What is this project?
The restoration of All Saints’ Parish Church is firmly linked to the renewal of the faith. These two challenges, though tackled in very different ways, are the two sides of the same coin, forming the two complementary parts of our Restoration and Renewal Project.
While the restoration programme seeks to preserve the unique historical and cultural patrimony that affords to All Saints’ its Grade I listing, the renewal project seeks to deepen our relationship with God and improving our liturgy, while also improving how we can best serve the town through our buildings.

Restoration Plans
The restoration of the Parish Church requires considerable financial commitment from the Parochial Church Council (PCC) estimated to exceed £300,000. Such an investment will tackle

• rewiring of the chancel and sanctuary
• fixing the south aisle roof
• reopening the west door to Bedford Road
• restoration of stained glass (estimated at £50,000)
• drainage works (divert rainwater away from the building)
• renovation of liturgical furnishings, textiles and vestments.

Renewal Plans (All Saints')
The Parish Church would also benefit greatly from some reordering of the space to enhance its heritage and maximise the use of the building. These works include;

• moving the font to a more prominent location in the nave
• redevelopment of facilities to enhance disabled access
• redevelopment of vestries and servery
• reordering of the sanctuary
• increase opening hours
• recruitment of volunteers guides/stewards

Renewal Plans (St Thomas')

• redecoration of the building
• updating facilities and furnishings
• reordering of the sanctuary
  

Renewal of the Faith

• further our work in local schools
• increase discipleship and teaching opportunities
  
• increase the quality of the worship we offer
  

Works are already underway for a few of these points, but it is important to stress that All Saints’ Parish does not receive Government financial support or from the Church of England as a national institution. We rely entirely on the generosity of our town and congregation, on the occasional grants from charities, and on the invaluable efforts of all our volunteers.
 
Any financial donation towards this restoration and renewal will be greatly appreciated, and you can do so by sending a cheque payable to All Saints' PCC
to:
Restoration and Renewal,
FAO Fr Diego Galanzino SMMS,
The Clergy House,
Lowry Drive,
Houghton Regis, LU5 5SJ.

Our Restoration and Renewal Project is already underway, but it is important to stress that Houghton Regis Parish does not receive Government financial support or from the Church of England as a national institution.
We rely entirely on your generosity.

The west door - to be reopened as part of future restoration works.