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People

Please find below and introduction to our church leaders and staff members.

ASR: James Isaacs   James Isaacs - Rector
James became a Christian whilst a student and worked in sports management before training for ministry. He has previously worked for churches in London and Sussex. Married to Monica, originally from São Paulo, Brazil, they have 3 young children. James loves sports, travel, good food and helping people to learn more about Jesus.
     
ASR: Sam Toseland   Samantha Toseland - Children & Families Worker
Sam was born in Riseley and became a Christian in her early twenties. After theological training she worked for a church in North Staffordshire before returning to Riseley. Sam is married to Rob and they have a young son called Benjamin. They love being part of the All Saints family, telling people about Jesus, exploring the countryside, engineering and visits to the beach!
     
ASR: Lynda Simister   Lynda Simister - Reader & Safeguarding Officer
Lynda took early retirement from teaching to join the All Saints ministry team full time. Lynda is responsible for ministry to women and is also our Safeguarding Officer.
     
ASR: Phillip NIcholls   Phillip Nicholls - Reader Emeritus
Born and bred in Riseley, Phillip became a reader in 1983, he’s a retired engineering technician who worked at Bedford school. Married to Margaret, they are devoted grandparents.
     
ASR: Mark Eddon   Kathryn Staniforth - Church Warden 
Kathryn is married to Hugh and they have been blessed with two sons, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Although still busy in retirement, Kathryn enjoys spending time with family and friends and crafting.
     
ASR: Richard Carter   Martin Hargreaves - Church Warden
 
     
ASR: Brian Simister   Ravi & Jane - Treasurers
 
     

If you need to contact the church please visit the contact us page.
 

Hello
Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

New to Church?

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Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, we hope our website helps you to find out everything you want to know about our church.

Key information about the church...

Where & when does the church meet?

Our Church meets every Sunday at 11:00am for our Sunday Service. There is usually plenty of parking along Church Lane.

We meet at:
All Saints Church
Church Lane
Riseley
Bedfordshire
MK44 1ER


You can see a map on our contact us page. 

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm welcome. Our welcome team will answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go. Our services usually last about an hour. On the way in you will receive a service sheet which will help guide you through the service and includes everything you will need to know. Please let the welcome team know if you need a large print service sheet. Every Sunday we sing, pray and hear a talk explaining a passage from the Bible. Once a month we take communion during the service, this is usually on the fourth Sunday.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are served after the service where there is plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions.

What happens to the children at church?

The first Sunday of the month is usually an All Age Service, designed to be accessible to people of all ages. On other Sundays we have fantastic children's groups for:

Roots (pre-school age children). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/carer at all times.
Shoots (School year R-3)
Fruits (School years 4-9)

Children stay with their parents at the start of the service. Halfway through the service children are invited to go to their groups, which meet in different parts of the church building where they always have a lot of fun! Parents then collect their children at the end of the service. All leaders are DBS checked.

For more information about what happens in the children's work please visit the relevant age groups under church life or contact Sam Toseland our Children and Families Worker. 

Is there a dress code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Will I have to join in?

Not at all! You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you. 

Is there a toilet?

Yes!  We have a toilet with disabled access and baby changing facilities. Our welcome team will point you in the right direction.

I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them?

Please feel free to contact us.

If you want to know who works in the church office, check out our people page.