ALL SAINTS CHURCH - KIRK HALLAM

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1 ALL SAINTS CHURCH - KIRK HALLAM Parish Profile March 2014

2 Kirk Hallam - Local Information Kirk Hallam is a self contained part of Ilkeston with its own strong identity. We are part of the Derby Diocese and the Erewash Deanery with a population of 6,800. Kirk Hallam was a small village until the 1950s when housing development took place to provide for those who worked at Stanton ironworks (now closed). Private housing was further developed on the other side of Ladywood road which divides Kirk Hallam into two parts. There is no industry in Kirk Hallam itself. There is a small shopping area consisting of a newsagent with Post Office, a supermarket, pizza house, hairdressers, dental practice and a pharmacy. There is also a doctors surgery. In addition there is a Christian cafe (not run by All Saints Church), three public houses and a community hall which is attached to a Sure Start centre. There are two primary schools, Dallimore and Ladywood Road. There are also two senior schools, Kirk Hallam Community College of Technology and St John Houghton Catholic School. We also have three nursing homes, Hillcrest, Oliver House and Ladywood. Kirk Hallam is one mile from Ilkeston, seven miles from Nottingham and eight miles from Derby. We are very close to the beautiful countryside of both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire with convenient access to the M1 motorway. The Church Kirk Hallam All Saints Church is a beautiful Grade 1 listed building with a seating capacity of 100. Our services are broadly catholic, valuing the sacrament and the wearing of vestments and with a wide spectrum of worshippers. 2

3 Sunday Worship Week 1 9:30am: Common Worship 1 (tea /coffee after worship) 6:00pm: Evening Prayer (BCP-said) 2 Week 2 9:30am: Common Worship(IONA) (tea/coffee after worship) 6:00pm: Evening Prayer (BCP-said) Week 3 9:30am: Common Worship (tea/coffee after worship) 4:00pm: Pitstop (informal worship) 3 6:00pm: (BCP) Week 4 9:30am: Common Worship (Healing) 4 (Tea/coffee after worship) 6:00pm: Evening Prayer (BCP-said) (Healing) Week 5 9:30am: Common Worship (IONA) (tea/coffee after worship) 6:00pm: Evening Prayer (BCP-said) (IONA) 1. Vestments are worn at this service and there is also a strong robed choir. These services utilise symbolic ritual (e.g. The Gospel is processed) but in a relaxed manner and they usually follow the lectionary (including the Psalm). The usual attendance is approximately 40 with ages largely towards the older end of the spectrum. 2. This has been a said service for the past few years (without choir) and has grown significantly - usual attendance is Pitstop is a short informal time of worship. 4. Annointing and laying on of hands is offered to anyone wishing for healing prayer. 3

4 Choir We have a thriving choir, a choirmaster, an assistant choirmaster and an organist, who enrich our worship. The choir practises on Friday evenings. Thursday Worship 2nd Thursday: 6:30pm at Oliver House Care Home. 4th Thursday: 6:30pm at Hillcrest Care Home Worship at Ladywood Care Home has been suspended due to change of management. These are informal times of worship focused around singing favourite hymns with Bible readings and prayers. Baptisms The current policy is for the family to be visited in preparation for the baptism, these services usually take place on a Sunday at 11:30am or otherwise by arrangement. Pitstop Pitstop was originally developed by our former Associate Priest, now Deanery Missioner, to encourage all age groups, but particularly young families. Refreshments are served from 3:30pm followed by a short time of worship using video clips, liturgy, songs on screen and activities. 4

5 Prayer There is a small group who gather at 9:30am on Saturday mornings in Friendship House (the portakabin next to the Vicarage) for about half an hour of corporate prayer. We have recently held half days of prayer on a Tuesday, usually in Church, every quarter, taking each season as the focus for that time of prayer. Each month from March to October we post letters to approximately 80 homes, on a street by street basis, offering prayer support on the following Sunday. A small team collect the prayer requests and enjoy the friendly doorstep chat. We usually receive at least 10% request for prayer support on a wide variety of concerns and celebrations. We also pray, on a rotating basis for three streets in our Parish every week - notified through our weekly notice sheet and Facebook. Study Groups We have a group of approximately eight people who meet once a fortnight for Bible study and fellowship. Every Thursday between 12:00 and 2:00 a group of seven to eight people meet for a soup lunch followed by Bible study. Mothers Union We have a strong and growing branch of Mothers Union numbering 16 members who meet on the first Wednesday afternoon of every month. Alongside enjoying regular speakers, they are excellent fundraisers for a variety of charities. They also support our Baptism families with a card on the Baptism and on the first anniversary. 5

