Category: Ministry
Parish 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.
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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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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.
St. Nicholas Pastoral Visiting Team
The Pastoral Visiting Team
The purpose of this team is to offer welcome, friendship and compassion as an active part of the ministry of everyone in the church.
We visit those who are new to the church family, also those who are housebound, in residential care or hospital temporarily or long-term.
We meet regularly together with the clergy to plan our visits, to pray and to encourage each other.
This is a quiet and confidential ministry.
If you know of someone who would appreciate a visit, please contact the team via the parish office
St. Mary’s Ministry Team
The Associate Vicar at St Mary’s Church is the Rev’d Sally Goodson.
The Rev’d Professor Nicolas Goulding is an Associate Priest.
Jenny Goulding and Hilary Pask are Readers (lay ministers) who are based mainly at St. Mary’s. We also have two lay leaders of worship.
Two district wardens help with administration and organisation – at present these are Helen Champion and Lynn Whitwam.
A district church committee (DCC) meets regularly. The committee also has representatives on the Parochial Church Council.