The first link of course was the connection with Bishop Charles Mackenzie who is commemorated in the window at the east end of the north aisle. He walked from Cambridge to Haslingfield to help with services between 1851-54, and later went out to what is now Malawi following in the footsteps of David Livingstone with an aim to combat slavery in that part of Africa.
Later, around 2008 when the existence of MACS (Malawi Association for Christian Support, registered charity no. 1025416) came to our attention, the late Bishop Donald Arden and his wife Jane (who is still associated with MACS) came to a service. 2009 saw the first walk ‘In the Steps of the Bishop’ from Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge to Haslingfield Church when a sum of £3000 went via MACS towards the completion of a teacher’s house and classroom block at Magomero, where Bishop Mackenzie had made his base.
In 2010 the completion of another classroom block was also achieved, together with the renovation of a monument stone. Between 2011 and 2014 the sum of £10,000 was raised together with the Eversdens, Harlton and Barton churches towards the roof and windows of a new church, which the Magomero parish had started to build. A joint service at which the Projects Officer of MACS spoke at Haslingfield of the birth of the new Magomero church was a memorable occasion.
In ensuing years, together with the Eversdens, sums were contributed towards a new teacher’s house, a ceiling for the priest’s house and solar lights to enable the learning day to be extended for the Bishop Mackenzie School and its teachers.
In 2019, Haslingfield and the Eversdens embarked on helping to enable the refurbishment of a triple classroom (roofing sheets, paint, new windows and doors) with a target of £5000.
During the national coronvirus lockdown, All Saints’ Church continues to be alive and active, even when our buildings are closed. Although public worship is suspended, our congregation can still meet virtually. Compline Each Sunday evening at 9pm we meet for Compline which is hosted remotely using Zoom and is also accessible by telephone. Please do […]
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Update from Jennifer Gore, Church Warden We are pleased to resume services in our church building. We have undertaken a thorough risk assessment to create a safe environment in which we can worship together. A record of names and phone numbers will be taken on entry to the church to enable Track and Trace. This […]
Update from Alison Myers – Lordsbridge lead minister Like so many organisations, the diocese of Ely is facing financial challenges and is forecasting a deficit for 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Parishes and benefices across the diocese will struggle to make all of their parish share, and income on investments is […]
For those missing the sounds of worship at All Saints’ Church, our organist José Hopkins has recorded a selection of favourite hymns for you to enjoy.
Saturday 26 September 2020 Subject to confirmation nearer the time and in accordance with appropriate regulations, we hope to hold the 12th Annual Walk on 26th September starting at 11am from Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge to All Saints’ Haslingfield. This is to commemorate the link with Bishop Mackenzie (see the memorial window in the south aisle […]
All Saints’ Church is part of The Lordsbridge Team of Churches who currently seek a Team Vicar to share in the life of this network of worshipping communities across 11 villages just west of Cambridge, including All Saints’ Church, Haslingfield. The Team Vicar will: Share leadership of the Team with the Team Rector and the […]
As a church family we were devastated on March 23rd when instructed to lock up our church building indefinitely. Only one household is allowed access to keep it secure and perform essential maintenance. We are very thankful that Harold Hopkins ex warden, churchyard manager and archivist is doing this on our behalf. José his wife, […]
The lockdown continues, which means our Home Groups cannot meet in person. However, our Virtual Home Group continues and on Tuesday 9 June we will be starting a new six week series, meeting via Zoom from 8pm to 9pm. We will be reflecting on a piece of scripture or a Christian hymn using the beautiful […]
The following special joint letter was written for the April magazine, but of course many things changed at that time. We wrote whilst in the church season of Lent, preparing for Easter. Some days I feel as if we are still in Lent, a season of waiting. During our Easter celebrations this year, we empathised […]
For those missing the sounds of worship at All Saints’ Church, our organist José Hopkins has recorded a selection of seasonal hymns for you to enjoy.