I once listened to a radio programme describing the life of Terry Wogan. Near the end of his life he was awarded an honouree degree by Leicester University. He spoke to the students and said that in his life he had been incredibly lucky and he hoped that they in turn w...

Keep up to date with the latest Parish news in the May edition of the Parish Newsletter. 

If you have any advertising or editorial queries please direct these to Editor, Jill Hipson.

Every year, on the fourth Sunday of Easter, the lectionary passages for the day include a gospel account that emphasises Jesus as the good shepherd.

The fourth Sunday in Eastertide is therefore often designated as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” In both the Old and New Testamen...

As the weather is now improving it seems a good time to kick of the St Mary’s Church football season!

If you are interested in joining a skilled team of professionals for a high intensity and competitive Sunday match – I’m afraid you’re out of luck!

If on the other hand...

In 1918, following years of bitter struggle, (some) women finally gained the right to vote.

To mark this centenary the St Mary’s film club will be showing Suffragette, a story of the bravery of the woman who demanded change.

Join us in the Parish Room on Tuesday 22nd May...

A big well done to our team of puzzlers at the St Mary's Wednesday Open Afternoons! They have been working on this puzzle for a number of weeks and finished it off this Wednesday!

St Mary's is open every Wednesday from 2-4pm for tea, coffee, cake... and of course puzzle...

At long last it seems as if spring might be arriving and the weather will improve. Tring the other evening felt like January.

There are theologians express their delight in spring in poetic ways.

Sam Wells: Have you ever sat still in the early morning and heard the dawn...

Join us at the Easter Taizé Service this Sunday 22nd April at 6pm.

This is a quiet meditation service with chants and silence to celebrate Easter.

Tea, coffee and cake will be served afterwards and everybody is welcome!

Thy Kingdom Come Beacon Celebration Event – Saturday 19th May 2018

18.30 at St Albans Cathedral

Everyone is welcome and entry is free!

Christians of all denominations are invited to celebrate and pray together on the evening of 19th May. 

We are delighted that Ar...

The Berkhamsted Deanery Barn Dance will be held on Saturday 16th June at Northchurch Social Centre.

The evening will kick off at 19:30 and will be led by a band and caller. Fish and chips will be provided but please do bring your own drinks.

Tickets cost £5.98 each – ple...