Advent Course - 2025

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St John's Church, Lemsford
Address
Brocket Road Lemsford Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 7TT, United Kingdom

Making Room for Life - An Advent journey toward the fullness of life
This Advent, take a little time for yourself — and for God.
Join us for a gentle, reflective course, exploring how to live more freely and lightly, discovering balance, peace, and renewal in the midst of a busy world.
🕯 4-week course – Wednesdays 10–11am at St Michael’s, Birchwood (coffee from 9:45am)
📅 Starting 26 November
✨ 1-session retreat morning – Saturday 13 December, 9:30am–12:30pm at St John’s, Lemsford (coffee from 9:15am)
Each session includes readings, conversation, and quiet reflection.
No experience needed — just a willingness to explore and pause.
☕ Warm drinks • Gentle space • All welcome 🌟
“Come to me, all you who are weary… and you will find rest for your souls.”
Please let Rev Kathryn know if you plan to come to either the 4-week or morning retreat version of the course - [email protected]

Also being held as a one off session on 13th December from 9:30am - 12:30am

St John's Church, Lemsford

Welcome to our Church.

We are situated in the village of Lemsford, which is situated between Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, adjacent to Brocket Hall. Our beautiful church has served the parish for over 150 years. We are a warm, welcoming and friendly church and seek to share the love of God in all that we do.

Whether you would like to join us for worship, or are thinking about having a special event here, such as a wedding or baptism, we would be delighted to see you at one of our services or social events for a chat. Otherwise please feel free to contact us by email.

The parish of Lemsford 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's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advises 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.

More information on the Church of England’s National Safeguarding can be found here: https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/promoting-safer-church-safeguarding

More information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of St. Albans can be found here: https://www.stalbans.anglican.org/diocese/safeguarding

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Rev Kathryn Alford

St John's Church
Brocket Road
Lemsford
Hertfordshire

AL8 7TT
Vicar
01707 269874

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Advent Course - 2025

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St John's Church, Lemsford
Address
Brocket Road Lemsford Welwyn Hatfield, AL8 7TT, United Kingdom

Making Room for Life - An Advent journey toward the fullness of life
This Advent, take a little time for yourself — and for God.
Join us for a gentle, reflective course, exploring how to live more freely and lightly, discovering balance, peace, and renewal in the midst of a busy world.
🕯 4-week course – Wednesdays 10–11am at St Michael’s, Birchwood (coffee from 9:45am)
📅 Starting 26 November
✨ 1-session retreat morning – Saturday 13 December, 9:30am–12:30pm at St John’s, Lemsford (coffee from 9:15am)
Each session includes readings, conversation, and quiet reflection.
No experience needed — just a willingness to explore and pause.
☕ Warm drinks • Gentle space • All welcome 🌟
“Come to me, all you who are weary… and you will find rest for your souls.”
Please let Rev Kathryn know if you plan to come to either the 4-week or morning retreat version of the course - [email protected]

Also being held as a one off session on 13th December from 9:30am - 12:30am