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.
A Churchyard Service held at Bayford as part of our small steps back to worshipping in our church buildings
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SERVICES THIS MONTH
Wednesday 2nd September
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 6th September 13th Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION ESSENDON
Wednesday 9th September
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 13th September 14th Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION BAYFORD
11.30 am ZOOM SERVICE
Wednesday 16th September
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 20th September 15th Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am FAMILY SERVICE PONSBOURNE
11.00 am HARVEST FAMILY SERVICE BRICKENDON
Wednesday 23rd September
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 27th September 16th Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am HARVEST FAMILY SERVICE LT. BERKHAMSTED
11.30 am HARVEST ZOOM SERVICE
Wednesday 30th September
10.00 am Telephone Service
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.
Weddings, Baptisms and other matters
Saturday Registration
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.
As our church buildings are not being visited or used as they normally are, donations have never been more crucial. If you are able to give at this time, please do contact the Parish treasurers to get account details. Their phone numbers can be found here.