St Mary Bayford
Chapel of Holy Cross &
St Alban, Brickendon
St Mary the Virgin
Essendon
St Andrew’s
Little Berkhamsted
St Mary
Ponsbourne
The Benefice of Hartford Hundred (West) was established on November 1st, 1976 as a “united benefice” combining the four parishes of Bayford & Brickendon, Essendon & Woodhill, Little Berkhamsted and Ponsbourne (Newgate Street), with its centrally located Rectory in the village of Little Berkhamsted. In the years since then, the group has developed a coherence and a distinct identity whilst retaining the individuality of the separate churches.
We are part of the St. Albans Diocese within the Church of England and are united with the desire to welcome every person, young and older, into our wonderful community minded church families. We have 5 beautiful church buildings with various styles of worship, partnerships with three excellent Church of England Schools and a clear Bible based ministry.
We are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our community. Find out more here
Please bear in mind some sections of this website do not reflect the current situation whilst the coronavirus pandemic measures continue.
If you would like to help with the day to day running of our church and ministry especially whilst our church buildings are closed, please click here
SERVICES THIS MONTH
Sunday 8th November Remembrance Sunday
10.45 am ACT OF REMEMBRANCE Essendon Churchyard
10.50 am Zoom remembrance Service
Wednesday 11th November
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 15th November 2nd Sunday before Advent
11.30 am Zoom Service
Wednesday 18th November
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 22nd November Christ the King
11.30 am Zoom Service
Wednesday 25th November
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 29th November Advent
9.30 am Telephone Service
11.30 am Zoom Service
Weddings, Baptisms and other matters
Saturday Registration will be back on 5th December subject to current restrictions
and then on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
10.00 am to 11.30 am at Lt. Berkhamsted Church.
If you, or someone you know is interested in a wedding or baptism, or just have a question for our Rector we will be happy to see you.
All are welcome, you do not need an appointment, just turn up.
The monthly Parish Magazine contains all the church and village news from our parishes. It costs just 60p per copy or £6 for an annual subscription. Please contact Mike Wainwright at parishmag@begesford.co.uk to subscribe.