This weekend’s Bible readings:

Acts 11:1-18 (p 1105) John 13:31-35 (p 1082)

Pop Up Shop:

Thank you for your past generous support of the 4th Sunday pop up shop. As you probably know, all profits went to the Buntingford Food Hub, for which we raised £190 up to March 2025. The shop is currently having a rest, but will be reappearing later in the year to sell The Real Advent Calendars and then The Real Easter Eggs. These are Fair Trade items and include an important Christian message. We look forward to seeing you then.

And bookstall:

Lizzy will be away next weekend, so the bookstall won’t be at the service. If there’s something you would like, though, please let her know and she will get it for you when she’s back.

Electoral Rolls:

The electoral rolls for each church in the Benefice are open again following the APCMs. If you missed out on joining as part of the recent renewal, please speak to Carole, Hugh or Wendy or look at the back of the church for an application form.

Bereavement group meeting in All Saints 7th June:

On Saturday 7th June the bereavement group will be meeting again in Little Munden church from 2 till 4. This group is for anyone who has lost their partner either recently or many years ago. This is a very informal meeting to share a cup of tea and cake and to share our experiences. If you would like to join us you will receive a warm welcome. If you would like to just turn up on the day that is fine, or phone Heather on 07909 065550 (but please note that she’s away for much of the rest of this month).

Open Gardens and Open Gardens!

Standon Open Gardens is approaching fast, and it will be closely followed by Dane End’s. Standon’s is on 14th June and Dane End’s is on 28th June. At each there will be teas, lunches, plant sales and beautiful gardens to view. In both cases, we’re looking for helpers, please, and cakes for the refreshments. Please speak to one of the FOSM committee about Standon, or one of the Mundens PCC about Dane End.

Rota gaps:

At our APCMs we have heard about all the work that goes on behind the scenes to enable our witness and worship. There are many places where we could do with more volunteers, but Little Munden desperately needs a few more on the cleaning team. If you could help for a couple of hours every few months, please speak to Sue Palmer.

Services for the next few weeks:

Midweek services each week:

Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’s

Wednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’s

Sunday services:

18th May 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s

10.30 am Holy communion, All Saints

25th May 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s

6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s

1st June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s

10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints

8th June 10.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s

15th June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s

10.30 am Holy communion, All Saints

Dates & meetings coming up:

21st May, 5.00 pm Benefice finance committee meeting The Old Top Shop

28th May, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s

3rd June, 7.30 pm PCC meetings, St Catherine’s

4th June, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall

7th June, 2.00 pm Bereavement group, All Saints

14th June, 11 – 5 Open Gardens Standon & Puckeridge

25th June, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s

28th June, 10 – 5 Open Gardens Dane End & surroundings