Past Events
2024
Easter Services 2024
Services are at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church unless otherwise stated
Maundy Thursday 28th March 7.00 pm
Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion led by Revd Andrew Brazier
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Good Friday 29th March 10 45 am for 11 am
Join the Churches Together Walk of Witnessย in the town centre
10 45 am Gather at Riversideย
to walk to the Rainbow stage in Marlowes for a service at 11 am
Good Friday 29th March 3.00 pm
Serviceย led by Revd Caroline Weaver
Easter Sunday 9thย April 10.30 am
Easter Morning Worship led by Revd Andrew Brazier
Lent Lectures 2024
โWhat is on your heart?โ Season 5
Monday evenings 19th February - 18th March
7.30pm -Coffee, 8.00pm start, 9.15pm end
Theme:ย Prayer
No need to book just turn up
For more information click here
2023
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Churchย
Christmas Services 2023
for other services in December see Calendarย
Sunday 10 December 3:30 pm
Christmas Messy Church and Christingle
Sunday 17 Decemberย 4:00 pm
Carol Service Bob Blencowe
Sunday 24 December ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
10:30 amย Revd Caroline Weaver
Nativity Service ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
11:30 pmย Christmas Communion
Revd Andrew Brazier
Monday 25 December
10:30 amย Christmas Morning Worship
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Revd Andrew Brazier
Novemberย Sound Bath
Monday 6 November 7.30 pm
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Enjoy an immersive Sound Bath experience with Sarah-Jane. A deeply meditative and relaxing hour of nature sounds, tones, and vibrations.
Cost ยฃ20ย To book see https://www.hertsholistic.com/treatments
Saturday 28th October
7.00 pm
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
ย Soft drinks will be provided
ย Bring your own snacks.
Suggested Donation at least ยฃ5.00.ย
Teams (of up to 6) can be arranged on the night.
Proceeds to TEARFUNDย
Autumn Sound Bath
Rescheduled toย
Monday 9 October 7.30 - 8.30 pm
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Enjoy an immersive Sound Bath experience with Sarah-Jane. A deeply meditative and relaxing hour of nature sounds, tones, and vibrations.
Cost ยฃ20ย To book see https://www.hertsholistic.com/treatments
Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing Group
Come and join us as we journey together for 12 weeks to explore how to maintain positive mental and emotional wellbeing in the midst of our busy lives.
A group started on Tuesday 26 September 2.00pm
To find out more click hereย
To book email kintsugihhmc@gmail.comย ย
Healing Sound Bath
Monday 11 September 7.30 - 8.30 pm
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Enjoy an immersive Sound Bath experience with Sarah-Jane. A deeply meditative and relaxing hour of nature sounds, tones, and vibrations.
Cost ยฃ20ย To book see https://www.hertsholistic.com/treatments
Quiet Day on the canal
Wednesday 12th July
Leaving from Fisheries Cafรฉ
Hemel Hempstead around 9am
Come and join us at any point along the way from Hemel Hempstead to South-West Narrowboats Trust, Old Mill Rd., Hunton Bridge, Kings Langley WD4 8QT.
Reflection Peace Prayer
Contact Andrew Brazier
on 07794639382 or ย andrewbrazier@hotmail.comย
for more information
Creative Bible Journaling Workshop
Come and learn some bible journaling techniques and enjoy exploring the bible creatively
Friday 1th July 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Churchย
Tickets ยฃ7 booked in advanceย
Come and join us for the
Art& Craft Day
Saturday 17 June
10 am - 4.30 pm
at
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
details on poster opposite
CORONATION
SONGS OF PRAISE
Followed by
A VERY BRITISH CREAM TEA
AND QUIZ
At 3pm on Sunday 7th May
Easter Services 2023
Services are at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church unless otherwise stated
Maundy Thursday 6th April 7.30 pm
Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion led by Revd Andrew Brazier
Good Friday 7th April 10 45 am for 11 am
Join the Churches Together Walk of Witnessย in the town centre
10 45 am Gather at Riverside (near the former Debenhams)
to walk to the Rainbow stage in Marlowes for a service at 11 amย
Good Friday 7 April 3.00 pm
Serviceย led by Revd Caroline Weaver
Easter Sunday 9thย April 10.30 am
Easter Morning Worship led by Jenny Harris
Lent Lectures 2023
โWhat is on your heart?โ Season 5
Monday evenings 27th February - 27th March
7.30pm -Coffee, 8.00pm start, 9.30pm end
Theme Chaplaincy
For more information click here
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Churchย
3.00 pmย
Followed by light refreshments
Barn Dance and Social
Monday 2nd January 7 pm
Non-alcoholic soft drinks provided
Bring your own snacks
Barn Dance and Social
Monday 2nd January 7 pm at
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Inย aid ofย
Dacorum Emergency Night Shelter (DENS)
suggested voluntary donation ยฃ5 per person
No previous experience necessary, as we have an accomplished dance caller who will attempt to instruct you!
