2019 Events
CIRCUIT WELCOME SERVICE
Sunday 1st September
4:00 pm
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
We welcome our new Minister
Revd Andrew Brazier
We also welcome other new Ministers to our circuit
Rev Quophie Ababio, Rev Stuart Dyer, Rev Christine Taylor Preacher: Revd Dr David Chapman, Chair of the District
Service followed by refreshments *******
Senior
Holiday at Home
Come and enjoy
entertainment and afternoon tea
on
Tuesday
6th August
Wednesday
14th August
1.00
pm – 4.30 pm to find out more click here **********
Farewell to our Minister Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Sunday
7th July
Church Lunch at Hemel Hemsptead Methodist Church
to share together, thank Vindra and celebrate her ministry amongst us
*Open
to all *Food
is being provided ** Sunday 14th July Circuit Farewell Service at High Street Methodist Church Harpenden AL5 2RU
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Joyful Noise Ecumenical Choir presents Snakes and Ladders A musical by Roger Jones Saturday 15th June 4.00 pm to find out more click here
Aeolian Singers Afternoon Choral Concert Saturday 29th June 3.30 pm To find out more, see the choir's website - click here
Connect with Connect Friday 10th May 7.00 pm The members of Connect invite you to an evening of food fun and fellowship To find out more click here
Easter Services 2019
Maundy Thursday 18th April 7.30 pm
Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden Good Friday 19th April 10.30 am
Good Friday Service led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Easter Sunday 21st April 10.30 am Easter Morning Worship with Holy Communion led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden 
Lent lectures 2019 Tuesday evenings 8.00 - 9.30 pm
12th March to 16th April “What is on your heart?" Season 2 to find out more click here
Family Film Afternoon 📽📽📽📽
"SING"Saturday March 16th 15.00pm ☕️ Refreshments available 🍰🍿
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Connect with Connect
On Friday 25th January at 7.00 pm
the members of Connect invite you
to
an evening of food and fun
Sausage and mash supper (with maybe a taste of Haggis) followed by pudding followed by
FUN.
Tickets £5.
ALL are welcome (not just Church members)
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International Lunch
Sunday 20th January
after morning service
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Songs of Praise services 2019 17th February 5th May 21st July
2018 Messy Church dates for 2018 Past Messy Church dates 14 January, 11 February, 11 March, 8 April, 6 May, 10 June9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆
Connect Dates for 2018
2 July, 6 August, 3 September, 1 October, 5 November
3 December 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆
Christmas Services 2018
Christmas Messy Church
Sunday 9th December 3.30 - 5.30 pm
🎶 Carol Service 🎶
Sunday 16th December 4.00 pmfollowed by tea
Christingle ServiceSunday 23rd December 10.30 am
Christmas Holy Communion
Monday 24th December 11.30 pm
Christmas Day Family WorshipTuesday 25th December 10.15 am
Joyful Noise Concert
Saturday 1st December
4.00 pm
Choral Performance conducted by SARAH MORETON
Tickets £10 (£5 U16s)
Email: joyfulnoise.choir@virginmedia.com
Call: 07929 645179
Tickets also available via any choir member
All ticket proceeds to The Hospice of St Francis
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THE CRAFT GROUP
2.00 – 4.00 pm Every
Tuesday
Making Christmas decorations and
consumables for sale at the
Joyful Noise Concert.
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Connect with Connect
On Friday 19th October at 7.00 pm
the members of Connect invite you
to
an evening of food and fun
Fish and Chip supper followed by pudding followed by
FUN.
Tickets £5.
ALL are welcome (not just Church members).
Tickets available from 9th September. 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Invites you to a
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📽 🎬 Family Film Afternoon🎬 📽
Featuring
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The Greatest Showman
🐘 🎪 🐎
On
Saturday 13th October
3pm
Followed by light refreshments
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The
Flower Festival
Friday 21st to
Sunday 23rd SeptemberFriday and
Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Sunday 1.45pm to
4pm.
Theme: RED LETTER DAYS
Entrance: £4.00 Adults,
£2.00 children 5 to 16 years who must be accompanied by an adult. Under five
years - free.
Refreshments available from 12 noon on Friday and throughout day time opening hours on
other days.
Children’s
Activities
in Room 2 from 12 noon on Friday and throughout day time opening hours on other
days.
Live music - Saturday afternoon from Micklem School Choir.
Other live performers on other days.
