All Saints Sisters of the Poor

All Saints Sisters of the Poor We are a dispersed Anglican religious community of women. In Oxford, the Sisters pioneered several programmes. We are active in our local parish.

We have a house in West London and our Sister who is a priest lives in Chichester Diocese.We have an active ministry . In 1879, the All Saints Sisters of the Poor were invited to run St John’s, a hospital on a four acre site in Oxford, and we have been here ever since. The community consists of five sisters in life vows, one of whom is undertaking ordained ministry in London. These include Helen House and Douglas House (hospices for children and young adults), and also The Porch (support for the homeless and vulnerably housed). Within the grounds, St John’s Home now provides independent residential care for the elderly, while Helen House, the world’s first children’s hospice, welcomes children with life shortening conditions, with their families. Douglas House offers the same care for young adults. We provide the peace and enjoyment of the grounds and gardens for residents and families visiting St John’s Home and adjacent Helen and Douglas House Hospices. We offer hospitality to groups and individuals, including those who want an alongsider experience. Pastoral visiting, preaching, public speaking and spiritual direction are some of the ways we live out our calling.

Jean and I have just joined our Jewish sisters and brothers, along with people of other faiths or none to celebrate Hanu...
21/12/2025

Jean and I have just joined our Jewish sisters and brothers, along with people of other faiths or none to celebrate Hanukah, to light the candles and to pray with and for a community that is experiencing so much hostility. We remembered those killed at Bondi beach just a week ago and pray for peace.
This took place outside the Town Hall here in Ealing.

Delightful to be at St Andrew's Holborn for their Carol Service yesterday. It is a lovely church and the Christmas music...
17/12/2025

Delightful to be at St Andrew's Holborn for their Carol Service yesterday. It is a lovely church and the Christmas music was so uplifting, thank you all!

I was at All Saints Margaret St this morning and chose to photo the rear of the church which is equally special. This sp...
14/12/2025

I was at All Saints Margaret St this morning and chose to photo the rear of the church which is equally special. This special Advent season of waiting and preparation for Christmas gives us time to think and pray what it is really about which is the great gift of the Incarnation.
Praying and wishing you blessings in this 3rd week of Advent.

Although we are already at the 2nd Sunday of Advent, the words of the collect for last Sunday are so powerful for me and...
07/12/2025

Although we are already at the 2nd Sunday of Advent, the words of the collect for last Sunday are so powerful for me and keep resounding in my heart- Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light ..... Thank you, Lord for this holy season waiting for Him who is truly the Light.

Jean is visiting Helen Mary at Chiswick today. As you can see, they have plenty fish in the tank near the Dining Room. A...
03/12/2025

Jean is visiting Helen Mary at Chiswick today. As you can see, they have plenty fish in the tank near the Dining Room. Always fascinating to see the different varieties.

The lovely Feast of Christ the King here at our parish of Christ the Saviour. Praying for those who have not yet heard t...
23/11/2025

The lovely Feast of Christ the King here at our parish of Christ the Saviour. Praying for those who have not yet heard the Good News and for those living in areas of deep conflict. Praying for Chirst's peace in those places.

So fortunate with the weather today when we went to Kew. Very mild and so enjoyable to have a leisurely walk around. It ...
13/11/2025

So fortunate with the weather today when we went to Kew. Very mild and so enjoyable to have a leisurely walk around. It is an easy bus journey for us and while there bumped into friends from our parish - several times! Thank you, Lord, for our day of refreshment.

Jean with our friend Katinde after Mass yesterday and the service of Remembrance. So good to see so many people in churc...
10/11/2025

Jean with our friend Katinde after Mass yesterday and the service of Remembrance. So good to see so many people in church for this, remembering the sacrifices made by so many - and which continue today.

Here at All Saints Margaret Street to celebrate our Feast Day of All Saints. Lovely to catch up with Aiden, good friend ...
02/11/2025

Here at All Saints Margaret Street to celebrate our Feast Day of All Saints. Lovely to catch up with Aiden, good friend of the Community.

We had an early celebration of our Patronal Festival with our Bishop Visitor, Richard Atkinson.Greetings to all our frie...
01/11/2025

We had an early celebration of our Patronal Festival with our Bishop Visitor, Richard Atkinson.
Greetings to all our friends and supporters on this Feast Day of All Saints.Giving thanks and praying for all who have gone before us.

Wonderful team at the Porch were busy redecorating last week when I visited.Well done Guy and the team for all your hard...
29/10/2025

Wonderful team at the Porch were busy redecorating last week when I visited.
Well done Guy and the team for all your hard work to make the Porch such a welcoming place for the more vulnerable amongst us.

So good to be at Mirfield this week for the Leader conference . A chance to see old friends as well and here I am with o...
16/10/2025

So good to be at Mirfield this week for the Leader conference . A chance to see old friends as well and here I am with our host, Fr Oswin.
Thanks to the brethren for their splendid hospitality.

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