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

Community Hub Drop-in

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets
Address
Hoddesdon Road Stanstead St Margaret's, SG12 8EG, United Kingdom

Are you struggling financially?
Are you worried about how you are coping?
Do you just need someone to listen and point you in the right direction?

Come and have a cuppa with us and we’ll see how we can help.

During the winter months, this group is also part of our Warm Welcome Space initiative.

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Midweek Service at St Mary the Virgin, Stanstead St Margarets

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets
Address
Hoddesdon Road Stanstead St Margaret's, SG12 8EG, United Kingdom

Join us at St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets every Wednesday at 12 noon. Our new programme alternates each week between Holy Communion and a Midday Prayer Service. Both offer a midweek opportunity to come together and worship.

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: 10 Aug 2026, 14 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026
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 Benefice 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). Great Amwell with St Margarets and Stanstead Abbotts PCCs are committed to creating a safer, caring environment, listening to and taking seriously all disclosures of abuse. We pledge to support Victims and Survivors regardless of when or where the abuse occurred, following the House of Bishops guidance to endure safety and pastoral care. 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