The PCC has proposed a review of the seating inside the church in order to increase capacity, flexibility and comfort so that the building can accommodate all the school pupils and parents for weekly services and to allow the building to used more as a community asset. We have now received permission to proceed with the reordering of the pews and are currently planning this process with the assistance of our Architect and according to the conditions laid out by the Diocese.Select DOWNLOAD (above right) for a resizeable image .
The church building, which is Grade 1 listed, is in urgent need of repair in several areas.The greatest priority at the moment is repair of the parapet and castellations along the roof of the church. One piece of stone coping has already fallen off on the north side onto the lower lead roof, and there are several other places with loose masonry which need repair.The cost for repair is £61,175-70 after obtaining three quotations. The church has minimal reserves after paying for ongoing running costs and paying our Parish share. We have managed to raise £61,000 through Donations from local residents and Grants from;--Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust-Benefact Trust-Frances Coales Foundation-St Johns College, Oxford-National Churches Trust-Wolfson Foundation-Headley Trust-Garfield Weston Foundation-St Albans DioceseHowever, we have recently had our 5 yearly report on the state of the Church building which has highlighted new areas of concern in the internal wooden ceiling and corners of the church stonework. Several fundraising events have occurred this year and are given below. Any assistance with events, donations or legacies would be much appreciated. Please contact the Churchwarden, William Hollington on william.hollington@me.com or 01767 261910 if are able to make a contribution.PCC events for 2025- Plant Sale at the Old Rectory 17th-18th May weekend and Duck Race on Sunday 18th May 3pm.- Outdoor production of Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ on Saturday 30th August and Classic Car Meeting with Afternoon Tea on a Sunday 2-5pm on Sunday 31st August, both at The Old Rectory.If you want any further information please contact Jo Hollington on joannahollington@btinternet.com or 01767 261910Friends of Sutton Church events- Quiz night 22nd March at 7.30pm in Village Hall- Others to be confirmed
The PCC of All Saints Church, Sutton asks you to consider making a donation to help us keep this church open.
