‘For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them’ Mt 18:20
Newcomers often comment on the strong sense of community they experience at All Hallows.  Here are some examples of recent reactions:
‘I wish I’d known this existed before!’
‘I thought you had to go out of London to find community, [...]

No, this isn’t about children learning to read ‘Janet runs, Janet runs fast’. It is about becoming what is now called a ‘Licensed Lay Minister’ in the Church of England. The name Reader was given in the 19C because in those days they were the only people other than clergy who were allowed to read [...]

 
It now seems almost certain that All Hallows will end this Financial Year with a deficit of around £14 thousand. As I explained in February’s Newsletter, this is due to a combination of factors which we could not have foreseen:

 Reduced car parking revenue (no summer concerts)

The recession (several generous givers had to withdraw or reduce)

Higher [...]

Over the past few months it has become increasingly apparent that All Hallows will end this financial year with a substantial deficit – well into five figures. The main reasons for this are threefold:
 

Loss of Planned Giving income, largely due to the effects of the economic downturn on several of our most generous givers
Reduced Car [...]

Did any among you spot our (not!) deliberate mistake from the last Newsletter?  Yes, we got the date wrong for the Requiem Mass we are celebrating in November.  The actual date is Sunday 8th November and the service begins at 6.30pm.  We all know mistakes happen, and here at All Hallows we are very busy, [...]

Hello! Shlama! I am Gareth Hughes, and I’m pleased to come to Twickenham as assistant priest with Mother Nicola at All Hallows’. I originate from Exeter, in the land of pasties and clotted cream. I love flying kites, cycling, Syriac and Everton FC.
I was ordained in Durham Cathedral twelve years ago, and have served as [...]

 People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them.  But when Jesus saw this he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of [...]

…. a little laugh, ‘I suppose everybody asks you that!’  And being an enthusiastic tea drinker I’d usually say, ‘oh yes, please’.  And then, in days gone by, attempt a murmured explanation, ‘but I’m not actually a vicar yet’.  My host or hostess would glance at my collar, perplexed. 
The explanation being of course that not [...]

 
Mother Hannah writes:  It seems such a short time since I was writing about how welcome the people of the Parish had made me feel and now it is time to say goodbye.  I have been at All Hallows for three years and each of those years has given lots of opportunity for trying new [...]

Mother Nicola writes:  This Lent I’ve been presented with a ministerial dilemma - one that many Vicars would consider me fortunate to have, but a dilemma nonetheless: as I write there are still three weeks to go before Easter and over the next couple of weeks I shall be officiating at two weddings and a [...]