All Saints Church Darfield

We are a congregation of mixed ages seeking to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ under the authority of the Bible, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Our Sunday morning service is at 11:00 at Darfield and varies between Holy Communion, Morning Prayer and All-age worship. The evening service at Darfield is at 18:00, again with a variety between Holy Communion and Evening Praise.

Precise details can be found on the notice board in the church porch or on our Service Times page. We generally include a mix of modern and traditional music. Also have a look at our What We Believe page for more detailed information.

Children are encouraged to attend the service, and if they need it, there is a room at the back with toys, with speakers through which the service can be heard. Our services are shaped by The Church of England’s “Common Worship” and occasionally midweek we use the Book of Common Prayer.

We look to support Christian mission at home and abroad, currently we specifically support Scripture Union, CPAS, Release International and a worker in Cambodia. We are part of the Diocese of Sheffield.

We have a Mission Partnership with our local churches, a Mothers Union, several Fellowship groups that meet during the week, various Musical activities, which include a choir, a music group and a team of Bellringers. There are many opportunities to Explore the Christian Faith.

For children we have a Kids Club that meets on a Sunday, Messy Church that meets monthly during the week, and Open the Book linked with the local primary schools.

We also have a Prayer Ministry, and a Bereavement Ministry for those who would like it.

Safeguarding

The Parish of Darfield is committed to high standards in the safeguarding and care of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of England's policies and best practice on safeguarding. Our Safeguarding Officer is Adam Fingerneissl, who can be contacted as indicated on our Safeguarding Information poster, which gives further information and contacts details. Our Parish Safeguarding Policy is available, which includes a section on Domestic Abuse , a section on Social Media Guidance, a section on Photos and Videos and a section on Ex-Offenders.

Food Bank Collections

We are still collecting donations of food for Alison at the Salvation Army.

All non-perishable food donations are very much appreciated, however specifically needed at the moment are:

Toiletries (particularly men’s),
'Luxury' biscuit items,
Spare/unwanted gloves, Scarves & Hats etc.
Tinned Soup,
Longlife Milk,
Tinned Beans,
Tinned Fruit & Veg,
Rice Pudding,
Crackers,
Sandwich Spreads.

There will be collection points both in church (resource area) & the church hall (table in foyer)

Thank you for supporting local families in need.

Transcribers needed

We are starting on an exciting new project to create a Burial Ground Management System with the help of Atlantic Geomatics Ltd. Atlantic Geomatics have already created an accurate plan of our churchyard including all headstones and trees. We have now photographed all our burial registers and uploaded them onto the new system. The next action is to transcribe these burial registers into the system so that details can then be matched up headstones and a search facility created. Further enhancements would then follow.

So....we are now need volunteers to transcribe the burial registers. We already have a number of willing volunteers but can always use more. The work can be done anywhere and by anyone so long as they have access to the internet and the ability to type in details. The photographs of the burial register come up on screen together with the boxes to be completed for transcribing. Even if you are reading this in Australia you can still join in.

To 'enlist' please click here to email to let us know you are willing to help.