This weekend’s Bible readings:Romans 7:15-25a (p 1134) Matthew 11:16-end (p 976)Service on 19th July:On 19th July, our benefice choir will be joined by the Little Munden School choir at our communion service at 10.30. Please join us if you can, to welcome the children and their families. Owing to logistical challenges, the service that day will not be streamed.Knit & Natter group 9th July:If you like knitting or crocheting, come and join us in the Sargent room (at the back of Standon Village Hall) any time between 1pm and 3.30pm, usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tea & cakes will be available. Our next meeting is on Thursday 9th July. For more information please contact Diane on 01920 821130 or Marion on 01920 745683.Bike ‘n’ Hike:This year’s sponsored Bike ‘n’ Hike, organised by the Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust, will take place on Saturday 12th September. This is an important fundraiser for BHHCT, who, among other things, support churches (including ours) with grants for capital work. If you would like to cycle, walk or drive around the area visiting churches, please see the poster at the back of our churches for sign up details. If you are able to offer an hour or two to welcome participants to our churches, please speak to the appropriate church warden.Reading challenge:‘10ofthose’ (a Christian publishing company) is running a summer reading challenge, entitled Go All In, to recognise the current National Year of Reading. The challenge is to read 4 Christian books from their extensive collection, and for those who want to enter officially, there's a chance to win book vouchers. More information is at https://uk.10ofthose.com/go-all-in Lizzy is happy to order any books that you are interested in - just speak to her or email lizzy@ubsms.org.ukChristianity Explored course:This 7 session course will run in the autumn on Sunday afternoons. It is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more or refreshing their knowledge of what our Christian faith is about. If you or anyone you know is interested in taking part, or if you would like to help support the group, please speak to Caroline.Holiday Bible Club 24th – 27th August:Bookings are going well and Caroline is collecting names of any who would like to help with the 2026 Holiday Bible Club, ‘God’s People and the Temple of the Rising Son’.The club runs from 10 – 3 on each of the four days; we meet for briefing and prayer at 9.30 each morning.The larger the team, the easier it is for everyone. Please consider whether you can help on some or all of the days, and, if so, please speak to Caroline.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sPlease note there will be no Wednesday morning service in August.Sunday services:5th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints12th July 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s19th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints26th July 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s2nd August 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All SaintsDates & meetings coming up:15th July, 5.00 pm Roger de Clare leavers service, St Mary’s16th July, 2.00 pm Vacancy team meeting, The Old Top Shop22nd July, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s22nd July, 1.15 pm Little Munden School leavers service, All Saints
This weekend’s Bible reading:Romans 6: 12-end (p 1133)An update about the Vacancy:A message from Michael, who is chairing the vacancy committee:I am sorry to have to let you know that we have been informed that our candidate selected to come to the benefice for interview has accepted a post elsewhere and is withdrawing from the interview process.I know this will be disappointing news and I am sad that this second round of recruitment has ended in this way. We will now need to look at a timetable for the third round of recruitment.Please pray for those who are carrying an enormous amount at this time. We know God has this but everyone needs to support each other in prayer and practical action so that our benefice can grow and continue to reach out to our communities as the next months unfold.Michael SmithChoral Evensong Sunday 28th June, 6pm at St Mary’s:Please join us this weekend for our regular service of Choral Evensong. Our benefice choir will lead us in this reflective service of word and music.Thank you:Thank you to everyone for your generous support over the last couple of weeks of events, with totals raised from Open Gardens £9,740, Victoria Smith's concert £371, Midsummer Revels £545 and Midweek Music with Haileybury £250. All of these events have reached out to our communities in different ways, our churches have benefited financially and we are very grateful. A huge thank you, too, to those who have worked so hard to make these events successful.Reading challenge:‘10ofthose’ (a Christian publishing company) is running a summer reading challenge, entitled Go All In, to recognise the current National Year of Reading. The challenge is to read 4 Christian books from their extensive collection, and for those who want to enter officially, there's a chance to win book vouchers. More information is at https://uk.10ofthose.com/go-all-in Lizzy is happy to order any books that you are interested in - just speak to her or email lizzy@ubsms.org.ukNew Seasons 4th July:There will be a meeting of New Seasons bereavement group in All Saints on Saturday, 2 - 4pm. If you have lost your partner, recently or long ago please join us for an informal chat with tea and cake. For more information please phone Heather on 07909 065550 or just come along on the day.Christianity Explored course:Plans are advancing for the Christianity Explored course in the autumn. This is a 7 session course is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more or refreshing their knowledge of what our Christian faith is about. It will take place on Sunday afternoons. If you or anyone you know is interested in taking part, or if you would like to help support the group, please speak to Caroline.Holiday Bible Club 24th – 27th August:Bookings are going well and Caroline is collecting names of any who would like to help with the 2026 Holiday Bible Club, ‘God’s People and the Temple of the Rising Son’.The club runs from 10 – 3 on each of the four days; we meet for briefing and prayer at 9.30 each morning.The larger the team, the easier it is for everyone. Please consider whether you can help on some or all of the days, and, if so, please speak to Caroline.Streaming in St Mary’s:We could still do with some more help with streaming in St Mary’s. If that might be you, please speak to Marion, Angie, Michael or Caroline.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sPlease note there will be no Wednesday morning service in August.Sunday services:28th June 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s5th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints12th July 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s19th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints26th July 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’sDates & meetings coming up:29th June, 11.30 am Memorial service for Ann Smith, All Saints1st July, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall4th July, 2.00 pm New Seasons group meeting, All Saints15th July, 5.00 pm Roger de Clare leavers service, St Mary’s22nd July, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s22nd July, 1.15 pm Little Munden School leavers service, All Saints
