2025

2025 marks 10 years since we, the congregation of Hemel Hemsptead Methodist Church, moved into our new Church building and 20 years since we began our journey of coming together as one congregation made up of folk from the five Methodist churches in Hemel Hempstead.

Easter Services 2025
Services are at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church unless otherwise stated

2024

Easter Services 2024
Services are at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church unless otherwise stated

2023

Easter Services 2023
Services are at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church unless otherwise stated

2022

Lent Lectures 2022

Thursday evenings from 10th March to 7th April

8.00 – 9.15 pm

7.45 pm - coffee, 8.00 pm - start, 9.15 pm - end

“What is on your heart?” Season 4

For more information click here

2021

Christmas Services 2021

Groups which have stopped meeting after the pandemic

Knit and Natter
To find out more click here

Thursday Afternoon Bible Study
to find out more click here

Friday Friendship Club for ladies 

Contact the group for details of their current meetings
to find out more click here

2020

Circuit Farewell Service

Sunday 26th July 

4 pm live streamed on the

Hemel Hemspstead Methodist Church  Facebook page

6 pm on YouTube 

This service is to say goodbye to two of our Circuit Ministry team 

Rev Ruth Eldridge  Minister for Berry Lane, The Scroll and Trinity Churches 

and  to Mrs Jenny Cope, Outreach Lay Worker for Flamstead/Southdown

The service will include

testimony from Rev Steve Wild 

District Chair for Cornwall and former President of the Methodist Conference

and preaching from Rev Jeff Short 

plus good music and contributions from many of our circuit regulars

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Easter Services 2020

no services in the church but you can find Good Friday and Easter worship

 on our Facebook page and on our church blog which is available here    

Good Friday 10th April 

10.00 am Good Friday Service led by Revd Andrew Brazier

Easter Sunday 21st April 10.30 am 

Easter Morning Worship  led by Revd Andrew Brazier

Online from 10 am

A prayerful discussion on The Report

of the Marriage and Relationships Task Group 2019

led by the

Reverends Rosemary Fletcher and Rachael Hawkins

Superintendents of St Albans and Welwyn Circuit and West Herts and the Borders Circuit
It will help if you have read the report before the meeting
– to see the report click here 

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2019

Christmas Services 2019

Christmas Messy Church
Sunday 8th December 3.30 pm

Christingle Service

Sunday 8th December 4.15 pm
followed by tea

Family worship with Nativity

Sunday 22nd  December 10.30 am

🎶  Carol Service 🎶

Sunday 22nd  December 4.00 pm

followed by refreshments

Christmas Communion

Tuesday 24th December 11.30 pm

Christmas Day Family Worship

Wednesday  25th December 10.00 am

What is the Wall of Answered Prayer? 

Come and learn about this iconic National Christian Landmark of Hope 

Monday 7th October 7.30pm

 at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

HP1 2AU 

Richard Gamble, CEO of the Wall will share his vision 

and how The Wall will become a reality

and a Beacon of Hope for our Nation

 For more details contact Bob Blencowe

01442 401433   robert.blencowe@ntlworld.com 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Aeolian Singers Afternoon Choral Concert

Saturday 29th June 3.30 pm

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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 

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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

Lent Lectures 2019

Tuesday evenings from 12th March to 16th April  

8.00 – 9.30 pm

7.30 pm - coffee, 8.00 pm - start, 9.30 pm - end

“What is on your heart?”

Season 2

12th March            Liberty Tea Rooms                                       Nikki Daly

19th March            Gambling problem                                       Angie Allport

26th March            Inside, Outside: Being LGBT and Christian   Sarah Hagger-Holt

2nd April               Lay Pastors – a visible presence                   Mike Wallis

9th April               Refugees Support                                         Linda Black

16th April             Engaging with Our Town                               Bob Blencowe

There is no need to book, just turn up! 

There will be opportunities for 

questions, discussions, Biblical application and feedback

"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

 🎶 Carol Service 🎶

Sunday 16th December 4.00 pm

followed by tea

  Christingle Service

Sunday 23rd December 10.30 am

Christmas Holy Communion

Monday 24th December 11.30 pm

Christmas Day Family Worship

Tuesday 25th December 10.15 am

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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.

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Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

Invites you to a

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📽 🎬 Family Film Afternoon🎬 📽

Featuring

🐎 🎪 🐘

The Greatest Showman

🐘 🎪 🐎

On

Saturday 13th October

3pm

Followed by light refreshments

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The 

Flower Festival

 Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd September

Friday 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

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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 Aerobics

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International Sunday Lunch

Sunday 29th April

after morning service

Come 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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Easter Services 2018

Maundy Thursday 29th March  7.30 pm Maundy Thursday Service

                                                    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 2018

Monday 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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Songs of Praise services 2018

18th February

15th April 

15th July

16th September

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

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Christmas Messy Church 

Sunday 10th December

Messy 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 

2:00-3:30pm

FLUSHED 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

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Songs of Praise services 2017

Sunday 7th February

Sunday 7th May

Sunday 6th August

Sunday 15th October

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Film Night

Friday 13th October 6.00 pm

6.00 pm Bring and Share Meal

7.00 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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Harvest Festival

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

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Holiday at Home for Seniors

Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

270 Northridge Way, HP1 2AU

Come and enjoy

lunch, activities and good company

 on

Tuesday 22nd August,

Wednesday 23rd August

Thursday 24th August 2017

11.30am - 3.30pm

cost per day £3.00

Book with Margaret: 01442 404179

To help the catering please book byFriday 18th August

 Transport available if booked in advance

cost of transport: £2.00 per day

🔆 Games        🔆 Music       🔆 Quiz

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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 

at

Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

270 Northridge Way HP1 2AU

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions

that 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 Church

270 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

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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.

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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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Christmas Messy Church and BUZZ Sunday 11th December

Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church invites you to:

Messy Church meets  3.30 - 5.30 pm

on the second Sunday of every month

during school term time.

Activities include crafts, games, celebration and tea

 and its all free!

Messy Church and BUZZ dates for Autumn  2016

11 September, 9 October, 13 November, 11 December 

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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Make Lunch Summer 2016

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

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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

Entry fee 50p, children free

pay at the door

Contact 01442 300848 for more details or to book

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Coffee Morning With a Difference

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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Film Night

at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

Saturday 23rd January

6.30 pm

Bring and share buffet.

 All welcome.

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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

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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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  Christmas Fair

 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!!!

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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. 

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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