Do bring your sense of fun and energy!
Quizzes between the dances.
Plenty of fun, whether you are a dancer or not!
For information or booking,
Contact Jill Walkerย
Contact Jill Walkerย
01442 256738 jillwalker209@gmail.com
2022
in the Christmas story for
you me us all
Come and take your place
Christmas Services
Sunday 11th December
3:30 pm Christmas Messy Church
4:00 pm Christingle
Sunday 18th December
10:30 amย Nativity Service
ย ย ย 4:00 pm Carol Service
Saturday 24th December
11:30 pmย Christmas Communion
Sunday 25th December
10:30am Christmas Family Worship
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
in aid ofย
Saturday 19 November 7.00 pmย
Hosted by
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Hundreds of churches.
Thousands of people.
One big quiz.
Invite your friends and neighbours to an evening of poverty-beating funย
Teams of 6 - bring your own team or come along and join a team when you arrive
Please bring your own snacks,
soft drinks will be provided.
. Every pound raised will go to Tearfund to help transform the lives of people living in poverty
Circuit Canal Weekend
1stย - 2nd October 2022
The local Methodist Churches in this circuit are having a weekend
linking up our Circuit churches by canal boat.ย
The planned route for the boat is along the Grand Union canal as follows
Saturday 1st October
Early morning leave the moorings close to Croxley Green
(Common Moor Lock)
Mid morning arrive at Cassiobury Park, Watford for a stop
About 4 pm arrive at Kings Langley
End of the day arrive at Hemel Hempstead
and moor overnight
Sunday 2nd October
Morning leave Hemel Hempstead
Lunch Time stopย at Berkhamsted
Finish the day at Cow Roast
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It is hoped there will be an event at each stopping place.ย You are also welcome to walk or cycle along the tow path and meet the boat along the route
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Easter Services 2022
Services are at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church unless otherwise stated
Maundy Thursday 15th April 7.30 pm
Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion led by Revd Andrew Brazier
Good Friday 16th April 10 45 am for 11 am
Join the Churches Together event in the town centre Market Square ย For more information click hereย
Good Friday 16th April 3.30 pm
Serviceย led by Bob Blencowe
Easter Sunday 21st April 10.30 am
Easter Morning Worship with Holy Communion led by Revd Caroline Weaverย
MISSION DAY
Saturday 5th March
10 am - 4.30 pm
at Hemel Hempsteadย Methodist Church
To boldly go where no church has gone before
Come and join us for a day of activities and inspiration on the topic of mission.
How do we grow? How do we spread the word?
There will be speakers, workshops, drama, art, music, and a free lunch!
