Sorry, this post will only be of immediate interest to PCC members. Documents for the monthly meeting can be found at by clicking on this link. You will be asked for the password which is available from the secretary.
If you are not a PCC member but run a group in the church, have you considered sharing documents and files via the web site? Contact the Church Office to find out how it can be set up for you. As well as the PCC, the music ministry team share scores and rotas.
One of our former curates, Jon Hobbs, has his own web site which is home to some of his thoughts and includes resources he has found useful. It's addresss is www.hobbs99.freeserve.co.uk/Jon.html.
Tuesday. Stephanie Sayers, Jonathan Robinson
Thursday James Clarke, PJ Guy, Ken Markham, Peter Diack
Friday Stuart Dean
Saturday Paul Huxley
All Saints' is an Anglican Church with a strong evangelical tradition serving the parish of Lindfield in the Diocese of Chichester in West Sussex
Although we are a local church, we are committed to supporting God's work further afield. We have a number of Partners in Mission who are involved in mission work in this country and across the world.
We try to be a welcoming Christian community, embodying as well as proclaiming the gospel of God.
Our belief as a church is grounded in the teaching of the Bible, the inspired Word of God.
We joyfully acknowledge Jesus as our Saviour and try to follow him day-to-day as our Lord.
We believe that he continues his work in our world today through the power of the Holy Spirit - drawing people to himself, changing lives, bringing wholeness and equipping people of all ages to serve him and help extend His kingdom.
We are not a perfect church, but we are trying, by God's grace, to grow in faith, hope and love each day. Our aim, therefore, is to be a disciple-making church, building up and growing mature followers who will be his witnesses in the world.
Because All Saints' is a big church it is easy to feel a bit overwhelmed. Why not contact the Church Office to find our more about our welcome suppers - where we explaining the values of the congregation. Click on Contact Information in the list to the left.
On the first Wednesday of each month the whole church mmets for First Priority Prayer. This is a chance to pray corporately for our world, our people and our church.
There is also regular early morning prayer every Monday from 7-7.30am and on Fridays from 7-7.45am. This is in the Crypt of the Tiger.
We are keen to encourage our young people to put their trust in Christ. And, for them to build their lives on Him and His teaching. Building friendships and relationships within the context of events and activities, worship and teaching, is the basis from which to encourage young people to love Jesus and to grow in Him.
We have two groups for young people.
Pathfinders, for 11-13 year olds which meets in the Tiger on Thursday evenings at 7pm and ALSO on Sundays during the 9.30am service
Encrypt, for 14-18 year olds.
Encrypt, for 14-18 year olds, meets for Bible study on Wednesdays or Thursdays. These meeting are called PoDs (Places of Discipleship). Encrypt also meets in the Tiger for social activities on Friday nights from 8-10pm.
Steph Sayers is our youth coordinator and can be contacted via the church office.
Children of all ages are very welcome at the church. They are valued members of our community. There are groups for children aged from nought to 11 years old at the 9.30am service. These groups are linked to school year groups.
Creche, for 0-2.5, meets in the Stable Block behind the Tiger
Scramblers, for 2.5-3.5, meets in the Schoolroom inside the Tiger
Springers, for reception ages, meets in the Crypt of the Tiger
Climbers, for Years 1-2, meets in the lounge of the Tiger
Explorers, for Years 3-6, meets in the Hall of the Tiger
Jo Ransley is our Children's Project Worker and can be contacted via the church office
Homegroups are at the heart of the church fellowship. We encourage every adult member to belong to one.
In a large church it can be difficult to get to know people and find out where you fit in. So, we have many homegroups across the local area for friendship, bible study and prayer.
They meet fortnightly during term time.
If you would like to join a home group please contact the church office.
The church has a long tradition of support for mission at home and abroad. We are privileged to share in the fellowship of the worldwide church. We currently support the following mission partners.
Ian and Anne-Marie Prescott
With OMF International in Singapore
Hans-Ueli and Wendy Gerster
With OMF in Sapporo, Japan
Simon and Becky Lunt
With Operation Mobilisation's Turning Point. Working with Muslims in London
Robin and Chris Meredith-Jones
With New Directions Theatre Company in the UK
John and Priya Buzzard
At the Isubilo Aids Orphans project in Ndola, Zambia.
John and Sally Phillips
with Bethany Ministries at Hebron Retreat Centre, Hong Kong
Tom Seymour
with Joint Christian Services in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Bronek and Mandy Pomorski
With Opera Brava touring company, based in Haywards Heath.
Phil Candy
with Medair, in Northern Africa
We also support a variety of short term mission links that involve groups of church members. In addition, the church has strong and growing links with:
the Diocese of South Rwenzori in south-west Uganda. These links help the training of the clergy and the missionary hospital in Kagando.
The Isubilo Project in Ndola, Zambia - helping to improve the living standards of vulnerable people including orphans and those living with Aids.
The Light for Life Ministry in Sofia, Bulgaria - providing specialised rehabilitation, therapy and practical support for adults with disabilities.
Mission Development Group
Mission support in the church is directed by the PCC operating through its Mission Development Group. its work is organised in a series of working groups that each take responsibility for a particular area of mission support. The MDG is chaired by Prof. Andrew Nunn and does the following:
