WHAT: St John’s Quiz Night WHEN: 7pm (for a prompt 7.30pm start) on Friday 16th October WHERE: Great Amwell Parish Hall, Great Amwell, Ware SG12 9SG
St John’s Quiz Night will be held on at 7pm (for a prompt 7.30pm start) on Friday 16th October at Great Amwell Parish Hall. Fundraising for St Johns Baptist Church damp course on the left of the stained-glass window.
£20 per ticket includes dinner.
Teams of up to 8.
Bring your own glass, drinks, cuttlery and nibbles.
Dinner: Choose from fish and chips or chicken and chips (vegetarian option available). Please state your choice when booking.
For more information or to book your tickets, please contact Bryan (bjbrace122@gmail.com).
The three villages will come together on Sunday 4th October for this year’s Harvest Festival, with a Harvest Thanksgiving Service followed by a traditional Harvest Lunch.
Harvest Thanksgiving Service
The morning begins with a Harvest Thanksgiving Service at 11am at St James’ Church on Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts.
The service is an opportunity to give thanks for the harvest, the work of those who grow and produce our food, and for the local community. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in this annual celebration.
Harvest Lunch
Following the service, the Harvest Lunch will be held at 12.30pm in the Haybarn at Stanstead Bury Farm, just a short walk from the church.
The lunch will celebrate the harvest and locally produced food, with seasonal ingredients helping to bring everyone together around the table.
Book Your Place
Tickets for the Harvest Lunch are £20 and must be booked in advance, as places are limited.
Looking for something a little different this summer? Why not step inside St Mary’s Church, St Margarets and discover a gallery of miniature masterpieces?
A Celebration in Miniature promises to be a delightful exhibition showcasing unique artworks inspired by Stanstead Abbotts & St Margarets. Created by local artists, each piece may be small in size, but together they capture the character, beauty and stories of our villages.
Visitors are invited to browse the exhibition in the wonderful setting of St Mary’s Church and take part in a silent auction, with the opportunity to bid on favourite pieces and perhaps take home a unique work of art. If something catches your eye, simply register at the welcome desk to receive a bidder number and then place your bid on the sheet next to the artwork. You can bid on as many pieces as you like, and at the close of the auction, the highest bidder takes home the artwork.
There is an extra way to get involved too. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favourite exhibit, with the winning artist receiving the People’s Choice Award. So, while you’re admiring the collection, don’t forget to cast your vote and help crown the public’s favourite miniature masterpiece.
The event begins with a Preview Evening on Friday 31 July from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, where guests can enjoy cheese and wine while being among the first to view the collection.
The exhibition then continues on:
Saturday 1 August, 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Sunday 2 August, 2.00pm – 5.00pm
The exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to spend some time in St Mary’s, admire the talents of local artists and have your say by voting for the People’s Choice Award. There may even be a piece of art that captures your heart and finds a new home on your wall.
After all, sometimes the smallest works of art leave the biggest impression!
Don’t forget! If you’re interested in entering an artwork, get in touch for your entry form asap! Deadline for entry forms is Monday 27th July.
Sometimes all we need is a friendly face, a cup of tea and someone to listen.
The Community Hub Drop-in offers exactly that – a welcoming space where anyone is invited to pop in for a chat, enjoy a free cuppa and find a little support if they need it.
Held every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11.30am at St Mary the Virgin Church, St Margarets, the drop-in is free to attend and open to everyone. If you’re feeling isolated, worried about your finances, finding life a little overwhelming or simply fancy some company, you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome.
The team is also able to help people access additional support where needed. A private telephone is available for contacting organisations such as Citizens Advice, Mind, Age UK, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and Alcoholics Anonymous. There is also a Chromebook available, providing a quiet, private space for visitors to search online for information and support services.
No appointment is needed, and there’s no pressure or expectation – just a chance to sit down, have a chat and explore any support that may be helpful.
If you think a friendly conversation over a cup of tea could brighten your week, why not drop in?
Community Hub Drop-in 📍 St Mary the Virgin Church, St Margarets 📅 Every Wednesday 🕥 10.30am – 11.30am
The 3 Churches Benefice has a few different sessions running especially for children and their adults over the summer!
Make Lunch
Make Lunch is back this summer and we’d love to welcome you!
Join us on Mondays throughout the school holidays – 28th July, 4th August, 11th August, 18th August and 25th August – from 12pm to 2pm at The Wilshere Hall on Cappell Lane.
Alongside a free lunch, there will be games, crafts and activities for children, and a relaxed space for families to spend time together during the summer holidays.
Run in partnership with Transforming Lives for Good (TLG), Make Lunch is open to families with school-aged children who receive free school meals, or for anyone finding things a bit stretched financially at the moment. Younger siblings are very welcome too.
Over the summer, we also have two Make Churchsessions on 21 June and 19 July, and we’d love to see as many of you there as possible!
Make Church is a relaxed, joy-filled space where children and their adults can explore faith together through movement, music, creativity and sensory play. There’s no expectation to sit still or be quiet – just come as you are and join in as much or as little as you like.