6 Friendship House Club This is an open meeting, (3rd Tuesday of the month) in Friendship House, to offer mainly to those who live alone the opportunity to meet outside of their homes to chat and simply enjoy fellowship. This has grown to include a meal at The Cat & Fiddle public house on the first Monday of the month. This usually has an attendance of 8 to 10 people. Friends of Kirk Hallam Church An enthusiastic group of people help to maintain the churchyard to a very high standard. Also they raise money for mowers and equipment. Open Church All Saints has a large open churchyard which receives many visitors throughout the week. To support such visitors and others seeking a quiet moment the church building is open every Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning. Uniformed Organisations There are very active Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Brownies who meet regularly in the Community Hall. These groups are Church sponsored. Social activities We enjoy a variety of social activities throughout the year to promote outreach, fellowship and also to raise money for the Church. 6

7 The Church Buildings The Church itself is a Grade 1 listed building and in general is in a good state of repair. Part of the Church roof was replaced in 2011 and the Church driveway resurfaced in Our next project is the restoration of the organ. The Vicarage The Vicarage was built in 1970 and is adjacent to the church. It is set in a large enclosed garden. The house is in a good state of repair and comprises a large lounge with patio doors leading to the mature private garden with a large lawn, dining room, large kitchen with pantry and utility room. A study and cloakroom can be separated from the house with a locked door. The house has four bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate toilet. At the front of the house there is a single garage and large driveway with ample parking space. Community Hall The house has the benefit of gas central heating and is double glazed throughout. There is an alarm system installed. This is situated in the centre of Kirk Hallam. Over the years it became a financial problem to keep it in a good state of repair. In 1998 the hall was signed over on an Albermarle scheme to the Kirk Hallam Community Hall Association for an annual rent of 500. This amount is paid into Church funds. It is then divided between the four uniformed organisations to assist with the rent. The Church still has use of the Community Hall as required for community functions. It was agreed with the Community Hall committee that we could have access to the hall for 10 sessions each year. (usually Saturday afternoons and evenings) at no cost. The hall is also kept available for our use every Sunday morning. (as required). Friendship House Friendship House is a portakabin adjacent to the vicarage. It is used regularly on Sunday mornings and throughout the week for small gatherings. It has a WC suitable for disabled people. 7

8 Parish Finance This years Parish Share is 22,134. It has been paid up to the interregnum. Parish Strengths All Saints Church is the only formal place of worship in Kirk Hallam. We have a stable and committed congregation with an electoral roll of 77, nine of which live outside the Parish. We are welcoming, friendly and supportive. We reach out to the Community through Prayer Support, regular visits to schools and nursing homes. Bible study and lay visiting groups have flourished in the last few years. We have a dedicated team of volunteers who clean and maintain the church and churchyard and who also decorate the church with flowers. We have a calendar of social events throughout the year where we enjoy fellowship and fundraising. Our New Vicar Our new vicar, male or female, should be: Able to demonstrate effective leadership and be a team player. Friendly and approachable with a sense of humour. Able to communicate with all age groups. A visible presence in the Parish. Able to encourage and enable church members to discover and use their gifts skills and talents in the service of God. Available to lead regular worship at each of our care homes. Able to develop the links we have with all schools in our parish. Able to work with other local Churches / Church groups and other organisations. Parish Weaknesses Christian giving is in decline, although this is probably in line with the current economic climate. We need to continue to build on our relationships with young people and families. Parking at the church is very limited. 8

9 Archdeacons Comments The diocese of Derby encourages all of its parishes to look outside themselves to find opportunities to work collaboratively with other partners, whether other parishes, ecumenical partners, or community organisations. We call this initiative Parish Plus. The new Priest-in-Charge at Kirk Hallam will be asked to work closely with the neighbouring parish of St John, Ilkeston, which has no minister, to help determine the future of St John s as a centre for mission and ministry. This may involve being licensed as an associate minister at St John s, providing leadership there and working with others to support the PCC and congregation. Map St. John Houghton Secondary School Kirk Hallam Community Technology and Sports College St. Johns Church All Saints Church Ladywood Primary School Dallimore Primary School 9

10 Main Contacts The PCC has elected the following people as their representatives: Mrs Janet Wheeldon - PCC Chair 21 Kedleston Drive Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8UA Tel jan-mick1@hotmail.co.uk Mr Barry Phillips - Church Warden 17 Eaton Avenue Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4HL Tel Phillips-barry@sky.com Rev. Peter Davey - Rural Dean The Vicarage 197 Heanor Road Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8TA Tel peterdavy@outlook.com 10

11 Parish Profile March 2014