It is is a beautiful, ancient and ageless church, enhanced by medieval wall paintings of National interest and is a focus for the whole village and visitors beyond. The Church Warden and other contact details are published in the following as are events and activities: the village newsletter; the Benefice newsletter – ‘pews news’; the benefice website (Astwick Vale -https://www.astwickvalebenefice
.org ) and in the church porch. The PCC strives to open the church as much as possible for a wide range of individuals, groups and purposes. The Church is a thriving amenity and will remain available to the general public. The PCC goes out if its way to welcome all in service to the community. The community values its Church highly as a Village icon and contributes greatly to village identity. Church services and the Church as a community hub:
There are on average 3 regular services held a month and an average attendance over a year of 25 people per service. All Saints Church has strong ties with All Saints C of E Primary School, which is located nearby. The Church of England Voluntary Controlled School uses the Church as and when they need it for activities and service, where the children and parents are encouraged to be involved. Regular visitors to the church include historic and educational groups to study the historic wall painting and other features in the church. The Church is regularly used for services, benefice services, family services, candle prayers, harvest festival, pizza praise (for children), christenings, weddings and funerals. Regular open coffee and cake mornings on a Saturday. World Day of Prayer. Lent Group meetings. Bible Study Group meetings. Ride and stride. At the War Memorial is in the churchyard - Memorial Services. Bell Ringing before services and practice evenings. Flower Arranging. Teenage Children ‘ Duke of Edinburgh Award ‘ -various projects. An annual church fete organised by and supported by the whole community. The church is available to the public at all times, through contacting key holders (this is widely advertised). Key holders contact details are available in the church porch for casual visitors. Church Warden: Angie Robbins
01869 811445