This weekend’s Bible readings:Romans 6:1b-11 (p 1132) Matthew 10:24-39 (p 975)Midweek Music at St Mary’s 24th June:For this Wednesday’s concert we will be welcoming music students from Haileybury College. As usual refreshments will be available from 11.30 until the concert at 12.30 which will last about 30-40 minutes. There will be a retiring collection to support the work of our three Benefice churches.Choral Evensong Sunday 28th June, 6pm at St Mary’s:Please join us at St Mary’s next Sunday for our regular service of Choral Evensong. Our benefice choir will lead us in this reflective service of word and music.Update about the Vacancy:Please continue to pray for our parish representatives and for the interviews for our new Rector which will take place on Wednesday 1st July.Streaming in St Mary’s:If you might be interested in supporting our services by learning how to use the (very simple) streaming system in St Mary’s, please speak to Marion, Angie, Michael or Caroline. It would be good to have another name or two on the rota.New Seasons 4th July:There will be a meeting of New Seasons bereavement group in Little Munden church on Saturday 4th July from 2pm until 4pm. If you have recently lost your partner or if it was many years ago please join us for an informal chat with a cup of tea and a piece of cake. If you would like more information please phone Heather on 07909 065550 or just come along on the day.Knitting for Kisiizi:Thank you to everyone who knits items to send to Kisiizi hospital. May we ask, please, that no more hats are knitted at the moment. Kisiizi still needs vests, especially the smaller size for prem babies. The patterns can be found in the folder by the wool basket. If you or anyone you know has some wool which you no longer need, please can you put it in this basket for our knitters. Please contact Diane on 01920821130 if you need it collecting.Christianity Explored course:We are planning to run a Christianity Explored course in the autumn. This is a 7 session course, consisting of video clips, Bible study and discussion and is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more or refreshing their knowledge of what our Chrisitan faith is about. It will take place on Sunday afternoons (apart from 4th Sundays) in September and October. If you or anyone you know is interested in taking part, or if you would like to help support the group, please speak to Caroline.Holiday Bible Club 24th – 27th August:Bookings are going well and Caroline is collecting names of any who would like to help with the 2026 Holiday Bible Club, ‘God’s People and the Temple of the Rising Son’. The club runs from 10 – 3 on each of the four days; we meet for briefing and prayer at 9.30 each morning. The larger the team, the easier it is for everyone. If you can help on some or all of the days, please speak to Caroline.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sPlease note that the Wednesday service will start at 9.45 on 1st JulySunday services:21st June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints28th June 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s5th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints12th July 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s19th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy Communion, All SaintsDates & meetings coming up:24th June, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s29th June, 11.30 am Memorial service for Ann Smith, All Saints1st July, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall4th July, 2.00 pm New Seasons group meeting, All Saints15th July, 5.00 pm Roger de Clare leavers service, St Mary’s22nd July, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s22nd July, 1.15 pm Little Munden School leavers service, All Saints
This weekend’s Bible readings:Romans 5:1-8 (p 1132) Matthew 9:35-10:8 (p 974)Streaming in St Mary’s:If you might be interested in supporting our services by learning how to use the (very simple) streaming system in St Mary’s, please speak to Marion, Angie, Michael or Caroline. It would be good to have another name or two on the rota.Concert in All Saints 14th June:Victoria Smith, whose whole family has contributed in the past to our ‘For One Night Only’ concerts in All Saints, will be performing with other local young musicians in All Saints this Sunday afternoon at 3.00. This concert will count towards her Gold Arts Award. Entry will be free, with a retiring collection for the church. There will be refreshments served after the concert. Please come and support V if you can.New Seasons 4th July:There will be a meeting of New Seasons bereavement group in Little Munden church on Saturday 4th July from 2pm until 4pm. If you have recently lost your partner or if it was many years ago please join us for an informal chat with a cup of tea and a piece of cake. If you would like more information please phone Heather on 07909 065550 or just come along on the day.Midsummer Revels concert in St Mary’s 20th June:Standon Sing, Rib Singers and Imperial Male Voice Choir will perform a picnic concert in St Mary’s on Saturday 20th June at 4.00 pm. Entry is free, with a retiring collection for FOSM. Come along if you can, and bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden of Knight’s Court during an extended interval.Knitting for Kisiizi:Thank you to everyone who knits items to send to Kisiizi hospital. May we ask, please, that no more hats are knitted at the moment. Kisiizi still needs vests, especially the smaller size for prem babies. The patterns can be found in the folder by the wool basket. If you or anyone you know has some wool which you no longer need, please can you put it in this basket for our knitters. Please contact Diane on 01920821130 if you need it collecting.Christianity Explored course:We are planning to run a Christianity Explored course in the autumn. This is a 7 session course, consisting of video clips, Bible study and discussion and is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more or refreshing their knowledge of what our Chrisitan faith is about. It will take place on Sunday afternoons (apart from 4th Sundays) in September and October. If you or anyone you know is interested in taking part, or if you would like to help support the group, please speak to Caroline.Holiday Bible Club 24th – 27th August:Caroline is collecting names of any who would like to help with the 2026 Holiday Bible Club, ‘God’s People and the Temple of the Rising Son’. The club runs from 10 – 3 on each of the four days; we meet for briefing and prayer at 9.30 each morning. If you can help on some or all of the days, please speak to Caroline.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:14th June 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s21st June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints28th June 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s5th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints12th July 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’sDates & meetings coming up:14th June, 3.00 pm V Smith concert, All Saints20th June, 4.00 pm Midsummer Revels concert, St Mary’s24th June, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s29th June, 11.30 am Memorial service for Ann Smith, All Saints1st July, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall4th July, 2.00 pm New Seasons group meeting, All Saints15th July, 5.00 pm Roger de Clare leavers service, St Mary’s
