Saying Goodbye Baby Loss Remembering Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Albans Cathedral
Address
Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY, United Kingdom

A service for anyone who has either personally lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in early years, or who has been affected by family members' or friends' loss. Whether the loss was recent or 80 years ago, everyone is welcome to attend. We have also extended the services, and gladly welcome anyone who is grieving the fact that they haven't had children. This may be due to circumstance, infertility, or for other reasons - but all are welcome. Babies and children are also invited to come with their families, as the Saying Goodbye service is truly a family event for all.

Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

Every Thursday morning, we pray together using the Church of England Daily Office, which includes bible readings, a reflection and a psalm.
It is a quiet, gentle gathering to prepare for the day ahead. You'd be very welcome to join us.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

Our service of Holy Communion includes bible readings, a sermon, given by one of the clergy team, traditional hymns and prayers.

Everyone is welcome to join us and we serve tea/coffee after the service and take the opportunity to catch up with each other.

Edwinstree Harvest Festival

Occurring
for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

We are delighted to welcome the students and staff of Edwinstree School who take the walk across the fields to Aspenden for their annual Harvest Festival services.
Please note, there is only capacity for those attending with the school.

St Mary's Church Yard Autumn Tidy

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

We’d appreciate your help to tidy our church yard ready for winter. Please bring along your gardening tools and gloves and we’ll provide the bacon butties.

Morning Worship

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

We gather to listen to bible readings and a talk by one of the ministry team, singing songs and traditional hymns and prayers.

All are welcome and we always serve refreshments after the service-do stay for a coffee and a chat.
We don't have a communion in this service so if you would like to receive communion, please check our service at St Peter's, Buntingford.

Service of Memories

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Flint Cottages Westmill Buntingford, SG9 9LN, United Kingdom

"We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world–the company of those who have known suffering." (Helen Keller)
Save the date if you would like to join us for this reflective service as we remember those we love but see no longer. We will light candles in their memory and there will be hymns and prayers.

All-Age Worship

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

Worship for all, kids and adults all together! The service is usually interactive as we sing, listen to bible readings, pray and think, discuss together.
We don't have a communion in this service so if you would like to receive Holy Communion today, our church in Westmill has a Holy Communion service today.

Remembrance Day Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

All are welcome to join us for a Remembrance Day All Age Worship service. After the service there will be a Roll of Honour as an act of Remembrance at the War Memorial, naming those people from Aspenden parish who lost their lives during the 1st and 2nd World Wars.

Benefice Together Advent Sunday

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Peter's, Buntingford
Address
Chapel End Buntingford, SG9 9AL, United Kingdom

As we begin this new church year, everyone is welcome to this special Advent Sunday service at St Peter's Church for worship including Holy Communion starting at 10am.
For our Advent preparations, we will be exploring prayer within the theme of watching and waiting.

Advent Night Prayer

Occurring
for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

A quiet, reflective service of night prayer. This service has a psalm, and short bible readings along with prayers as part of our Advent preparations.

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Christmas Tree Festival 2025

Occurring
for 1 day, 6 hours
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

Following the success of our first Christmas Tree Festival, we are delighted to hold this event again. This year, it will be over the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December.

Aspenden Candlelit Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

For a truly beautiful traditional carol service, come along to St Mary's in Aspenden. The church will be decorated and lit with candles to get you prepared for Christmas. There will be bible readings, choir and congregation carols.
Please come early as this service is very well attended. Doors open at 7pm.

Crib Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

A joyful service of carols and opening up the Christmas story.
All are welcome and this service is very suitable for children.

Christmas Day All Age Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Aspenden
Address
Aspenden Buntingford, SG9 9PG, United Kingdom

Come and join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Starting at 9.30am, to give plenty of time for your festivities.

Benefice Together Holy Communion at Westmill.

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Flint Cottages Westmill Buntingford, SG9 9LN, United Kingdom

We gather together for our worship at 10am,Sunday 28th December 2025. This will be the one service in the benefice.