St John the Evangelist

Digswell Parish in the Diocese of St Albans. 

Serving Haldens, Sherrardspark, Knightsfield and Digswell Village,

The Parish Church of St John ++ Christ the King Hub

The heart of your community. 

We welcome everyone, We care for everyone, We share God's love


Please look at THE WEEK AHEAD label to find out about services and events in the coming week. We look forward to being in touch with you.

St John's in the ancient parish Church of Digswell established in the 12th Century. Today it is a flourishing welcoming community focussing on working closely with our many schools, the elderly and advocating an exciting teaching programme.

We are a Church at the heart of the Community and offer a place of welcome and hospitality for All. 

Churches Open

St John's, Monks Rise is open Sundays 8:00am-11:00am, with a Sunday Morning Parish Eucharist at 9.30am is followed by refreshments.

Christ the King Hub, Haldens  is open on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 for the midweek Parish Eucharist at 10am followed by coffee, cookies and a chance for a chat.

CAFE LIFE IN THE PARISH

Coffee Pot Every Friday morning at St John's from 9am-12 Noon with daily specials, tea, coffee and snacks. Come and meet friends and enjoy some conversation!

The Hub Cafe is open 9am til 12 Noon. Tea, coffee, toasted teacakes, a weekly special, juices and snacks and chance for a chat. and we have a lovely selection of paperbacks to buy or swap.  CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT

Free Wi-Fi at both cafes, plenty of room for buggies and snacks for our four legged friends.


If you would like links to services emailed to you, or the Zoom meeting links, please email [email protected]

You can always go directly to the Digswell Parish Sound Cloud here:

https://soundcloud.com/user-844410332

All of our available services are stored there for up to 6 weeks.

SAFEGUARDING

"The parish of Digswell is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Albans safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

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Reverend Canon Dr Rob Marshall

The Rectory,
354 Knightsfield,
Welwyn Garden City,
Hertfordshire,

AL8 7NG
Revd Canon Dr Rob Marshall
07775 882011
What's on

Sunday 18 May - Easter 5

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Evangelist
Address
Monks Rise Welwyn Garden City St. Albans, AL8 7NX, United Kingdom

Farewell to Alan our Bishop

Sunday 18 May 2025: The Fifth Sunday of Easter.
8:00am: This Week's Audio Service: See link below.
In Church Today
9:30am: All Age Family Eucharist:
Led by Selina & Fr Rob
Includes the Commissioning of Dr John Stuart at Lay Leader of Worship
3:00pm Farewell Service to the Bishop of St Albans at the Abbey
8:30pm Compline for Eastertide: See link below.

This Week's Audio Service NEW
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN
https://soundcloud.com/user-844410332/audio-service-18-may25-m4a-1
As Bishop Alan retires as Bishop of St Albans, Rose Lloyd joins Fr Rob Marshall to reflect on his ministry in this service of thanksgiving.
The hymns are Thy hand O God, Praise My Soul, God is Love, Be Still and A Gaelic Blessing

Pope Leo XIV is welcomed at his inauguration mass this morning at the Vatican. NEW
Fr Rob talked about this on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme yesterday.
You can listen HERE
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002ccdz

GENERAL COMPLINE FOR EASTERTIDE is available on our Soundcloud page.

Role - CtK Hub - Cafe Coordinator.pdf

Digswell Parish. Hub Cafe Co-ordinator. Voluntary Position