Sunday 4th January 2026

Happy New Year!

Services in our churches

• Holy Communion at All Saints, 10am. Mary Staunton will be speaking.
• Morning Praise at St John’s, 10am. Peter Walley will be speaking.

If you would like to watch a livestream of the service on Sunday, or watch previous Sunday services, click here

Collect:
Creator of the heavens,
Who led the Magi by a star
To worship the Christ-child:
Guide and sustain us,
That we may find our journey’s end
In Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

All Saints Stitchers – Would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. The total amount raised this year is £3300 – which will be divided equally between Brain Tumour Research and The Children’s Brain Tumour Research Fund. We would also like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year.

Our Love Prayers and Sympathy – to the family of Beryl Johnson. The funeral will be on Thursday 8^th January 12noon at All Saints Church, followed by committal at Trent Vale Crematorium.

New Year Course – Peter will be hosting the Bible Society’s Bible Course in the Vicarage starting on Tuesday 13^th January from 7.30pm. The course aims to deepen understanding of the Bible and it is suitable if you’re new to the Bible, just curious about it or you’ve been reading it for years. This is an 8 session, small group resource and it includes video teaching, discussions, a reading plan, a handbook (£10) and extra content. Please do get in touch with Peter, peterwalley@btinternet.com or phone him on 07725740407 if you are interested. There is also a signup sheet at the back of the churches.

Our Love Prayers and Sympathy – to Pat following the death of her husband, David Rogers last month. The funeral will be on Wednesday 14^th January at 2pm at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel.

Our Love Prayers and Sympathy – to the family of Mary Taylor. The funeral will be on Thursday 15^th January at 12noon at All Saints Church followed by committal at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel. 

Tea With Trev’s Trio – Sunday 11^th January 2pm at St John’s Hall. An afternoon of live swing-based music from around the world. Tickets £8, contact Joy 01332 515293 or Richard 01332 493939. Please call to reserve a seat.

Cheese & Wine Beetle Drive – Saturday 24^th January 2026 at All Saints Centre, 6.30pm. Come along for cheese, wine and friendly competition. Tickets £5 speak to Janice or Rebekah for more information.

Our Love Prayers and Sympathy – to Celia Cullen following the death of her mother Mary Lofthouse. The funeral will be on Tuesday 27^th January at 1.30pm at Markeaton Crematorium, main chapel.

Midweek Matinee – Wednesday 28^th January at 2pm All Saints Centre. This month’s film is ‘Calendar Girls’. Tickets £5 adults and £2 children (drink and popcorn included).