🌿 Celebrations and Special Moments
at All Souls
At All Souls, we believe that celebration is a holy act
— a way of giving thanks, building fellowship, and honouring the journey we share in Christ.
Below is a guide to our key communal celebrations and liturgical moments,
each one an opportunity to grow together as the family of God.
🕊️ 1. Shared Celebrations
Fellowship and Joy in Our Church Family
Throughout the year, we come together as a community to enjoy time with one another in love, laughter, and hospitality. These events help strengthen the bonds between generations and reflect the joyful heart of our parish.
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Lunch for Older Members of All Souls
A warm, seated lunch to honour and connect with our older parishioners.
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Bingo Night
A relaxed evening of fun, food, and light-hearted competition.
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Summer Fair
A joyful, family-friendly celebration open to the wider community.
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Parish BBQ
Sharing food, stories, and fellowship outdoors as one parish family.
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Harvest Concert
A vibrant celebration of Thanksgiving through music, praise, and reflection.
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Dinner & Dance
A special evening to gather as a parish for a shared meal, joyful movement, and celebration of life together.
✝️ 2. Liturgical Celebrations
Marking Sacred Time Together
In addition to the major festivals of Lent, Easter and Christmas, we observe several important moments in the Church’s liturgical life — some rooted in tradition, others unique to the life of All Souls.
Renewal of Vows and Leadership:
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Anniversary of the Vicar’s Licensing (2 February)
A time for the Vicar to renew his promises before God and the All Souls family, and to recommit to shared service and faithfulness.
Celebrating Relationships and Family:
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Mothering Sunday (4th Sunday in Lent)
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Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
These days are marked with gratitude, prayer, and blessings for the caregivers in our lives.
Identity and Heritage:
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Feast of Dedication (nearest Sunday to 26 April)
Honouring the consecration of our church building as a place of worship and community.
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Africa Day (nearest Sunday to 25 May)
Celebrating the rich cultural heritage, witness, and contribution of African members of our congregation.
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Windrush Day (nearest Sunday to 22 June)
Giving thanks for the legacy of the Windrush generation and praying for justice, healing, and remembrance.
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Harvest Festival (early Autumn)
A joyful service of Thanksgiving for God's provision and a time to share generously with those in need.
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Remembrance Sunday (nearest Sunday to 11 November)
Marking a moment of silence, memory, and prayer — honouring those who gave their lives in war and committing ourselves to peace.
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Black History Month (Final Sunday in October – Parish Celebration)
A service of celebration and reflection on the global Black Christian heritage and our ongoing call to justice and unity.
🛐 3. Annual Parish Pilgrimage
(September – One-Day Parish Pilgrimage)
Each year in September, we journey together to a place of Christian significance — a chance to reflect, worship, and deepen our shared discipleship in new surroundings.