Community Hub Drop-in

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets
Address
Hoddesdon Road Stanstead St Margaret's, SG12 8EG, United Kingdom

Are you struggling financially?
Are you worried about how you are coping?
Do you just need someone to listen and point you in the right direction?

Come and have a cuppa with us and we’ll see how we can help.

During the winter months, this group is also part of our Warm Welcome Space initiative.

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Life Group at the Goldsmith's house

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
The Goldsmith's House
Address
(please be in touch for further information), United Kingdom

Life Group for Sharing, Prayer and Bible Study with the Goldsmiths, which meets every Friday morning at 11am.

Everyone is welcome to these across-Benefice Bible Study sessions.

Midweek Service at St Mary the Virgin, Stanstead St Margarets

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets
Address
Hoddesdon Road Stanstead St Margaret's, SG12 8EG, United Kingdom

Join us at St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets every Wednesday at 12 noon. Our new programme alternates each week between Holy Communion and a Midday Prayer Service. Both offer a midweek opportunity to come together and worship.

Teddy Club

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Venue
The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew's Church
Address

Why not try Teddy Club at The Wilshere Hall? Every Thursday, 9–11am (term time). For children up to three years old. £1 suggested donation. Fun activities, stories, singing and much more!

TERM TIME ONLY

Benefice Coffee Morning

Occurring
Every Second, Fourth Thursday at for 1 hour
Venue
The Red Lion
Address
1 High Street Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8AA, United Kingdom

We now meet alternate weeks for an informal social event at The Red Lion in Stanstead Abbotts.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Marilyn Britton - [email protected]

Online Benefice Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Monday and Friday at for 30 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
Online (click 'Join Online')
Address
Join us by clicking 'Join Online'. You can also join in on an ordinary landline phone by ringing any of these numbers +44 131 460 1196, +44 203 051 2874, +44 203 481 5237 with the meeting ID: 270 178 5021

Twice weekly online service for anyone to join.

Belmont View Care Home Service

Occurring
Friday 26 January 2024, Friday 23 February 2024, Friday 22 March 2024, Friday 19 April 2024, Friday 17 May 2024, Friday 28 June 2024, Friday 26 July 2024, Friday 27 September 2024, Friday 25 October 2024, Friday 22 November 2024, Friday 20 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
Belmont View
Address
Hailey Lane Hertford, SG13 7NY, United Kingdom

There are two Care Homes (Willowthorpe and Belmont View) in our Benefice and we visit each of them regularly once a month.

The service is designed to be accessible to everyone including those residents who have memory problems, and we welcome people from all Christian denominations.

We sing and pray together, listen to a Bible reading and enjoy having church. We have at least four hymns, chosen to reflect the church seasons and celebrations, and to engage with the long term memories of residents. We offer Communion or a Blessing at the end of the service and respect the choice and traditions of everyone who comes.

Men's Breakfast at The Wilshere Hall

Occurring
Monthly. Every Last Saturday at for 3 hours
Venue
St Andrew's Church
Address
Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BU, United Kingdom

Every last Saturday of the month, we hold a Breakfast at The Wilshere Hall. It's the perfect combination of conversation, enthusiastic debate and a full English breakfast!

Email [email protected] if you would like to come along.

Weekly Service at St John the Baptist every Sunday at 9.00 am

Occurring
Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
St John's Lane Great Amwell Ware, SG12 9SR, United Kingdom

Join us at St John the Baptist every Sunday at 9.00 am. The first Sunday of the month is an All Age Service and all subsequent Sundays will be a Eucharist Service.

If you are not able to attend in person or would like to follow an online service, the Church of England provides a weekly live steam, previous pre-recorded services as well as other digital resources. All of the Church of England online weekly service content is manually subtitled and contains British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation throughout. Click 'JOIN ONLINE' below to go to the Church of England ‘Church Online’ page or visit www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/church-online.

