• T H E • T H R E E • V I L L A G E S • News & Information covering Great Amwell, St Margarets and Stanstead Abbotts •
The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub is in need of donations, specifically:
Donations can be dropped off on Wednesday morning between 10.30–11.30am at St Margarets Parish Church or to Sue Webb at 8 Miller Lane, Stanstead Abbotts.
Any donations are gratefully received.
Lyn Paddon, The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub Manager
The 3 Churches Benefice have a number of services running over Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday and ending with Easter Sunday. They look forward to welcoming you!
PALM SUNDAY ~ 24th March
9am Eucharist at St John the Baptist
10.30am Holy Communion Service at St Andrew
HOLY WEEK ONLINE EVENING REFLECTIONS
Monday 25th March~ Compline
Tuesday 26th March ~ Lent Group
Wednesday 27th March ~ Meditation
7.30pm on Zoom
Join us by using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2701785021
You can also join in on an ordinary landline phone by ringing any of these numbers +44 131 460 1196, +44 203 051 2874, +44 203 481 5237 with the meeting ID: 270 178 5021
MAUNDY THURSDAY ~ 28th March
6.30pm Benefice Supper at The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew
7.30pm Tenebrae Service at St Andrew
GOOD FRIDAY ~ 29th March
10.30am Walk of Witness from St Mary the Virgin to St Andrew
2pm The Way of the Cross, a Passiontide Service at St John the Baptist
EASTER SUNDAY ~ 31st March
5.30am Dawn Vigil Service at St Andrew
9am Eucharist Service at St John the Baptist
10.30am Holy Communion Service at St Andrew
The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub has put out a plea for the following donations:
Donations can be dropped off on Wednesday morning between 10.30–11.30am at St Margarets Parish Church or to Sue Webb at 8 Miller Lane, Stanstead Abbotts.
Any donations are gratefully received.
Lyn Paddon, The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub Manager
If you’re feeling the winter blues in more ways than one, then don’t forget that everyone is welcome at The 3 Churches Benefice’s Warm Welcome Spaces…
Warm Welcome Space Coffee Morning
A weekly coffee morning offered as part of the Warm Welcome Space initiative during winter months. Come and share a cuppa in our warm, welcoming and free space.
Every Monday, 9:00–11:30 at The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church.
Community Hub Drop-in
Offers a safe space for anyone in the community who is in need of a listening ear or practical help. During winter months this is a Warm Welcome Space.
Every Wednesday, 10:30–11:30 at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets.
On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December, 2–6pm, The 3 Churches Benefice held a Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets.
The church looked beautiful all lit up with the trees that had been provided and decorated by local groups and businesses. Powell Funeral Services donated the tree for St Mary’s and Gini Trower from The Wallen Garden kindly loaned two of her wonderful rooted trees. The amazing nativity scene at the altar, made by Mary Youngman and on loan from Hertford Baptist Church, was much admired by everyone. There were some delicious cakes, biscuits and mince pies; a raffle; a scavenger hunt for the children and some lovely craft items on safe.
Rev’d Sarah told us that the whole event was a brilliant success, with over 130 people going along to get in the festive spirit and over £450 raised. These funds will go towards the upkeep and work of the church.
The 3 Churches Benefice would like to thank everyone who helped: organising beforehand, providing and/or decorating trees, making cakes, volunteering as helpers, donating raffle prizes etc. It was a great team effort and there was some lovely feedback from those who came along.
Rev’d Sarah Forrest, Priest in Charge
Christmas Tree Festival
2–6pm on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th December
St Margarets’ Parish Church
This year, for the first time, The 3 Churches Benefice of Great Amwell, St Margarets and Stanstead Abbots are holding a Christmas Tree Festival at St Margarets’ Parish Church. We are hoping it will be a great success and an 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 raffle. Please bring along cash (small change where possible). Any proceeds will go towards the work and upkeep of St Mary’s Church, St Margarets.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Rev’d Sarah Forrest, Priest in Charge
The 3 Churches Benefice has lots of wonderful services/events running over the Advent & Christmas period. Everyone is welcome to come along, follow the star and join the song!
Check out the poster for all the dates…
To download the PDF, click below…
If you have any questions, or would like more information about any of the services listed, please email admin@3churches.net.
The 3 Churches Benefice
The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub is in need of donations, especially:
Donations can be dropped off on Wednesday morning between 10.30–11.30am at St Margarets’ Parish Church or to Sue Webb at 8 Miller Lane, Stanstead Abbotts.
Any donations are gratefully received.
The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub is in need of donations, specifically:
Donations can be dropped off on Wednesday morning between 10.30–11.30am at St Margarets’ Parish Church or to Sue Webb at 8 Miller Lane, Stanstead Abbotts.
Any donations are gratefully received.
Lyn Paddon, The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub Manager
Once again this year, The 3 Churches Benefice are offering Warm Welcome Spaces to those who are in need over the cold winter months.
There will be two Warm Welcome Spaces running each week:
Coffee Morning on Monday mornings
9–11.30am at The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots
The Community Hub Drop-in on Wednesdays
10.30–11.30am at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets
Go along and share a cuppa in these warm, welcoming and free spaces. Everyone is welcome!
See the poster…