For more details contact: Madeleine Freelove 01442
211399 or dandm.freelove@btinternet.com
or Gretchen Chidwick 01442
256694 or gmchidwick@yahoo.co.uk
The
Flower Festival
Presents:
Folk
Night
Friday 21st
September 2018
7.00pm
With Lea Rig Folk
Group
And the U3A Folk
Group
 
Enjoy an evening of music for all
ages
and a chance to admire the flowers in the interval
with a glass of
Methodist Punch.
Entrance is Free
with a retiring collection
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Senior Holiday at Home
14th August 15th August 16th August 2018
11.00am
- 3.30pm
Come and enjoy
lunch, activities and good company
Tuesday14th Wednesday
15th Thursday
16th
Crafts Games Musical
Entertainment
Also Brainteasers and Chair 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆
International Sunday Lunch
Sunday 29th April
after morning serviceCome and celebrate
the many different places we
come from  
Bring and share a dish
(sweet or savoury)
that reminds you of home
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with Holy Communion led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Good Friday 30th March 10.30 am Good Friday Service led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Easter Sunday 1st April 10.30 am Service with Holy Communion led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
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Lent Lectures 2018Monday evenings from
19th
February to 26th
March 8.00 – 9.30 pm 7.30 pm - coffee, 8.00 pm - start, 9.30 pm - end
“What is on your heart?” 19th February Living with Depression - Mrs
Jenny Harris 26th February “Refugee Crisis” - Revd Ruth
Reynolds-Tyson 5th March The
Missing Generation - Mr Bob Blencowe 12th March The Work of Christian Aid in
Israel- Palestine - Revd Derek McLean 19th March "He sent me to proclaim
freedom for the prisoners" - Revd Caroline Weaver 26th March Stop the Traffik - Guest
speaker & Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
There is no need to book, just turn
up! There will be opportunities for questions, discussions, Biblical
application and feedback.
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2017 CHRISTMAS SERVICES🎶 CAROL SERVICE 🎶 Sunday 17th December 4.00 pm  
CHRISTMAS EVE Family Christmas
Celebration Sunday 24th December 10.30 am
Holy Communion Sunday 24th December 11.30 pm 
CHRISTMAS DAY Family Service Monday 25th December 10.30 am 
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Joyful Noise Choir Concert
Saturday 2nd December 4:00 pm
Performed by the Joyful Noise Choir Conducted by Sarah Moreton Tickets £10 (£5 U16) In aid of Hospice of St Francis Concert followed by refreshments and sale of crafts in aid of church funds 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆 Christmas Messy Church
Sunday 10th DecemberMessy Church dates for Autumn 2017
10 September, 8 October, 11 November, 10 December Messy Church dates for Winter/ Spring 2017
8 January, 12 February, 12 March, 9 April, 14 may, 11 June
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Messy Church also includes BUZZ 3.30pm - 5.30pm Activities for age 10+ and teens Contact:- Rev Vindra
01442 243553
Vindra.maraj-ogden@methodist.org.uk
Film Afternoon for Children 7 and over
Saturday 25 November
2:00-3:30pmFLUSHED AWAY cert U 
Popcorn and drinks available 
Tea or coffee served for parents at 3:30pm 
Registration by parent from 1.45pm
Please complete registration form before arrival Registration forms available from Lyndsay tel: 01442 399623 email: lyndsaymcampbell@aol.com
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Memorial Service
Sunday 22nd October 2017
10.30 am led by
Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
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Connect
meets on the first Monday of the month
7.00- 9.15 pm Meeting dates in 2017 included 4th September, 2nd October, 6th November and 4th December
Songs of Praise services 2017 Sunday 7th February
Sunday 7th May
Sunday 6th August
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Film NightFriday 13th October 6.00 pm6.00 pm Bring and Share Meal7.00 pm FILM
A Street Cat named BOB
This film is suitable for people aged 12 years and over (Classification 12A). Based on his autobiography, this is a tale about James Bowen (Luke Treadaway),
a recovering drug addict living on the streets of London.
He meets a stray ginger cat who he names Bob and who changes his life.
This is the true story of how one man and his cat overcame adversity,
becoming inspirational figures to many in the process.
Contains some strong language.
