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St Catherine's, Sacombe

St Catherine's, Sacombe

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St Catherine’s Church is set in a secluded position on the edge of Sacombe Park, below the hamlet of Sacombe Green, and overlooking Sacombe Pound. It is a place of great tranquillity.

There was a clerk among the tenants of the manor in 1086, so it is probable that there was a church here at that time. The first entry in the record of Rectors is dated 1217. The oldest parts of the present building, which is a Listed Building, grade 2*, date back to the Early English period (1189-1280). We are working to increase our understanding of the Christian life of our predecessors in this small community and are always pleased to share the history of the church, of which there is ample evidence in documents and stone. The Picture Gallery below shows a little of that evidence. Some colourful individuals in the commercial and political world of their day have shared this space with those who have sustained the community through their work in the fields.

The churchyard was designated a County Wildlife site, following a survey in 1996 that identified nearly 30 species of flowers and grasses, an unusually large number. Rabbits, muntjac and other deer also frequent the churchyard, and burrows in the north-east corner show that there is a vigorous population of badgers.

Although the parish of Sacombe is the smallest within the St Albans Diocese, the church is very much alive. Since 2006 it has been part of the benefice of Standon and The Mundens with Sacombe. The three churches share regular worship, based firmly on scriptural teaching. Members of all ages meet in a variety of other settings for study, discussion and prayer. Music is an important element in the life of the benefice – Sacombe and Little Munden share a choir which also meets at times with Standon’s choristers. The combined choirs sang Choral Evensong at St Edmundsbury Cathedral on Saturday 13th June 2009 and six images can be seen in the Picture Gallery.

“News” on the right includes Benefice services "at a glance" on a single page that can be printed. You will also find information on activities for children and young people and on small group and bible study meetings for adults.


May all who visit our ancient Church of St Catherine experience the peace of Jesus Christ, which has inspired the worship of Almighty God through the generations in Sacombe.

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Revd David Payne
The Vicarage
Kents Lane
Standon
Herts
SG11 1PJ

Tel: 01920 821390
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Sunday

Communion
Book of Common Prayer.
Every second Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Evening Prayer
Every third Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Healing Service
See the special invitation to this service in "News".
Every fourth Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Regular Choir Grade 2* Listed Building Tower Stained glass Guided Tours Guidebooks / notes Organ Church Open Wheelchair Access / Ramp Large Print Hymnbooks / Orders of Service Assistance Dogs Visitor Parking Available
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Daily 10.00am to 4.00pm

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A Church Near You ID: 7906
Built: About 1100
Archdeaconry: HERTFORD (323)
Deanery: BISHOPS STORTFORD (32302)
Parish Legal Name: SACOMBE (320217)
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