St Leonard's, Sandridge

St.Leonard's is the village church in what is still very much a village on the outskirts of St.Albans.

We aim to maintain our friendly and inclusive atmosphere in work, worship and recreation, and to be a place and a community where parishioners of all ages can find a welcome and a spiritual home.

We do not have a creche in a separate room; instead we have play-bags for use in the pews and a children's corner in the body of the church so that children can remain part of the congregation during worship.

Visitors are always welcome - to services, to weekday activities for children and adults, or to our regular programme of concerts and events such the annual Flower Festival in our beautiful Norman building and in the churchyard.

This webpage is in an ongoing state of evolution. For more details of specific areas of parish life, forthcoming events and services and directions how to find us please use the tabs above and links menu to the right.

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Revd. Vanessa G.Cato
The Vicarage
2, Anson Close,
Sandridge.

Tel: 01727-811899 01727-866089

Regular Services and Events

Sunday

Holy Communion BCP
Every first Sunday at 8:00 AM for 35 minutes

Family Eucharist
A family-orientated service with an all-age talk/activity in place of a sermon, held on first Sunday in the month and on major festivals.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour

Parish Eucharist
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour

Young Church
Music, teaching and activities for children aged 3-11. Parents welcome to accompany younger children.
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour

Sung Evensong
Every Sunday at 6:00 PM for 50 minutes

Youth Group
FUN+FOOD+PRAYER+DISCUSSION for young people aged 11-15.
Every Sunday at 7:00 PM for 1½ hours

Monday

Bible Book Club
Book group which meets monthly on a Monday evening to discuss one of the books of the Bible selected at the previous meeting. Members take it in turns to lead the discussion. Next meeting Monday, 4th January, when we will be discussing the Book of Jonah.
The choice of Monday is made each month to suit the convenience of members, and then publicised along with the book selection. Monday at 8:00 PM for 1½ hours

Wednesday

Holy Communion
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour

Toddler Church
Short worship service for the under-fives, followed by craft activities for the children and coffee and conversation for their carers.
Termtime only. Resumes January 13th 2010. No meetings 7/2/2010 and 2/6/2010. every Wednesday at 1:45 PM for 1 hour until Wednesday 7th July 2010
Ends Thursday 25th March 2010.
Resumes Wednesday 28th April 2010

Story Club
Storytelling and activities for 5-10 year-olds.
Termtime only. Resumes January 13th. No meeting 7/2/2010 or 2/6/2010. every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for 1½ hours until Wednesday 7th July 2010
Ends Wednesday 24th March 2010.
Resumes Wednesday 28th April 2010

Bellringing practice
An open practice on six bells, weekly except for Ash Wednesday and Holy Week. Learners and visitors welcome. For further details see links at bottom of this page.
Weekly except Ash Wednesday & Holy Week. No practice 23/12/2009 or 30/12/2009. every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours

Thursday

St Leonard's Fellowship
Group meets once a month (excluding August) for a discussion and/or talk from a visiting speaker on a matter of topical interest. People of all ages, men or women, church members or not, are welcome. For details see Parish magazine or contact Connie Pearson 01727 839883. For further information see the link on right of the main church page.
Does not meet in August. every first Thursday at 2:00 PM for 1 hour

Children's Music Club
Former head of music at Sandringham School Cyd Walters leads a half-hour of singing and playing for children aged 5-II years.
Weekly in school term time. every Thursday at 6:00 PM for ½ hour

Village Voices
Local choral group Village Voices meet to rehearse. A friendly and supportive group for all who enjoy singing, led by Cyd Walters. The group perform two or three times a year in the church.
Weekly with recesses at Christmas, Easter and summer. Email justtheticketstl@googlemail.com to check exact dates. every Thursday at 6:30 PM for 1½ hours