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Sunday 17th September 10.30 am All Age Worship 
Collection of food and goods for DENS
and money for ALL WE CAN supporting relief and development worldwide 
Followed by FAITH LUNCH 12 noon bring a dish to share 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆 Holiday at Home for Seniors
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
270 Northridge Way, HP1 2AUCome and enjoy
lunch, activities and good company on Tuesday 22nd August,
Wednesday 23rd August
Thursday 24th August 2017
11.30am - 3.30pm   
🔆 Games 🔆 Music 🔆 Quizcost per day £3.00Book with Margaret: 01442 404179
To help the catering please book byFriday 18th August Transport available if booked in advance
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Easter Services Maundy Thursday 13th April 7.30 pm Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden Good Friday 14th April 10.30 am Good Friday Service led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden Easter Sunday 16th April 10.30 am Service with Holy Communion led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
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Alpha Course
atHemel Hempstead Methodist Church 270 Northridge Way HP1 2AU Alpha is a series of interactive sessionsthat freely explores the basics of the Christian faith. No pressure. No follow up. No charge. It is open to all, newcomers and the not so new. Each evening will commence at 7.00pm with supper, followed by a talk (either a speaker or with DVD) and discussion. Come and see. Why not give Alpha a try
To find out more about Alpha see alpha.org
Full timetable for this course is below
Monday 17th October Is there more to life than this? Monday 24thOctober Who is Jesus? Monday 31st October Why did Jesus die? Monday 7thNovember How can I have faith? 2 week break Monday 28th November Why and how do I pray? Monday 5th December Why and how should I read the bible? Monday 12th December How does God guide us? 5 week break Saturday 21st January Holy Spirit three sessions Monday 30th January How can I make the most of the rest of my life? Monday 6th February How can I resist evil? Monday 13th February Why and how should I tell others? Monday 20th February Does God Heal today? Monday 27th February What about the Church?
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A chance to make new friends, reminisce about times gone by, with light hearted quizzes, musical games, advice and tips, discussion and singing. Most of all Friendship. Autumn Leaves Club
10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Alternate Tuesdays At
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church270 Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AU Meetings for Spring 2017 10th & 24th January 7th & 21st February 7th & 21st March
Cost £2.00 inc. light refreshments For further details, please contact Margaret on 01442 404179 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆 FILM EVENING
Friday 20th January 2017
6.30 pm – 9.30 pm at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church 6.30 pm Bring and share meal 7.30 pm Film “The Way” classification 12 The film describes a man's journey after the death of his only child. "It is encouraging and uplifting" - says Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden. Our Lent studies will be based on this film. 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆
2016 CHRISTMAS SERVICES 🎶 CAROL SERVICE 🎶 Sunday 18th December 4.00 pm
CHRISTMAS EVE Holy Communion Saturday 24th December 11.30 pm
CHRISTMAS DAY Family Service Sunday 25th December 10.30 am
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Messy Church also includes BUZZ
3.30pm - 5.30pm For age 10+ and teens who have their own session for part of the time and join Messy Church for the celebration and tea Contact:- Rev Vindra
01442 243553
Vindra.maraj-ogden@methodist.org.uk
Messy Church and BUZZ dates for Autumn 2016 11 September, 9 October, 13 November, 11 December    🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Christmas Fair
Saturday 26th November 2016
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🎅 Father Christmas 🎅
«in his grotto with presents for the children«
🎶 Music in the Sanctuary including Micklem School Choir 🎶 «Crafts for children and adults to make ✎✨ «Chocolate Tombola (everyone gets a prize)
«Christmas Craft Stall «Home Made Sweet Stall
«Home Made Jams and Preserves
«Cake Stall «Plant Stall «Gift Stall
«Greetings Cards «Refreshments
🎄 Turning on the Church Christmas Tree Lights 🎄 And lots more!!! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆 Songs of Praise Service
Sunday 30th October 3.00 pm
Followed by afternoon tea Please come and join us EVERYONE WELCOME
Transport can be arranged Please see the church notices for transport details or contact the Minister on 01442 243553
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Free school meals make a huge difference to almost two million children in the United Kingdom, but when schools are closed so are the kitchens. “Make Lunch” is a network of churches working to fill the holiday hunger gap.
At Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church, on each Thursday of the summer school holiday,
a hot meal will be provided for children and their families (no referrals required). We will be open from 11.30 am, giving children an opportunity to play, supervised by their parents, with lunch being served at12.00 noon.
