Hartford Hundred West Group of Parishes
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 2nd June
9.30 am HOLY COMMUNION ESSENDON
10.00 Telephone Service
Sunday 6th June 1st Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION ESSENDON
9.30 am FAMILY SERVICE PONSBOURNE
11.00 am PARISH COMMUNION BRICKENDON
Wednesday 9th June
9.30 am HOLY COMMUNION ESSENDON
10.00 Telephone Service
Sunday 13th June 2nd Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION BAYFORD
9.30 am FAMILY SERVICE ESSENDON
11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE LT. BERKHAMSTED
Wednesday 16th June
9.30 am HOLY COMMUNION ESSENDON
10.00 Telephone Service
Sunday 20th June 3rd Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION PONSBOURNE
9.30 am MATINS ESSENDON
11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE BRICKENDON
6.30 pm Zoom Service
Wednesday 23rd June
9.30 am HOLY COMMUNION ESSENDON
10.00 Telephone Service
Sunday 27th June 4th Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION LT. BERKHAMSTED
11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE BAYFORD
6.30 pm EVENSONG ESSENDON
Wednesday 30th June
9.30 am HOLY COMMUNION ESSENDON
10.00 Telephone Service
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.
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.
The following churches are open for Individual Prayer:
Bayford Church every Wednesday
Brickendon Church every Thursday