United Benefice of Aspenden, Buntingford and Westmill

We are three welcoming and inclusive churches set in the lovely countryside of East Hertfordshire, two in the small villages of Aspenden and Westmill, and one in the small but growing market town of Buntingford.

Each of our churches has its own tradition, worship pattern and events throughout the month. Alongside this, we have Benefice Together services especially at Christmas and Easter. 

Each of our churches has its own ACNY page.

St Peter's, Buntingford 

St Mary's, Aspenden

St Mary the Virgin, Westmill

We look forward to seeing you.


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What's on

Deanery Choral Evensong at Royston

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St John the Baptist Church
Melbourn St, Royston., SG8 9LG, United Kingdom

You are warmly invited to this special Choral Evensong with a combined choir of singers, and a congregation drawn from churches across the Buntingford Deanery. The service will be led by incumbents and laity from multiple benefices and parishes. Refreshments will be served after.
Featuring the following music:

Introit: Almighty and Everlasting God - Gibbons
Preces and Responses - Smith
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis - Brewer
Anthem: Save Us, O Lord - Bairstow
Parking available next to Royston Town Hall: SG8 7XB
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CHOIRS AND SINGERS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE:
Singers can join rehearsals for the combined choir from 2.15pm for a
2.30pm start. There will be a choir tea at about 4.15pm. Robes optional.

Hymnathon

for 6 hours
St Peter's, Buntingford
Chapel End Buntingford, SG9 9AL, United Kingdom

Come along and join us for our sponsored Hymnathon on Saturday 13th June 2026
10am - 4pm. Come and sing or simply enjoy the music.
Hymns will be sponsored in aid of Homestart, St Peter’s Church, Buntingford, St Mary’s, Aspenden, St Peter’s, Buntingford, & St Mary the Virgin, Westmill.
Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

Ordinations

for 1 hour, 30 mins

You are welcome to join us at St Albans Cathedral as we support our curate, Reverend Sarah Bagnall, as she is ordained priest. For further information about this service, please speak to Kirsty.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement.

"Our parishes of Aspenden, Buntingford with Layston and Westmill are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. The Diocese of St. Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."