Weekly Service at St Andrew's every Sunday at 10.30 am

Occurring
Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
St Andrew's Church
Address
Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BU, United Kingdom

Join us at St Andrew’s Church every Sunday at 10:30 am. The first Sunday of the month is an All Age Service, the third Sunday will be Morning Prayer and all subsequent Sundays will be Holy Communion.

If you are not able to attend in person or would like to follow an online service, the Church of England provides a weekly live steam, previous pre-recorded services as well as other digital resources. All of the Church of England online weekly service content is manually subtitled and contains British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation throughout. Click 'JOIN ONLINE' below to go to the Church of England ‘Church Online’ page or visit www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/church-online.

Life Group on Zoom

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 1 hour
Venue
Online (click 'Join Online')
Address
, United Kingdom

Life Group on Zoom meets every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. We will explore different parts of The Bible each week.

Everyone is welcome to these across-Benefice Bible Study sessions.

Join us by clicking the JOIN ONLINE button below or using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2701785021
You can also join in on an ordinary landline phone by ringing any of these numbers
+44 131 460 1196, +44 203 051 2874, +44 203 481 5237 with the meeting ID: 270 178 5021

Life Group at The Wilshere Hall

Occurring
Every First, Third, Fifth Thursday at for 1 hour
Venue
The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew's Church
Address
Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BX, United Kingdom

Life Group at The Wilshere Hall meets alternate Thursday mornings at 10.30am.

Everyone is welcome to these across-Benefice Bible Study sessions.

Make Lunch Club

Occurring
Monday 19 February 2024, Friday 23 February 2024, Friday 05 April 2024, Monday 08 April 2024, Friday 12 April 2024, Friday 31 May 2024, Friday 26 July 2024, Monday 29 July 2024, Friday 02 August 2024, Monday 05 August 2024, Friday 09 August 2024, Monday 12 August 2024, Friday 16 August 2024, Monday 19 August 2024, Friday 23 August 2024, Friday 01 November 2024, Monday 30 December 2024, Friday 03 January 2025 at for 2 hours
Venue
The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew's Church
Address
Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BX

Make Lunch Club offers a chance for you and your school-aged children (and their younger siblings) to get together, share a meal and have some fun during the school holidays.

Make Lunch Club is for you if your school-aged children are eligible for free school meals or if you’re struggling on a tight budget at the moment. Younger siblings are welcome too!

If you would like to join us, please email [email protected].

NB: 30th August will be a party held at Walford House Meadow

All Souls' Memorial Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Andrew's Church
Address
Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BU, United Kingdom

Join us at St Andrew's Church, Stanstead Abbots for our All Souls' Memorial Service for our dearly departed. This quiet and reflective service is open to all who have lost a loved one.

Warm Welcome Spaces Coffee Morning

Occurring
Every Monday at for 2 hours
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
St Andrew's Church
Address
Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BU, United Kingdom

A weekly coffee morning offered as part of the Warm Welcome Space initiative. Come and share a cuppa and join in a fun activity in our warm, welcoming and free space. Everyone is welcome.

All Souls’ Memorial Service and Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets
Address
Hoddesdon Road Stanstead St Margaret's, SG12 8EG, United Kingdom

Join us St Mary’s Church, St Margarets for our All Souls' Memorial Service and Holy Communion. This quiet and reflective service is open to all who have lost a loved one.

Remembrance Sunday Eucharist Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
St John's Lane Great Amwell Ware, SG12 9SR, United Kingdom

Please do come along and join us on Sunday 10th November as we remember all those armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. This will be a Eucharist Service. After the service, you are welcome to come along to the Amwell Lane War Memorial where we will hold a short service starting at 10.30am.

Service of Remembrance

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
Amwell Lane War Memorial
Address
Great Amwell

Please do come along and join us on Sunday 10th November as we remember all those armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. This service takes place outside, so please wrap up warmly and bring an umbrella if it is raining.
[NOTE: There is a Remembrance Sunday Eucharist Service at 9am inside St John the Baptist Church if this is preferred]

Service of Remembrance

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Andrew's Church
Address
Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BU, United Kingdom

Please do come along and join us on Sunday 10th November as we remember all those armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. This service will start inside St Andrew's Church and then move outside to the war memorial, so please do bring coats and umbrellas as needed.

