We worship together for the first time as a new parish (there will be no other services in the parish that day).

The service will be followed by a Special Parochial Church Meeting at 12pm, when we elect our new Churchwardens and PCC - do be there to have your say.

We join together in the hall at St Katharine’s at 12.30pm for a bring and share lunch.

The Revd Simon Newham, vicar of Brockenhurst and acting Archdeacon of Bournemouth, will be leading us in a day of worship and seeking vision for the new parish.

There will be teaching, discussion and discernment around how we can be the church we need to be to build for God’s kingdom here in Southbourne.

We will be considering this around the planes of ‘In’ ‘Up’ and ‘Out’, thinking of relationships amongst ourselves, with God and his world. We will hopefully emerge with a well-rounded or triangular vision of who we’re called to be as a church. The outcomes of this day will significantly shape what we say ‘yes’ to over the next few years.

Bring a packed lunch, drinks will be provided.

Informal activities and crafts for all young people (and their parents if they wish) in the upper hall.
Our Holy Communion service takes place at the same time in the main church building.

This much-anticipated play gets its debut, thanks to the combined efforts of a number of people across the parish. Written by a parishioner, this short play includes actors and singers from across the parish. Free event and refreshments.

Catherine Clarke is a writer and academic, and will be reading from her latest book 'A History of England in 25 Poems'. The book has been a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and a Times Book of the Week, and more, so prepare to be enthralled on this illuminating journey through England's history.

With musical interludes with Rebecca Newton and Ellen Davis, it's bound to be a captivating evening in the beautiful All Saints' Church.

Refreshments will be available in the interval.

Tickets £10.00 per person - available in church or online via TicketSource: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/all-saints-church-southbourne/t-vxvyovl or scan QR code (see attachment below).

All funds raised from this event will support the life and work of All Saints’ Church in our community, so do come along in a good cause!

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Come along to Scones of Praise - like Songs of Praise on the BBC, but with the added bonus of a range of homemade scones with jam and cream, served with and tea and coffee. Do join us and bring a friend, for a great opportunity for fellowship, friendship, and exercising our vocal cords.