On Sundays we do many of the things that Christians have been doing for millenia. We celebrate the Eucharist at 10am. ‘Eucharist’ is the Greek word for thanksgiving. We sing with joy, we pray knowing that God loves us and hears our prayers. We read the Bible, hearing the story of God and God’s people, knowing that we too are part of that story. We take, bless, brake and share the bread and wine of Holy Communion, knowing that as we do so, Christ is present with us.

The service lasts about an hour. There’s no formal dress code – come as you are (your jeans are fine!). You can expect hymns with organ, more contemporary songs from different genres, and music from right across the centuries. Children are always welcome.

After the service we love to spend time getting to know one another over Tea, Coffee and biscuits.

Held every Tuesday between 11am-1pm at The Parish Centre on Hall Grove (opposite the doctors surgery), Mary and Isabel’s Compassionate Cafe is a wonderful space to meet new people, enjoy excellent refreshments and make new friends. It’s a new partnership between St Mary Magdalene Church and Isabel Hospice. Everyone is welcome, and we offer a special welcome to those who are nearing the end of life, their carers, and anyone who might be feeling a bit lonely or isolated. If you’d welcome getting to know some local friends, seeing some friendly faces and some companionship, just drop in, or get in touch if you have any questions.

This is a smaller service than our Sunday gathering for worship, and we are especially glad to welcome friends from Welwyn Garden City services for adults with learning disabilities . The service is about 45minutes long, includes hymns, and is followed by tea, coffee, and cake.