Hi, my name is Shakeel Nurmahi, I’m 24 years old, and I am delighted to be joining the Oakham team as Assistant Curate in June 2021. I grew up in Southampton in a Christian home and attended a South-Asian Church with my family, which later evolved to be an international free church. At 18 years…
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A short video reflection by Michael Ellard for Christmas http://oakhamteam.uk/docs/timesofthought/Christmas_Celebration.mp4
by Richard Adams Richard Adams has kindly shared a seasonal video with us.
Christmas Masks There is a beautiful selection of masks in the parish office. Come and see and buy! Over 30 to choose from! The Christmas masks, made by the Sewing Group, are selling very well. £5 for 1 or £9 for 2. We are happy also to take specific commissions. The 2021 Rutland Calendars by Richard Adams . £6 each Very popular! Home…
Following the government announcement on 31st October 2020 public church services must now cease until the present lockdown is lifted. Churches may remain open our for private prayer and funerals (limited to 30 people). You are welcome to visit All Saints Oakham but please follow social distancing guidance and government regulations, and use the track and trace QR codes or paper version.…
http://oakhamteam.uk/docs/timesofthought/Be_still2.mp4
Richard Adams has once again been busy and has created this delightful video with stunning images of All Saints.
Simon Aley who has joined the Team as curate will be ordained Deacon by the Bishop of Brixworth, the Right Revd John Holbrook, at Peterborough Cathedral tomorrow at noon. The service will take place in private due to Covid restrictions. For those who would like to share in Simon’s ordination it is due to be livestreamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PeterboroughCathedral
http://oakhamteam.uk/docs/pewsheet/2020/202009/20200920/interview_curate.mp4 Revd Stephen Griffiths chats with Simon Aley about his ordination as Deacon and his hopes for the future as he joins the Oakham Team.
We are an ecumenical group of Christians who meditate weekly throughout the year on a Wednesday at 6/6.30pm. The group met formerly at the chapel of St John and St Anne but Covid restrictions prohibit this at present so Stephen Griffiths has kindly agreed that the group may hold their meetings in The Lady Chapel, All Saints Church from Wednesday, 2nd September…
We are very pleased to announce that All Saints Church is now open daily from 9am-4pm. Access is available via the South (blue) doors to the south aisle and Lady Chapel only. Please use the hand sanitiser provided and respect social distancing.
Acts of remembrance were held at All Saints Oakham and St Andrew Whissendine on Saturday 15th August to mark VJ Day. This year is the 75th anniversary marking both the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War. Wreaths were laid to remember and recognise all those who served and sacrificed in the Far East and ultimately brought an…
Stamford Street Pastors VACANCY FOR PAID PART-TIME CO-ORDINATOR If you think you would enjoy working with a team of volunteer Street and Prayer Pastors then this may be the perfect opportunity for you to help keep the streets of Stamford safe on a Saturday night. It is a very flexible job with a lot of variety. The majority of your work will…
The Prime Minister has outlined plans to make face coverings mandatory in Places of Worship from 8th August and has withdrawn guidance to permit indoor professional performances with immediate effect. We will study detailed government regulations and guidance once they are available and will update our guidance accordingly. In the meantime, we continue to strongly advise that face coverings should be worn by all…