Teddy Club

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
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
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

Start and end your week with a short, 30-minute prayer service from the comfort of your own home. A twice-weekly online Morning Prayer service for anyone to join.

Belmont View Care Home Service

Occurring
Friday 24 January 2025, Friday 21 February 2025, Friday 21 March 2025, Wednesday 16 April 2025, Friday 16 May 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
Belmont View
Address
Hailey Lane Hertford, SG13 7NY

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.

Benefice Breakfast

Occurring
Monthly. Every Last Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
The Wilshere Hall
Address
St Andrew's Church, Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbots, SG12 8BU

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

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

NOTE: from 25th January 2025 breakfast starts at 9.30am

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

Occurring
Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
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
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.

Warm Welcome Spaces Coffee Morning

Occurring
Every Monday at for 2 hours
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.

Tuesday Prayer Group

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 1 hour
Venue
Sue Hardwick's House
Address
(email [email protected] if you would like more information)

A group meeting every Tuesday morning for fellowship and with a focus on prayer.

Tuesday Life Group

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

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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Wednesday Life Group

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

Life Group for Sharing, Prayer and Bible Study, which meets every Wednesday morning at 10.30am in The Wilshere Hall.

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
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.

Thursday Life Group

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.

Willowthorpe Care Home Service

Occurring
Friday 31 January 2025, Friday 28 February 2025, Friday 28 March 2025, Friday 25 April 2025, Friday 23 May 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
Willowthorpe Care Home
Address
High Street Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8AS

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.

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.

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, Friday 21 February 2025, Monday 07 April 2025, Friday 11 April 2025, Monday 14 April 2025, Monday 21 July 2025, Friday 25 July 2025, Monday 28 July 2025, Monday 04 August 2025, Friday 08 August 2025, Monday 11 August 2025, Friday 15 August 2025, Monday 18 August 2025, Friday 22 August 2025, Friday 29 August 2025, Friday 31 October 2025, Monday 29 December 2025, Friday 02 January 2026 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].