All Saints' Church

At All Saints’ Church, Raleigh Street, you will find worship which is traditional but relatively informal, with a warm welcome extended to all. There is a Eucharist each Sunday at 10.30 am, with St Peter’s choir taking part on special occasions. Coffee and tea are available after the service. There is also a service of Holy Communion in the church chapel at 10.00 am on Tuesday mornings. All Saints’ is known to be a place where anyone and everyone can feel they belong, within a church community where all are valued for who they are. A new folk-style music group is currently being developed.

All Saints’ Church is part of the national ‘Places of Welcome’ scheme, which offers opportunities for anyone from the local area to belong, connect and contribute. Every Tuesday morning from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm the church is open for tea, coffee etc and as a place where everyone is welcome to come to meet other people, to find out more about what is happening in the locality, or to be guided in the direction of more specialised advice or support. More details of the Places of Welcome network can be found at http://www.placesofwelcome.org.

The All Saints’ Drama Club presents short dramatic items during certain services, and is always looking for new members. From time to time film showings take place in the church as part of the ‘Saturday Matinee’ series. The parish branch of the Mothers’ Union has a programme of monthly events which take place at All Saints’.

All Saints’ congregation is diverse, and includes people from a range of countries and racial backgrounds. At a typical Sunday there may be babies, children and students as well as adults of all ages. In past years links with Caribbean communities have developed, which still continue. All Saints’ church is frequently requested as a venue for baptisms, weddings and funerals. Various social events generally take place through the year, including musical evenings, the parish bonfire and firework night in November, and a Christmas party. In 2017 a Summer Holiday Club took place.

A Chinese church (The New Enlightening Word Church) meets for worship in All Saints church on Sunday afternoons and Friday evenings.

The churchyard is currently a community garden, including a ‘Peace Garden’ which is an oasis of quiet and calm in the urban jungle.

On the first Thursday of each month, a local ‘Women of Faith’ group meets to share a meal and enjoy fellowship.

The University of Nottingham Bell Ringers meet at All Saints’ Church and ring for Sunday services and other events.