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Remembrance Sunday 2023

We held two outside services in honour of Remembrance Sunday on 12th November: one at the War Memorial at St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots and another at the Amwell Lane War Memorial, Great Amwell. These were poignant services. As we all stood together, young and old, we remembered those who have suffered far greater hardships […]

All Saints’/All Souls’ 2023

To mark All Saints’ and All Souls’ we held two special services: on Wednesday 1st November (All Saints’ Day) at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets and on Sunday 5th November at St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots. Our All Saints’/All Souls’ Services of remembrance were quiet and reflective services, open to all who have lost a […]

Baby Loss Awareness Week, 9–15th October 2023

The loss of a baby or pregnancy is heart-breaking, and this is happening to families across the UK everyday. During Baby Loss Awareness Week, from 9–15th October, The 3 Churches Benefice wanted to create a special display to remember all the babies lost, whether recently or long ago. As such, we made a Ribbon Display […]

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival was a wonderful day held on Sunday 8th October 2023. We had a lovely service at the Old Parish Church of St James, which was full of people all there to celebrate the harvest. The church and barn were beautifully decorated (as seen in the photo gallery above). After the service, there was […]

The Big Quiz Night for Tearfund

On Saturday 7th October, we had an epic night of poverty-beating fun as we took part in The Big Quiz Night for Tearfund. This is an event that is run nationally, with churches all over the UK taking part. This year at The Wilshere Hall we had a great turnout with around 23 attendees. It […]

The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub

As many of you will know, the local Foodbank Hub operating out of St Margarets’ Parish Church (St Mary the Virgin) began life in December 2020, after discussions with Rev’d Dr Sarah Forrest. Through her links with the schools, the increasing strain on individuals and families during the Pandemic became apparent, and the idea of […]

UPCOMING EVENTS/SERVICES

Life Group: new course starting in September!
This new course – just10 – is a ten-session series to explain the Ten Commandments and their relevance today. Across ten sessions, we are invited to consider the issues at the heart of each of the Ten Commandments. Using contemporary wording and placing each commandment in a 21st-century context, just10 unpacks how to embrace the Ten Commandments so that each of us can live life to the full. Join us at a Life Group either on Tuesdays on Zoom, 7.30–9pm or alternate Thursdays at The Wilshere Hall, 10.30–12pm.

All Age Harvest Service ~ Sunday 1st October
Join us for our 10.30am All Age Harvest Service at St Andrew’s Church on Sunday 1st October. Everyone welcome!

Maintenance Day at St John the Baptist ~ Saturday 30th September
On 30th September, we are having a maintenance day at St John the Baptist from 10am onwards, if the weather is fine. There are plenty of jobs to be tackled and volunteers would be very welcome.

The Big Quiz Night for Tearfund ~ Saturday 7th October
Join us or an epic evening of poverty-beating, community-building fun! Every penny raised will go to Tearfund, who work tirelessly to fight extreme poverty throughout the world. Saturday 7th October, 7pm at The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church. See the poster HERE for the details.

Harvest Festival ~ Sunday 8th October
On Sunday 8^th October, a traditional Harvest Festival celebration, with thanksgiving service and lunch, is being held for everyone to enjoy! Come and enjoy the beautiful historic church of St James, give thanks for the harvest and celebrate locally produced food in all its variety. Tickets for lunch cost £15. To book a place, please email ginitrower@btinternet.com or book online HERE. See the poster HERE.

Quiz Night for St John the Baptist Heating Replacement Fund ~ Friday 13th October
Come along to an evening of quiz fun in aid of St John the Baptist Heating Replacement Fund on Friday 13^th October, 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start, at Great Amwell Parish Hall. Please see the poster HERE for all the information.