This weekend’s Bible readings:

James 3:1-12 (p 1214) and Mark 8:27-end (p 1012)

Events coming up:

Pop-Up Shop 22nd September:

The fairtrade pop up shop is back next Sunday. Marion will be taking advance orders for Advent calendars and candles.

Benefice bookstall 22nd September:

The bookstall will also be back next week. Lizzy plans to have Christmas stock for the end of October, so if there’s something in particular that you know you would like her to order, please let her know.

Sunday lunch at the Star 22nd September:

Heather is organising our next Sunday lunch at the Star, next Sunday at 12.15pm. For more information, please contact Heather 07909 065550.

Diocesan vacancies:

The Diocese is advertising for two part-time administrators to work with the Education Team at Holywell Lodge, and has asked that we highlight this. Further details are available on their website at https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/vacancies-role/diocesan-roles/ .

What’s been happening recently:

Children’s groups:

Little Angels returned for the new academic year on Friday. We were thrilled to welcome 13 pre-school children with their parents/carers. A fun time was had by all! At the café, we now have two groups for children. Lizzy S and Luke are both coming each week, and the older children have more focussed Bible study in the Upper Room while the younger ones continue with the activities downstairs. One of the older group described this week’s session as his best day ever! And, at collective worship in both schools this week, those who had attended our HBC could show that they remembered several key points from the teaching they received there. Please continue to pray for all our outreach work.

Services for the next few weeks:

Midweek services each week:

Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine's

Wednesdays, 9.30am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary's

Sunday services:

15th September 8.00am Ante communion, St Mary's

10.30am Morning worship, All Saints

22nd September 10.30am All age harvest worship, St Mary's

6.00pm Harvest Choral Evensong, St Mary's

29th September 10.30am Harvest morning worship, St Catherine's

6th October 8.00am Holy communion, St Mary's

10.30am Harvest morning worship, All Saints

13th October 10.30am Holy communion, St Mary's

20th October 8.00am Holy communion, St Mary's

10.30am Holy communion, All Saints