The dates are 28th July 4th August 11th August 18th August 25th August
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Songs of Praise Service
Sunday 24th July 3.00 pm
Followed by afternoon tea Please come and join us EVERYONE WELCOME
Transport can be arranged Please see the church notices for transport details or contact the Minister on 01442 243553
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Songs of Praise Service
Sunday 17th April
4.00 pm
Followed by afternoon tea Please come and join us EVERYONE WELCOME
Transport can be arranged Please see the church notices for transport details or contact the Minister on 01442 243553 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆 Easter Messy Church Sunday 10th April 
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Table Top Sale
At
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Saturday 2nd April 10am-1pm
Tables £10 each if booked before Friday 1st April £12 each on the day set up 9am-10am 
Refreshments hot and cold including bacon/sausage butties served by Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church 
Entry fee 50p, children free
pay at the door Contact 01442 300848 for more details or to book
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Saturday 6th February 9.30 am - 1 pm Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
invite you to join us
Bacon and sausage butties, coffee /tea and cakes   
Plus Bring and Buy
lots of conversation then at 12 noon soup and roll
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at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Saturday 23rd January
6.30 pm
Bring and share buffet. All welcome. 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆
Songs of Praise Service
Sunday 24th January
4.00 pm
Followed by afternoon tea Please come and join us EVERYONE WELCOME
Transport can be arranged Please see the church notices for transport details or contact the Minister on 01442 243553 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆 2015 CHRISTMAS SERVICES
NATIVITY SERVICE
Sunday 20th December 10.30 am
CAROL SERVICE
Sunday 20th December 4.00 pm CHRISTMAS EVE 11.30 pm
Holy Communion
CHRISTMAS DAY 10.30 am
Family Service
Sunday 13th December Christmas Messy Church 
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Saturday 28th November 2015
🎅 Father Christmas 🎅 «in his grotto with presents for the children« 🎶 Music in the Sanctuary including
Micklem School Choir 🎶 «Crafts for children and adults to make 👫 «Chocolate Tombola «Hand Made Crafts
«Toiletries «Greetings Cards
«Home Made Cakes🍰 Sweets and Preserves 🍯🍬🍓 «Refreshments« «Tea/Coffee 🍵 🍚 Mince Pies, « Mulled Fruit Punch 🍹 🎄 Turning on the Church Christmas Tree Lights 🎄 And lots more!!! 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 
A project of Samaritan’s Purse Every year Operation Christmas Child organises shoeboxes full of toys for disadvantaged children. Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church took part in this campaign
and acted as a drop-off centre for completed shoeboxes between Monday 2nd and Friday 20th November. 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆
Harvest Celebration of Talents
Saturday 26-Sunday 27 September 2015 Saturday 10 am An Exhibition of items created by members and friends such as paintings, drawings, needlework, cards, creative writing, photographs, cakes etc Saturday Harvest Supper followed by entertainment also provided by members and friends 6.30 for 7.00 pm
Sunday 10.30 am Harvest Celebration All Age Worship
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Songs of Praise Service Sunday 20th September 2015 4:00 pm
Followed by afternoon tea Do you enjoy hymn singing Do you enjoy a cup of tea and a piece of cake?
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Make Lunch
Free school meals make a huge difference to almost two million children in the United Kingdom, but when schools are closed so are the kitchens. “Make Lunch” is a network of churches working to fill the holiday hunger gap. At Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church, on each Thursday of the summer school holiday, a hot meal was provided for children and their families (no referrals required). We were open from 11.30 am, giving children an opportunity to play, supervised by their parents, with lunch being served at 12.00 noon.
An item about Make Lunch was broadcast on BBC Three Counties Radio on Sunday 9th August at 7 18 am during the show hosted by Mike Naylor and features interviews with our Minister, those who organise Make Lunch and those who came along To here it again please click here 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆 Opening and Dedication Service Dedication and Opening of our NEW CHURCH Saturday 13th June 2015 at 3.00 pm
Guest Speaker: Revd Gareth Powell The service was followed by refreshments and an opportunity to look round the new building. For photographs of this event please click here 🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆🕆 Open Day Saturday 9th May 2015 To hear a radio interview with our Minister, Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden, and Bob Blencowe, by Mike Naylor from Three Counties Radio and broadcast on Sunday 3rd May at 8.18 am, please click here. April 2015
Moving in - April 2015 Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
is on the move… We are moving into our new church over the next few weeks Morning Worship (including worship/activities for children) every Sunday at 10.30am moves into the new church from Easter Sunday 5th April 2015 Messy Church (mainly for families with children): Will move into the new church from Sunday 10th May onwards
Second Sunday of the month at 3.30pm followed by Buzz Youth Group (for those aged around 9-13) from 5.30pm. No meeting in April 2015 Oyster Club (various speakers and activities):
Will move into the new church from Thursday 14th May Normally every Thursday morning from 10.00am, followed by light lunch but times are different during April Meets in Warners End Community Centre during April
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