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.

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 14 December 2025: Advent 3

Occurring: Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for 1 hour
Venue: St John the Evangelist
Address

Sunday 14 December 2025: Advent 3

Our Audio Service. NEW
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN
https://soundcloud.com/user-844410332/sunday-14-dec25-advent-3-m4a
The Service is led by Revd Selina Evans. We continue to reflect on the poetry of George Herbert
as Dr John Stewart reads Dialogue from Wounded I Sing by Bishop Richard Harries. (see also below)
The readings are offered by Michael Irish and Colleen Moore.
O Come O Come Emmanuel
On Jordan's Bank
Wait for the Lord
Longing for Light
In the Bleak Midwinter

Saturday:
9:30am The Hub Cafe is open for breakfast and everyone is welcome
2:00pm Welwyn Garden City Churches Carol Singing in the Howard's Centre
7:30pm Welwyn Garden City Orchestra and Chorus Christmas Concert at St John's Church
8:30pm General Compline for the Second Sunday in Advent is available on our Soundcloud page.

Tomorrow In Church
Enjoy the Audio Service - the link is above
9.30am Parish Eucharist at St John's Church. Celebrant Selina. Homily: Bishop Richard Harries via video
11:00am Anglican-led Service at Digswell Village Church [Fr Rob]
2:30pm Hertfordshire Concert Band Family Concert at St John's Church
8:30pm General Compline for the Second Sunday in Advent