MEET THE NEW PCC MEMBERS

and thoughts in a very short space of time Writing music which doesn’t lurch from one mood to the next while also being short enough to use on a Sunday morning is quite a challenge, so I needed something which would tie the whole Gloria together.

Another technique related to cyphers is the idea of a so-called ‘parody’ mass, where composers would take an existing (well known) tune and weave a composition around it, so I took a hymn tune well known and well loved by the congregation at All Saints and built the Gloria around it At first it appears quite heavily disguised, but gradually becomes closer and closer to the original. I’m interested to hear how long it takes listeners to recognise it!

It has been both enormous fun writing this piece, and a great honour that it’s receiving its first performance at Fr George’s welcoming as Associate Vicar of All Saints

Following the APCM in June, we are delighted to welcome four new faces to the PCC.

I have been actively involved at All Saints Church for many years as a crucifer with the serving team and have always gladly helped with any technical requirements such as the recent new live streaming cameras. I feel the church is a very important part of our community having had clergy in my family for three generations! Running a local business puts me in a good position to provide valuable ideas and assistance to the church’s future

My name is Maria Tomlinson and I have attended All Saints for the last seventeen years. I have also served as an acolyte and lay deacon for much of that time I was on the PCC before but had to step down during Covid for personal reasons and would now be happy to serve again if elected

I joined All Saints church in 2015 My son was baptised at All Saints and is now in Year 3 at All Saints school I work in social investment with a focus in Health and Social Care I am persistent, driven and fun - will bring all of these to the PCC!

I joined the All Saints’ congregation in 2018 and have always been struck by the welcome and warmth that our Church offers During lockdown the Vicar asked me to lead the Wednesday Bible Study Group and in March of this year I was elected our bellringers’ Tower Captain I have long experience of serving on committees, from my 42 years of teaching (27 as Head of Department) to the Councils of The Mathematical Association and the London Symphony Chorus. I hope to have the opportunity and privilege of serving the busy and vibrant community of All Saints.