There are a number of different services during Holy Week and Easter. Sunday 29th March ~ Palm Sunday 9am Eucharist at St John the Baptist Church, Great Amwell 10.30am Holy Communion at St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead AbbotsSunday 29th March ~ Palm Sunday 9am Eucharist at St John the Baptist Church, Great Amwell 10.30am Holy Communion at St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead AbbotsMonday 30th March ~ Holy Week 7.30pm Compline at St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead AbbotsTuesday 31st March ~ Holy Week 7.30pm Easter Meditation on Zoom (Join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2701785021 or scan the QR code)Wednesday 1st April ~ Holy Week Midday Holy Communion at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets 7.30pm Compline at St Mary’s Church, St MargaretsThursday 2nd April ~ Maundy Thursday11am Maundy Thursday Chrism Eucharist at St Albans Cathedral6.30pm Maundy Thursday Meal at The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots7.30pm Tenebrae Service at St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead AbbotsFriday 3rd April ~ Good Friday 10am Good Friday Walk of Witness and Reflective Service from St John the Baptist Church, Great Amwell/10.30am from St Mary’s Church, St Margarets to St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots 2pm The Way of the Cross, a Passiontide Service at St John the Baptist Church, Great Amwell Sunday 5th April ~ Easter Day 5.30am Easter Day Dawn Vigil at St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots 9am Easter Day Eucharist at St John the Baptist Church, Great Amwell 10.30am Easter Day Communion Service at St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead AbbotsWe encourage you to come along to as much or as little as you are able as we remember Christ's ultimate sacrifice, his triumph over death and the promise of new life.
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, 16th 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.
We have lots to offer at The 3 Churches Benefice, so please do check out what regular groups, meetings and services are running. Don’t forget to pick up/view our monthly News & Notices sheet for all the latest.If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to send us an email (admin@3churches.net / vicar@3churches.net).REGULAR GROUPS & MEETINGSMonday Coffee MorningA weekly coffee morning that meets during term time in The Wilshere Hall. During winter months, this is offered as part of the Warm Welcome Space initiative, but we meet all year round. Come and share a cuppa and a fun activity in our warm, welcoming and free space.Every Monday, 9:00–11:00am at The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church.Online Benefice Morning PrayerStart and end your week with a short, 30-minute prayer service from the comfort of your own home. Join us online: www.tinyurl.com/3churcheszoom.Every Monday and Friday at 9:30am on Zoom.Make Lunch Club (during School Holidays)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!Every Monday and Friday during school holidays from 12:00 to 2:00pm at The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots.Make Church Make Church is a new kind of church especially for children of all ages and abilities, and their grown-ups. It’s inclusive, joyful and sensory-friendly. Whether a child loves to sing, make noise, move around, or explore quietly – they’ll find a place at Make Church.Every third Sunday of the month, 4:00pm at St Andrew's Church, Stanstead Abbots. Stay and have refreshments with us afterwards!Teddy ClubWhy not try Teddy Club at The Wilshere Hall? Meeting once a month on a Thursday, 9:00–11:00 (term time only, see calendar for dates). For children up to three years old. £2 per session. Fun activities, stories, themed craft and more! Run by Bobtails Nursery & Teddy Club.Life GroupsLife Groups offer a chance to get together, study the Bible and pray. We have a few options to choose from:Monday Life Group – Alternate Mondays, 19:30 at St Mary’s, St Margarets.Tuesday Prayer Group – Every Tuesday, 9:30am at Sue Hardwick’s house.Tuesday Life Group – Every Tuesday, 7:30pm on Zoom (www.tinyurl.com/3churcheszoom).Wednesday Life Group – Every Wednesday, 10:30am at The Wilshere Hall.Thursday Life Group – Alternate Thursdays, 10:30am at The Wilshere Hall.Community Hub Drop-inOffers a safe space for anyone in the community who is in need of a listening ear or practical help. During winter months this is a Warm Welcome Space.Every Wednesday, 10:30–11:30am at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets.Benefice Coffee MorningMeeting alternate weeks for an informal social event.Every 2nd Thursday, 10:30am at The Red Lion, Stanstead Abbotts.Benefice Breakfast at The Wilshere HallThe perfect combination of conversation, enthusiastic debate and a full English breakfast! Everyone is welcome.Every last Saturday of the month, 10:00am at The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church.Care Home ServicesThere 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. Hope in ActionThe Three Churches Benefice also provides pastoral support for the Hope in Action group that meets every Wednesday, 5 to 6pm at The Ashlea Room, Stanstead Abbotts Parish Hall. Run by local charity Coffee and Coping, this group offers support not only for those struggling with addiction, but especially for partners and family members who need support, guidance and community while navigating the challenges of loving someone in addiction.REGULAR SERVICESOur regular service rota is as follows, but please do check out the Calendar for details of special services. * St John the Baptist Church, Great Amwell9:00am Every Sunday* St Mary’s Church, St Margarets10:30am Every 3rd SundayMidday Every Wednesday* St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots10:30am Every Sunday
