The Parish Church of All Saints' Stand, Whitefield

Activities

Our Mission Statement

To teach people to discover the generosity of God in their lives and to respond to it.

The church is magnificent and magnificent things happen in it.

All Saints' should seek to become the church where Stand and Whitefield people are at home and where they will be welcomed.

We should seek to encourage and develop the human resources of the congregation.

The Institution and Induction

The Institution and Induction of our rector took place on Wednesday 6th July 2005 and was conducted by the Bishop of Bolton.

The Mayor of Bury and over 450 friends and parishioners witnessed the occasion with music provided by the choir and brass compliment under the direction of the Director of Music, Gordon Stewart.

The event was concluded with a champagne reception and refreshments in the church hall.

Associations and clubs within our church life

All Saints' P.E. School

Rufford Drive, Whitefield, Manchester.

Guide Association

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides

The Rainbows, Brownies and Guides meet on a regular basis, very active and popular and is constantly over subscribed.

Scout Movement

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts

The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are currently in suspension.

Mothers' Union

The Mothers' Union meets each month at 7-30pm in the Parish Hall

Monday Fellowship

The Monday Fellowship meets on the first Monday of each month at 8-00pm in the Parish Hall

Bell Ringers

The bell ringers meet to practice most Monday evenings from 7-30pm till 9-00pm. A band of 8 and sometimes 10 ringers can ring the Plain methods comfortably and rang a quarter peal recently.

The ringers helped out at our nearest local tower, St Mary, Prestwich, and rang for the introduction service of their new rector, Rev Brian Hackett, who had moved from our other local tower, St Mary, Radcliffe.

The ring of bells at Stand are in constant demand by visiting bands for ringing tours and peal attempts. The College Youths rang a peal of Bristol Surprise Major on the 17th July 2005 for the Induction of Reverend Alison Hardy as Rector and as a complement to Mr & Mrs Barnet, the church warden and former tower captain, on the occasion of their Silver Wedding Anniversary.

Music & Arts

The Music and Arts Society is set up to expand and promote the musical heritage within the church to a wider public. Please see more detailed information at our own page.

Friends of Stand

These are members of our congregation and friends who help to look after the everyday matters associated with the running of this magnificent church and busy church hall. The church is open most days for Prayer and viewing

Little 'uns

This is a toddler and parents group that meet each week for an afternoon chat an play. Please contact the Rector for information on joining this very successful group.

The PCC

The next meeting 27th September 2005

Stewart Barnet, website editor

Last revised 19th August 2005