All welcome
Lent Lectures 2022
Thursday evenings from 10th March to 7th April
8.00 โ 9.15 pm
7.45 pm - coffee, 8.00 pm - start, 9.15 pm - end
โWhat is on your heart?โ Season 4
For more information click here
2021
Christmas Services 2021
Sunday 12th Decemberย
3.45 pm Christmas Messy Church
andย
ย 4.15 pm Christingle
Nativity serviceย
Sunday 19th December 10.30 amย
๐ถ ย Carol Service ๐ถ
Sunday 19th December 4.00 pm
Christmas Communion
Friday 24th December 11.30 pm
Christmas Morning Worship
Saturday 25th December 10 30 am
Christmas Coffee Morning
and Mini Mart
Sat 27th November 10.00 am-1.00 pm
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Homemade Christmas Cakes, Mince Pies, Preserves etc for sale
โBring and Buyโ
Bring and item for the Food Bank and
Buy an item to support Church Fundsย ย
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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 ladiesย
Contact the group for details of their current meetings
to find out more click here
2020
Circuit Farewell Service
Sunday 26th Julyย
4 pm live streamed on the
Hemel Hemspstead Methodist Churchย Facebook page
6 pm on YouTubeย
This service is to say goodbye to two of our Circuit Ministry teamย
Rev Ruth Eldridgeย Minister for Berry Lane, The Scroll and Trinity Churchesย
and ย to Mrs Jenny Cope, Outreach Lay Worker for Flamstead/Southdown
The service will include
testimony from Rev Steve Wildย
District Chair for Cornwall and former President of the Methodist Conference
and preaching from Rev Jeff Shortย
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
ย on our Facebook page and on our church blog which is available here ย ย ย
Good Friday 10th Aprilย
10.00 am Good Friday Service led by Revd Andrew Brazier
Easter Sunday 21st April 10.30 amย
Easter Morning Worship ย led by Revd Andrew Brazier
Online from 10 am
Coronavirus March 2020
It is with sadness that we are following the guidance of the Methodist Church and
suspending worship services and other events in the church building
until further notice
in line with government advice
To see aย statement from our minister Rev Andrew Brazier
ย ย made on 17 March please click hereย
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Lent lectures 2020
We have posted recordings of some of the Lent lectures
To access these please click hereย ย
For details of the Lent Lectures click here
Lent Lectures 2020
Wednesday evenings from 4th March to 1st April
8.00 โ 9.30 pm
7.45 pm - coffee, 8.00 pm - start, 9.30 pm - end
โWhat is on your heart?โ
Season 3
Local Discussion Event
Monday 3rd February, 2020
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
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
โ to see the report click hereย
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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 22ndย December 10.30 am
ย
๐ถ ย Carol Service ๐ถ
Sunday 22ndย December 4.00 pm
followed by refreshments
ย ย ย ย ย ย
Christmas Communion
Tuesday 24th December 11.30 pm
Christmas Day Family Worship
Wednesdayย 25th December 10.00 am
ย Table Top Saleย
ย ย ย ย Saturday 30th November
10 am โ 2 pm
at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Tables available ยฃ12 eachย
ย ย ย Refreshments ย ย ย ย will be available
Entry 50p children free
To apply for a table contact
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ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
What is the Wall of Answered Prayer?ย
Come and learn about this iconic National Christian Landmark of Hopeย
Monday 7th October 7.30pm
ย at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
HP1 2AUย
Richard Gamble, CEO of the Wall will share his visionย
and how The Wall will become a reality
and a Beacon of Hope for our Nation
ย For more details contact Bob Blencowe
01442 401433 ย robert.blencowe@ntlworld.comย
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CIRCUIT WELCOME SERVICE
Sunday 1st September
4:00 pm
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
ย 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,ย 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 โ 4.30 pmย
to find out more click here
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Farewell to our Minister
ย Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Sunday 7th July
Church Lunch ย
at Hemel Hemsptead Methodist Church
to share together,ย thank Vindra
and celebrate her ministry amongst us
*Open to all*ย
Food is being provided
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Sunday 14th Julyย
Circuit Farewell Service
at High Street Methodist Churchย Harpenden AL5 2RUย
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Joyful Noiseย
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 youย
to an evening of food fun and fellowship
To find out more click hereย
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Easter Services 2019
Maundy Thursday 18th April 7.30 pmย
Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Good Friday 19th April 10.30 amย
Good Friday Service led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Easter Sunday 21st April 10.30 amย
Easter Morning Worship with Holy Communion led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Lent lectures 2019 Tuesday evenings 8.00 - 9.30 pmย
12th March to 16th April โWhat is on your heart?" Season 2
Lent Lectures 2019
Tuesday evenings from 12th March to 16th Aprilย ย
8.00 โ 9.30 pm
7.30 pm - coffee, 8.00 pm - start, 9.30 pm - end
โWhat is on your heart?โ
Season 2