The Big Quiz Night for Tearfund

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew's Church
Address
Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BU

Join us in The Wilshere Hall at 7pm on Saturday 16th November for an epic evening of poverty-beating, community-building fun! Every penny raised will go to Tearfund, who work tirelessly to fight extreme poverty throughout the world.

10.30am Holy Communion at St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets
Address
Hoddesdon Road Stanstead St Margaret's, SG12 8EG, United Kingdom

Join us at 10.30 am for Holy Communion at St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

If you are not able to attend in person or would like to follow an online service, the Church of England provides a weekly live steam, previous pre-recorded services as well as other digital resources. All of the Church of England online weekly service content is manually subtitled and contains British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation throughout. Click 'JOIN ONLINE' below to go to the Church of England ‘Church Online’ page or visit www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/church-online.

Willowthorpe Care Home Service

Occurring
Friday 19 January 2024, Friday 16 February 2024, Friday 15 March 2024, Friday 26 April 2024, Friday 24 May 2024, Friday 21 June 2024, Friday 19 July 2024, Friday 20 September 2024, Friday 18 October 2024, Friday 29 November 2024, Friday 13 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
Willowthorpe Care Home
Address
High St Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8AS, United Kingdom

There are two Care Homes (Willowthorpe and Belmont View) in our Benefice and we visit each of them regularly once a month.

The service is designed to be accessible to everyone including those residents who have memory problems, and we welcome people from all Christian denominations.

We sing and pray together, listen to a Bible reading and enjoy having church. We have at least four hymns, chosen to reflect the church seasons and celebrations, and to engage with the long term memories of residents. We offer Communion or a Blessing at the end of the service and respect the choice and traditions of everyone who comes.

Advent Carols

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St James' Church
Address
Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8JZ

Join us for a special Advent Carol Service at the old parish church of St James, Stanstead Abbots. A wonderful chance to get into the festive spirit in the beautiful setting of this historic church.

Christmas Tree Festival (Day 1)

Occurring
for 4 hours
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets
Address
Hoddesdon Road Stanstead St Margaret's, SG12 8EG, United Kingdom

Come and enjoy our Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's Church, St Margarets! Christmas fun for all the family and a wonderful show of Christmas community spirit. Running over two afternoons (7th and 8th December, 2 to 6pm).

Christmas Tree Festival (Day 2)

Occurring
for 4 hours
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets
Address
Hoddesdon Road Stanstead St Margaret's, SG12 8EG, United Kingdom

Come and enjoy our Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's Church, St Margarets! Christmas fun for all the family and a wonderful show of Christmas community spirit. Running over two afternoons (7th and 8th December, 2 to 6pm).

Carols by Candlelight

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
St John's Lane Great Amwell Ware, SG12 9SR, United Kingdom

Carols by Candlelight at St John the Baptist, Great Amwell will be held on Sunday 15th December at 6.30pm. Come and join the song in beautiful candlelight!

Carols by Candlelight

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Andrew's Church
Address
Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BU, United Kingdom

Carols by Candlelight at St Andrew's Church, Stanstead Abbots will be held on Sunday 22nd December at 6.30pm. Come and join the singing in beautiful candlelight!

The Christmas Journey: The Nativity Story Reimagined

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Starting at St Margarets Train Station and ending at St Andrew's Church, Stanstead Abbots
Address

A fun and interactive nativity for all the family on Christmas Eve! Wrap up warmly and join us as we walk the Christmas Journey, following the star to find baby Jesus.

Christmas Eve 'Midnight' Holy Communion

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
St John's Lane Great Amwell Ware, SG12 9SR, United Kingdom

A Christmas Eve 'Midnight' Holy Communion for all the Benefice at St John the Baptist, Great Amwell.

Christmas Day Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Andrew's Church
Address
Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BU, United Kingdom

Christmas Day Benefice Service will be held at St Andrew's Church, Stanstead Abbots. Come and celebrate the birth of Jesus with us!