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
SERVICES THIS MONTH
Sunday 5th July, 4th Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am Parish Communion BRICKENDON
11.30 am Zoom Service
Wednesday 8th July
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 12th July, 5th Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am Parish Communion LT. BERKHAMSTED
11.30 am Zoom Service
Wednesday 15th July
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 19th July, 6th Sunday after Trinity
9.30 am Parish Communion ESSENDON
11.30 am Zoom Service
Wednesday 22nd July
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 26th July, 7th Sunday after trinity
9.30 am Parish Communion BAYFORD
11.30 am Zoom Service
Wednesday 29th July
10.00 am Telephone Service
The July edition of the Parish Magazine (like April, May & June's editions), is only available on line.
It is very different from the usual printed edition.
There are unfortunately some gaps; so many items are no longer relevant. But on the bright side pictures are in colour and there is no restriction on the number of pages.
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The printed 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.
The Hartford Hundred Group wood yard is still open and safely delivering half loads while maintaining distancing requirements. No full loads are available until June and a few days notice would be very helpful as we are chopping to order. There are still loads of logs available, just call on 01707 261258, leave a message and Colin will call you back.
A generous half load (3/4's of a cubic meter) requests a minimum contribution of £70, and all proceeds still go in total, to your local church.
As the churches have been closed for three months, any donations will be appreciated.
Please do contact the Parish treasurers to get account details if you wish to give. Their phone numbers can be found here.