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
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.
SERVICES THIS MONTH
Wednesday 1st December
9.30 am Holy Communion ESSENDON
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 5th December 2nd Sunday of Advent
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION & Sunday Club ESSENDON
11.00 am PARISH COMMUNION BRICKENDON
4.00 pm CHRISTINGLE FAMILY SERVICE PONSBOURNE
Wednesday 8th December
9.30 am Holy Communion ESSENDON
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 12th December 3rd Sunday of Advent
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION BAYFORD
11.00 am CHRISTINGLE SERVICE LT BERKHAMSTED
3.00 pm CHRISTINGLE SERVICE ESSENDON
Wednesday 15th December
9.30 am Holy Communion ESSENDON
10.00 am Telephone Service
Sunday 19th December 4th Sunday of Advent
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION LT. BERKHAMSTED
3.00 pm CHRISTMAS PRAISE BRICKENDON
3.00 am NINE LESSONS LT. BERKHAMSTED
6.30 pm NINE LESSONS and CAROLS PONSBOURNE
6.30 pm NINE LESSONS and CAROLS ESSENDON
Wednesday 22nd December
9.30 am Holy Communion ESSENDON
Friday 24th December Christmas Eve
11.30 am ZOOM SERVICE
5.30 pm CRIB and CHRISTINGLE SERVICE BAYFORD
11.15 pm MIDNIGHT COMMUNION ESSENDON
11.15 pm MIDNIGHT COMMUNION LT. BERKHAMSTED
Saturday 25th December Christmas Day
9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION PONSBOURNE
11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE BRICKENDON
11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE ESSENDON
11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE LT. BERKHAMSTED
Sunday 29th December 1st Sunday of Christmas
11.00 am GROUP COMMUNION BRICKENDON
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