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.
The loss of visitors and worshipping congregations in the last year has had a significant effect on the income each of our churches receives from the generosity of those who visit, admire, use, support and worship in our buildings.
It would be wonderful if you would consider making a difference by donating to us at this time to help with our day to day running costs and ministry. Thank you
SERVICES THIS MONTH
Wednesday 31st March
10.00 am Telephone Service
Friday 2nd April Good Friday
11.30 am Good Friday ZOOM SERVICE
Sunday 4th April Easter Day
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION ESSENDON
9.30 am FAMILY SERVICE LT. BERKHAMSTED
11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE BRICKENDON
Wednesday 7th April
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 11th April 2nd Sunday of Easter
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION LT. BERKHAMSTED
11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE PONSBOURNE
Wednesday 14th April
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 18th April 3rd Sunday of Easter
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION BAYFORD
11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE ESSENDON
Wednesday 21st April
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 25th April 4th Sunday of Easter
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION PONSBOURNE
11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE BRICKENDON
Wednesday 28th April
10.00 am Telephone Service
The following churches are open for Individual Prayer:
Bayford Church every Wednesday
Brickendon Church every Thursday
Weddings, Baptisms and other matters
Saturday Registration is held 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.
APCM
is the
Annual Parochial Church Meetings
to look at the accounts and elect the Church Officers. All parishioners may attend and vote for Churchwardens and those on the Church Electoral Roll may vote for other officers.
Our Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) will be provisionally holding their meetings on the following dates. All meetings at 7.30pm
Wednesday 28th April Bayford PCC at Brickendon Church
Monday 10th May Essendon PCC at Essendon Church Room
Tuesday 11th May Ponsbourne PCC at Ponsbourne Church
Thursday 13th May Little Berkhamsted PCC at
Little Berkhamsted Church
The above meetings are subject to change dependent on Government restrictions.
The monthly Parish Magazine contains all the church and village news from our parishes. It costs just 50p per copy or £5 for an annual subscription. Please contact Mike Wainwright at parishmag@begesford.co.uk to subscribe.
