St James is the old parish church of Stanstead Abbots. Dating back at least to the 12th century, the church almost certainly stands on the site of a much older building and has a close historical relationship with the neighbouring Stanstead Bury in the history of the village. Sitting in the old box pews and listening to the beautiful choral music provided by East Hertfordshire Church Choirs Association, accompanied by the traditional hand-pump organ, is a very special experience. The church is now only a few times a year and this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy it, while also offering thanks and prayers during the service.Please do join us for this Choral Evensong as we celebrate the Patronal Festival of St James.
🎨 A Celebration in Miniature! 🎨 This summer, we're turning St Mary's Church, St Margarets into a gallery of tiny treasures for our Summer Miniature Art Exhibition & Silent Auction. We're inviting artists of all ages and experience levels to submit miniature artworks (entry fee £5), which will then be displayed and auctioned as part of a special community exhibition. Whether you're an artist, an art lover, or simply curious to see what can be created on a miniature scale, we'd love you to join us. ✨ Discover local creativity ✨ Enjoy a unique exhibition in the beautiful setting of St Mary's ✨ Bid for a favourite piece to take home ✨ Support the work and ministry of St Mary's Church 📅 Artist submission deadline: 27 July 2026 We would love to see you there, so get the dates in your diary!Preview Evening (cheese & wine)Friday 31st July, 7–9pmExhibition DaysSaturday 1st August, 2–5pmSunday 2nd August, 2–5pmSEE OUR POSTER FOR MORE INFORMATIONIf you'd like to take part or find out more, please get in touch. And if you know someone who loves creating art, please do share this with them!
Make Lunch is back this summer and we'd love to welcome you!Join us on Mondays throughout the school holidays – 28th July, 4th August, 11th August, 18th August and 25th August – from 12pm to 2pm at The Wilshere Hall on Cappell Lane.Alongside a free lunch, there will be games, crafts and activities for children, and a relaxed space for families to spend time together during the summer holidays.Run in partnership with Transforming Lives for Good (TLG), Make Lunch is open to families with school-aged children who receive free school meals, or for anyone finding things a bit stretched financially at the moment. Younger siblings are very welcome too.Whether you come along for the food, the activities, or simply to meet other local families, you can expect a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for everyone.If you would like to join us, please email makelunch@3churches.net to book your space.Make Lunch is only possible because of our amazing volunteers! We are always looking for more people to help with preparing food, chatting with families, crafts and activities, or helping things run smoothly on the day. If you would like to get involved, we would love to hear from you.
Make Church started in September 2025 and is a new monthly gathering especially for children and families, designed to be inclusive, sensory and joyful – a place where children of all abilities can explore faith in their own way. There’ll be:🎶 Songs and actions🖐 Hands-on sensory experiences🤸 Movement and play❤ A warm, safe space where all children are welcome And it’s not just for the kids – parents and carers are part of the journey too. Whether your child is full of energy, prefers to observe, or has additional needs, there’s a place for them at Make Church. 🕓 When? Every 3rd Sunday of the month at 4:00 PMDates for 2026: 18th January, 15th February, 15th March, 19 April, 17th May, 21st June, 19th July, NO SESSION IN AUGUST, 20th September, 18th October, 15th November and 20th December. 📍 Where? St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots Come as you are. Let’s Make Church together. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.