St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots Every 3rd Sunday of the month at 4pm Designed for children of all ages and abilities Expect songs, movement, hands-on activities, and a warm welcome for parents and carers too
We’d really love your help in growing this special community. If you know a family – friends, neighbours, or school contacts – who might enjoy something like this, please do pass this information on to them.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch!
Tiny artworks will be taking centre stage this summer as St Mary’s Church, St Margarets hosts its Summer Art Exhibition: A Celebration in Miniature.
This unique community event will showcase a collection of miniature artworks inspired by the theme ‘Stanstead Abbotts & St Margarets’, all created by local artists. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take home a favourite piece by placing bids in a silent auction, with all proceeds supporting the work and ministry of St Mary’s Church, St Margarets.
The exhibition begins with a Preview Evening on Friday 31 July from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, where guests can enjoy cheese and wine while being among the first to view the artwork. The exhibition then continues on Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August, from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, with refreshments available.
The organisers are also inviting artists of all ages and abilities to get involved. Whether you paint, draw, stitch, print, photograph or create in another medium, this is a wonderful opportunity to share your creativity with the community. The challenge is simple: create a piece of artwork on a canvas A6 size or smaller, inspired by our beautiful local area of Stanstead Abbotts & St Margarets.
This promises to be a delightful celebration of local creativity in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church. Whether you’re submitting a piece of art, placing a bid, or simply coming along to admire the miniature masterpieces, everyone is warmly invited.
Artist submission deadline: 27 July 2026. Entry fee: £5 per artwork.
For more information or to request an artist entry form, please contact admin@3churches.net.
Join us this Mothering Sunday on 15th March as we celebrate and give thanks for our mothers, and all those who nurture and care for us.
We especially invite those with children to our family friendly services, designed to be creative, engaging and suitable for all ages:
💜 9am – Mothering Sunday Service at St John the Baptist, Great Amwell 💜 4pm – Mothering Sunday Make Church at St Andrew, Stanstead Abbots
We also have more traditional services: 🌸 10.30am – Morning Prayer at St Andrew, Stanstead Abbots 🌸 10.30am – Holy Communion at St Mary’s, St Margarets
There will be flowers given out at every service as a small token of appreciation and love.
Mothering Sunday can bring many different emotions for different people and we are here for all of them. Wherever you are on your journey, you are warmly invited to join us.
Christmas Tree Festival 2–6pm on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December St Mary’s Church, Hoddesdon Road, St Margarets
The 3 Churches Benefice are holding a Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets. It is a wonderful opportunity for us all, as a community, to get into the spirit of Christmas!
Entry to the Festival will be FREE, but seasonal refreshments will be available to buy for those visiting. We will also have a tombola, children’s activities, a teddy tombola and craft stalls with some lovely homemade items. Any proceeds will go towards the work and upkeep of the church.
*NEW THIS YEAR* We also have a ‘Carols amidst the Christmas Trees’ at 5pm on Sunday 7thDecember. Don’t miss it!
As the weather turns colder, we’re opening our doors and hearts to offer Warm Welcome Spaces across The 3 Churches Benefice. Whether you’re looking for company, a cuppa, or simply a warm and friendly place to spend some time, we’d love to see you.
Coffee Morning – Every Monday 📍 The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Cappell Lane, Stanstead Abbotts 🕘 9.00–11.00am
Come and share a cup of tea or coffee, enjoy a fun activity and connect with others in our free, welcoming space. It’s a relaxed, friendly morning where everyone is welcome!
Community Hub Drop-in – Every Wednesday 📍 St Mary’s Church, Hoddesdon Road, St Margarets 🕥 10.30–11.30am
Our Wednesday session is open to anyone who needs a chat, a bit of practical help, or just a safe space to sit and relax for a while.
These sessions are part of the national Warm Welcome Spaces initiative, supporting communities to come together and ensuring everyone has somewhere warm and welcoming to go this winter.
So if you’re nearby – come and join us! Have a cuppa, meet new friends and enjoy the warmth of community.
As we approach Remembrance Sunday, The 3 Churches Benefice invites everyone in our community to come together in gratitude and reflection. On Sunday 9th November 2025, we will gather to honour the courage, sacrifice and service of all those who have given their lives in conflicts past and present.
Our services this year will be held across the Benefice as follows:
9.00am – Remembrance Sunday Eucharist Service St John the Baptist Church, Great Amwell Begin the day with a quiet and reflective Eucharist service, offering time for prayer and thanksgiving for all who have served.
10.30am – Service of Remembrance Amwell Lane War Memorial, Great Amwell Join us outdoors at the Amwell Lane War Memorial for our traditional Act of Remembrance. We will pause together for the two-minute silence and the laying of wreaths. Please dress warmly and bring umbrellas in case of rain.
10.30am – Service of Remembrance St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbotts This service will begin inside St Andrew’s Church before moving outside to the war memorial for the Act of Remembrance. We invite everyone to come prepared for the weather as we gather together in reflection and unity.
Remembrance Sunday is a meaningful moment in the life of our community – a time to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to pray for peace in our world today. We look forward to welcoming you as we stand together in remembrance and hope.
