member in good standing of a Church which is not in communion with the Church of England but subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and is also a member of the Church of England and has habitually attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months.
Application Forms for enrolment can be obtained from the Church Electoral Roll Officer. In order for a person to be entitled to attend the annual parochial church meeting and to take part in its proceedings, an Application Form for enrolment must be returned by the date shown above for the ending of the revision of the Church Electoral Roll by the Parochial Church Council. Any error discovered in the Roll should at once be reported to the Church Electoral Roll Officer.
If you are not already on the electoral roll and wish to be added, please email office@allsaintsoxhey.org.uk and we can provide you with a form.
We will be holding all services in church following COVID guidance with selected services also live streamed on Facebook Live. We request that you wear a face covering at all times while visiting the church unless you are exempt.
Service of Lessons and Carols by Candle Light
Sunday 19th December at 4pm
Start Christmas week with traditional Bible readings interspersed with your favourite carols.
This service is followed with mince pies, tea and coffee.
Christingle Service
Christmas Eve (Friday 24th December) at 4 pm
This beautiful service is especially for the little ones – it is their opportunity to learn about the real meaning of Christmas. They will sing traditional carols to the light of their candles and take home a Christingle.
This service is particularly suitable for families and young children.
We especially welcome children but all ages can really enjoy this lovely moment before Christmas. Come along and bring a neighbour!
Candle Lit Carols by the Crib
Christmas Eve (Friday 24th December) at 11:30pm
In place of our usual Midnight Mass, this year we will have a service of Bible readings and traditional carols as we gather around the manger and welcome the new born Jesus.
(Please note this will not be a Holy Communion service).
Christmas Day All Age Communion
Christmas Day (Saturday 25th December) at 10.30am
Come and welcome the birth of Jesus at our Christmas morning family service with traditional carols.
This service will be led by Bishop Michael of Hertford.
We will also be live streaming this service on Facebook Live
Sunday 26th December – No services
We will not have a service in church on Sunday 26th December. You are invited to join St Matthew’s Church in Oxhey who will be holding a Holy Communion service at 10am: www.stmatthewsoxhey.org.uk
Holy Communion for Epiphany
Sunday 2nd January at 10.30am
Epiphany is the time when we mark the arrival of the three wise men to worship the new born Christ.
This service will be led by Bishop Alan of St Albans.
We will also be live streaming this service on Facebook Live
To find out about our recent special services, check out our services archive.
We have an open meeting in the church on Wednesday 1st December 2021 at 7:30pm. This meeting will be hosted by Archdeacon Jane Mainwaring and Peter Waddell our Rural Dean. This meeting is an opportunity to find out about how All Saints’ will run during the vacancy period and to start the process for finding a new vicar. Everyone is welcome and we would love to see you there.
If you need any support or want to speak to a priest for any reason during this time, please contact us and we will put you in touch with a minister from one of our neighbouring parishes. You can contact us by phone on 07470 929670 or email office@allsaintsoxhey.org.uk.
After 18 years, today we said a fond farewell to Pam Wise as she retired as the vicar of All Saints’ church. We are all really sad to see Pam leave but wish her all the best for her well deserved retirement. She has had a remarkable time at All Saints’, spending many years as chair of trustees at ASCEND and establishing South Oxhey Community Choir. Pam was even honoured with an OBE for her dedicated work in our community.
We were joined by lots of friends today, including three of the four curates Pam has trained while she was here.
Thank you Pam for everything and we look forward to seeing lots of great photos around your new home by the sea.
Here are a few photos from today, and you can watch the full service on Facebook.
Pam with our Wardens, Jose and Frances
Pam with our previous curates, Ricky, Liz and Alison
After 3 years with us, Liz Guest has completed her training and curate posting with us and it is time for her to move on to her new post as associate priest at St Peter’s Church, St Albans.
We will be saying farewell to Liz on Sunday 19th September. Please join us for Liz’s last service which will be followed by a small celebration of tea, coffee and cakes. It would be lovely to see many of you there to thank Liz for all she has done during her time at All Saints and wish her well as she moves on to the next stage of her ministry.
The church has now been opened up so it looks much more like normal and we are no longer limiting congregation numbers. We are continuing to have COVID precautions in place. We are asking everyone to keep wearing face masks if they are able to and to use the hand sanitiser provided when arriving and as required while in the building. We will ensure there are chairs spaced apart for those who wish to maintain social distancing. And we will continue to live stream our Sunday services on Facebook Live if you are unable to join us in church.
The Annual Meeting of Parishioners for the election of church wardens will take place on Zoom on Sunday 23rd May 2021 at 11.30am. This meeting will be followed immediately by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), in which only members on the Electoral Roll may take part, for the election of Parochial Church Council (PCC) members and reporting on the church activities and finances in 2020.
Notice is hereby given that the Church Electoral Roll of the above parish will be revised by the Parochial Church Council, beginning on the 24th day of April 2021, and ending on the 9th day of May 2021.
After the revision, a copy of the Roll will be published by the Parochial Church Council for at least 14 days and a copy of the Roll will be available for inspection on a reasonable request being made to the Council.
Under the Church Representation Rules any lay persons are entitled to have their names entered on the roll if the person is—
(a) is baptised,
(b) is aged 16 or over, and
(c) has made one of the following three declarations and duly applied for enrolment.
The first declaration is that the person is a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with it and is resident in the parish.
The second declaration is that the person is a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with it, is not resident in the parish, but has habitually attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months.
The third declaration is that the person is a member in good standing of a Church which is not in communion with the Church of England but subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and is also a member of the Church of England and has habitually attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months.
Application Forms for enrolment can be obtained from the Church Electoral Roll Officer. In order for a person to be entitled to attend the annual parochial church meeting and to take part in its proceedings, an Application Form for enrolment must be returned by the date shown above for the ending of the revision of the Church Electoral Roll by the Parochial Church Council. Any error discovered in the Roll should at once be reported to the Church Electoral Roll Officer.
If you are not already on the electoral roll and wish to be added, please email office@allsaintsoxhey.org.uk and we can provide you with a form.
All Saints' Church 
