Great Amwell with St Margarets and Stanstead Abbots
Our churches sit in a triangle of countryside in the three villages of Great Amwell, St Margarets and Stanstead Abbots, and serve the community by working together to bring God’s Good News to everyone.
We seek to make space for people to meet God in worship and prayer, to belong to God’s Family and join our fellowship, and to get out and show God’s Love through social action and working in our community. We have close links with our two Church schools and are blessed by being able to work with the teachers, staff and children.
We want to welcome everyone and to help them to walk closer with God, discovering together what it means to ‘live life in all its fullness’, as Jesus promised we would!
Rev’d Dr Sarah Forrest
Vicar of the Benefice
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REGULAR WEEKLY SERVICES St John the Baptist, Great Amwell St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets St Andrew, Stanstead Abbots Please do check out the Diary for details of special services |
LATEST UPDATES
Bike ‘n’ Hike THIS SATURDAY 12th September
Looking for a fun way to get outdoors together this weekend? Why not take part in Bike ‘n’ Hike! We’ve created a special Family Map with a circular route linking our three local churches. Families can complete the route by bike or on foot, starting at whichever church is most convenient. All our churches in the Benefice will be open from 9am–5pm as pit stops, making it a lovely opportunity to explore the local area, discover our historic churches and enjoy a family adventure along the way. Taking part doesn’t have to involve fundraising – you can simply enjoy the walk or cycle together. However, if you’d like to turn it into a sponsored challenge, it’s a great way to raise money for local churches too, with half of everything raised going to a local church of your choice. Please contact admin@3churches.net if you would like the Family Map or Sponsor Form. For more information about Bike ‘n’ Hike visit: https://bedshertshct.org.uk/bike-n-hike/
Prayers for Nepal
Please join us in praying for the people and communities in Nepal affected by the devastating flash floods of 26 August. We particularly remember those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and those still missing. Clive and Andrea from our St Andrew’s congregation have worked with the International Nepal Fellowship (INF) for more than 30 years, and INF is supporting communities affected by the disaster. If you would like to support their relief work, you can make a donation through the INF Nepal Flood Appeal or find out more about International Nepal Fellowship. Above all, please keep Nepal in your prayers.
Let’s Make Church together!
Looking for a place where your child can explore faith through movement, music, creativity and sensory play? Make Church is a new monthly gathering for children and families that’s all about being together, having fun and growing in faith – with no need to sit still or be quiet (unless you want to)! Meeting every third Sunday of the month, 4pm at St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots. Upcoming dates for 2026: 21 June, 19 July, 20 September, 18 October, 15 November and 20 December. NOTE: there will be session in August. Especially designed for children of all ages and abilities. Expect songs, movement, hands-on experiences and a warm welcome for parents and carers too. Come as you are. Let’s Make Church together. Got questions? Message us: vicar@3churches.net.
Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO). Great Amwell with St Margarets and Stanstead Abbotts PCCs are committed to creating a safer, caring environment, listening to and taking seriously all disclosures of abuse. We pledge to support Victims and Survivors regardless of when or where the abuse occurred, following the House of Bishops guidance to ensure safety and pastoral care.
View our Safeguarding page HERE for more information.
All the churches have PA systems and Induction loops, and children are very welcome at all our services.
Please do get in touch with us if there is any further information you would like,
or anything you would like us churches to include in our prayers.
For contact information please see the Contact Us section of the website.
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