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A £135,000 re-ordering project has helped enhance welcome, hospitality and access at All Saints' Church, High Wycombe.
All Saints, High Wycombe ;New inner and outer doors with weather protection, to enable the West doors to be kept open, along with the relocation of the font and the historic "Keen Doors" has created a more open area for hospitality and flexible community use.
The Revd Hugh Ellis, the Rector, said: "The church's vision to be a place for the whole community to encounter God has influenced the way we view and use the building. "It is energised and flows with life ensuing from the rhythm of daily prayer and Eucharists, activities for parents and pre-school children; weekly community meals for those who have recently been homeless; the broad social mix of those meeting at the Mustard Seed Café; and the Women's Cultural Area, gathering women from various ethnic backgrounds who feel isolated, to mix with others whilst doing various art and craft activities. "All Saints has lunchtime concerts, Confirmation and Pilgrim courses, bell ringing, gatherings for events in support of Syrian refugees, Christmas fairs, school services, civic services, frequent evening concerts and arts and spirituality events such as Flower and Christmas Tree Festivals and stained glass panel workshops. Hugh added: "The impact of this work is significant and has drawn countless warm reactions including more people coming into the building throughout the week and on Sundays, for which we thank God. " ;