The 3 Churches Benefice

Great Amwell with St Margarets and Stanstead Abbots benefice covers three 
villages with four churches, including the original parish church of St James
that is still used for occasional services. Our 3 Churches Benefice is blessed
to be able to provide a variety of services. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Please visit our website for further information www.3churches.net

What's on

Advent Carols

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St James' Church
Address
Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8JZ

Join us for a special Advent Carol Service at the old parish church of St James, Stanstead Abbots. A wonderful chance to get into the festive spirit in the beautiful setting of this historic church.

Monday Coffee Morning

Occurring
Every Monday at for 2 hours
Venue
The Wilshere Hall
Address
St Andrew's Church Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BU

A weekly coffee morning that meets during term time at The Wilshere Hall. During winter this is offered as part of the Warm Welcome Space initiative, but we meet all year round.

Come and share a cuppa and join in a fun activity in our warm, welcoming and free space. Everyone is welcome.

MEETS DURING TERM TIME ONLY & EXCLUDES BANK HOLIDAYS

Online Benefice Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Monday and Friday at for 30 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 26 Dec 2025
Venue
Online (click 'Join Online')
Address
Join us by clicking 'Join Online'. You can also join in on an ordinary landline phone by ringing any of these numbers +44 131 460 1196, +44 203 051 2874, +44 203 481 5237 with the meeting ID: 270 178 5021

Start and end your week with a short, 30-minute prayer service from the comfort of your own home. A twice-weekly online Morning Prayer service for anyone to join.

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Parish is 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’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact one of our Safeguarding Officers or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (link below). 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.

Link to our Safeguarding webpage