Category: Community
Harpenden Child Contact Centre
Without the services of Harpenden Child Contact Centre, many separated families would be unable to meet their children after a relationship breakdown. So local volunteers were delighted to meet Hitchin and Harpenden MP, Bim Afolami, when he dropped in at one of their fortnightly sessions at All Saints’ Church Hall in Harpenden recently.
» Read moreParish Giving
Please consider how you might support the mission and ministry of this parish. The church is a charity. It depends on the generosity of those who attend to keep it going and to pay for its running costs.
In order to make regular contributions to the Parish, please consider joining the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS). A Direct Debit can be set up by following this link https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/harpenden-st-nicholas-st-albans/ or by calling the dedicated hotline on 0333 002 1271, quoting our unique Parish Code (320 632 245) or by scanning the QR code with your mobile device . If you have any queries, please contact The Parish Giving Recorder, Claire Petevinos, by email: giving.recorder@parishofharpenden.org
» Read moreAll Saints’ Church Life
Church life carries on throughout the week, and we encourage members to engage in whatever ways they feel comfortable, and according to their gifts and inclinations, though we recognise that many members hold demanding jobs placing limits on their free time.
» Read moreSt. Mary’s Eco-Church
At St Marys we are participating in Eco Church: A Rocha UK’s award scheme for churches in England and Wales who want to demonstrate that the gospel is good news for God’s earth.
Their resources are designed to equip a church to express its care for God’s world in its worship and teaching; in how the church looks after its buildings and land; in how it engages with the local community and in global campaigns, and in the personal lifestyles of its congregation.
We want to be a church which cares for creation as an integral part of loving our neighbours and following God faithfully.
You can find out more about Eco church here: Eco Church – An A Rocha UK Project
Please take a look at this wonderful water pump below; restored and renovated by Rob Hemmin to be part of our harvest display, it represents clean water for all and enough rain to water our crops; as we explore the theme of water. Our superb flower arranging team have put lots of thought into all of these windowsills to reflect our focus on Eco church: the areas where wild flowers were planted or encouraged to grow, to help our wildlife; the pollution of our seas, oceans and rivers; and the importance of our trees and woodland
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All Saints’ Church
We have a strong community ready to welcome you,
a space to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life
and time to think about the good things all around us.
With words of wisdom on the struggles we all face,
and maybe even the secret to a more fulfilled life,
we can’t wait to welcome you no matter where you are in life
and in your journey with God.
We meet for worship at
10am every Sunday
This is the typical pattern over the month:
Week 1 – Morning Worship
a more informal service of readings, songs, sermon, and prayers
Week 2 – Holy Communion
a more traditional service including the eucharist
Week 3 – All Age
a more informal service that lasts less than an hour, with something for people of every age
Week 4 – Holy Communion
a more traditional service including the eucharist
(Week 5 – depends on season)
There is a Sunday Club for children during term time and a créche for little ones
You are welcome to join us in church or live on Zoom (joining details in weekly emails to members or from our Associate Vicar).
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Find us on social media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube
All Saints Hall Hire
We have a good sized light and airy hall of roughly 10x10m plus a stage. There are toilets (including disabled) and a small kitchen with fridge, oven, crockery, cutlery and a serving hatch. Perfect for serving hot drinks and light refreshments. Different sized chairs and tables are available and there is a good sized car park.
Current and past hirers include a nursery, dance and fitness groups, Rainbow Guides, local societies and families for children’s parties.
» Read moreAll Saints Pastoral Care
We ensure that All Saints people are all members of a supportive group which can vary from Women’s Fellowship or a House Group to the Cleaning Team or one of the other many groups running in the District. The Pastoral Team provide a valuable link between those needing support and others in the congregation able to give it. The Team also advise clergy and together they oversee pastoral visiting and offer Home communion.
St. Mary’s Pastoral Care
Pastoral care for our congregation has developed over recent years and members are very supportive of each other. A pastoral care coordinator provides a valuable link between those needing support and others in the congregation able to give it. Rotas have been arranged for those who need help with shopping or transport. A Pastoral Team of six members, who have received training, visit people in need in the community, led and overseen by the Associate Vicar. If people would like to be visited, or know of people in our neighbourhood who need some help, please contact the Associate Vicar.