St John's Choir Practice

Occurring
Every Monday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

The church choir meet every week to rehearse music for the following Sunday service and to learn new repertoire for the future

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Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

This is our weekday communion service held normally every Wednesday. A quiet half an hour: prayers, music but no hymns and a reflection.

If no celebrant is available then this service will be held as a Morning Prayer service

Bible Book Club

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

Come and refresh, renew or kick start your Bible knowledge. Email [email protected] to find out the current Bible Book we are reading.

Live@5

Occurring
Every Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

A lively, after school group for children and their parents or carers. We meet at about 5pm (never mind if you're a bit late). Parents take turns to cook a simple meal which the children share around a table. We have some free play, a Bible story, then we sing and end with a prayer. We love it: come and join us.

From birth to about 12.

Live@5 meets in school term times only.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

Our main Sunday service, usually with a choir and organist when available, of traditional holy communion. On the first Sunday of the month this becomes a family service suitable for children. On all Sundays children can attend Rise and Shine in the Christina Room during the main service.

Choral Evensong

Occurring
In January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

A hugely experienced choir sing choral evensong once a month (normally the second Sunday) for most months of the year.
It is as well to check specific details on our website as it may be moved occasionally to suit the annual church calendar

Next Choral Evensong: 12 May 2024 at 6pm at St John's, then 30 June at 6pm, when we will welcome our new curate.

Christingle Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

Join us for this special service where we find out all about the Christingle and its special meaning. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments served afterwards including hot chocolate.

Carols at the Fire Station

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Markyate Fire Station
Address
Markyate Fire Station, 4 Buckwood Rd, St Albans, AL3 8JQ

Join us as we sing traditional carols at Markyate Fire Station. Mulled Wine will be available -raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity.

Blue Christmas Drop In Event in Church

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

Drop in anytime during the hour to say a prayer, light a candle or simply get some peace from the hustle and bustle. This is an informal drop in event which may be especially helpful for those who, for whatever reason, find this time of year difficult. Someone will be available to pray with you or to chat if you would like but you can just come and sit in peace and quiet, whatever is best for you.

Lessons and Carols

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

Join us for a service of traditional carols and readings with the wonderful Choral Evensong Choir. Everyone is welcome.

Baby and Toddler Crib Service

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

A special short and fun crib service especially for babies and young children. Everyone is welcome.

Crib Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to join us for this special service on Christmas Eve where we hear again the story of Mary, Joseph and the birth of Jesus.

Midnight Mass

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

Join us for this traditional service as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Christmas Morning Family Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Markyate
Address
Church End, Markyate, AL3 8PY Markyate, Herts St. Albans, AL3 8PY, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to join us for this fun, family friendly service on Christmas Morning.