12th Marchย ย ย ย ย ย Liberty Tea Roomsย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Nikki Daly
19th March ย ย ย ย ย ย Gambling problem ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Angie Allport
26th Marchย ย ย ย ย ย Inside, Outside: Being LGBT and Christian ย Sarah Hagger-Holt
2nd April ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Lay Pastors โ a visible presenceย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Mike Wallis
9th April ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Refugees Support ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Linda Black
16th April ย ย ย ย ย ย Engaging with Our Town ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Bob Blencowe
There is no need to book, just turn up!ย
There will be opportunities forย
questions, discussions, Biblical application and feedback
Familyย Film Afternoonย
๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฝ
"SING"
Saturday March 16th
15.00pm
โ๏ธ Refreshments available ๐ฐ๐ฟ
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Connect with Connectย
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.ย
Tickets ยฃ5.ย
ALL are welcome (not just Church members)
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International Lunchย
Sunday 20th Januaryย
after morning service
ย ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
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 June
9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December
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Connect Dates for 2018
2 July, 6 August, 3 September, 1 October, 5 November
ย 3 December
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Christmas Services 2018
Christmas Messy Church
Sunday 9th December 3.30 - 5.30 pm
ย ๐ถ Carol Service ๐ถ
Sunday 16th December 4.00 pm
followed by tea
ย ย Christingle Service
Sunday 23rd December 10.30 am
Christmas Holy Communion
Monday 24th December 11.30 pm
ย
Christmas Day Family Worship
Tuesday 25th December 10.15 am
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Joyful Noise Concert
Saturday 1st Decemberย
4.00 pm
Choral Performance conducted by SARAH MORETON
Tickets ยฃ10 (ยฃ5 U16s)
ย
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 โ 4.00 pm
Every Tuesdayย
Making Christmas decorations and
ย consumables
for sale at theย
Joyful Noise Concert.
ย ย ย ย ย
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Connect with Connectย
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.ย
Tickets ยฃ5.ย
ALL are welcome (not just Church members).
Tickets available from 9th September.
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Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Invites you to a
๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ
๐ฝ ๐ฌ Family Film Afternoon๐ฌ ๐ฝ
Featuring
๐ ๐ช ๐
The Greatest Showman
๐ ๐ช ๐
On
Saturday 13th October
3pm
Followed by light refreshments
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Theย
Flower Festival
ย Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd September
Friday and Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Sunday 1.45pm to 4pm.
Theme: ย RED LETTERย DAYS
Entrance: ยฃ4.00 Adults, ยฃ2.00 children 5 to 16 years who must be accompanied by an adult. Under five years - free.
ย
Refreshments available from 12 noon on Friday and throughout day time opening hours on other days.
ย
Childrenโs Activities in Room 2 from 12 noon on Friday and throughout day time opening hours on other days.
ย
Live music - Saturday afternoon from Micklem School Choir.
Other live performers on other days.
For moreย details contact: Madeleine Freelove 01442 211399 or dandm.freelove@btinternet.com
or Gretchen Chidwick 01442 256694 or gmchidwick@yahoo.co.uk
Theย
Flower Festival
ย Presents:ย
Folk Nightย
Friday 21st September 2018ย
7.00pm
ย
Withย Lea Rig Folk Group
Andย the U3A Folk Group
ย ย ย
Enjoy an evening of music for all agesย
and a chance to admire the flowers in the intervalย
with a glass of Methodist Punch.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Entrance is Free with a retiring collection
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Senior Holiday at Homeย
14th August 15th August 16th August 2018ย
11.00am - 3.30pm
ย
Come and enjoy
lunch, activities and good company
Tuesday14th ย ย Wednesday 15th ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Thursday 16th
Crafts ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Games ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Musical
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Entertainment
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Also Brainteasersย 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
ย ย ย ย ย
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Easter Services 2018
Maundy Thursday 29th Marchย 7.30 pm Maundy Thursday Service
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย with Holy Communionย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Good Friday 30th Marchย ย ย ย ย 10.30 am Good Friday Service ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Easter Sunday 1st April ย ย ย ย ย 10.30 am Service with Holy Communionย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogdenย
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Lent Lectures 2018
Monday evenings from 19th February to 26th Marchย
8.00 โ 9.30 pm
7.30 pm - coffee, 8.00 pm - start, 9.30 pm - end
โWhat is on your heart?โ
ย ย ย ย 19th Februaryย ย Living with Depression - Mrs Jenny Harris
ย ย ย ย 26th Februaryย ย โRefugee Crisisโ - Revd Ruth Reynolds-Tyson
ย ย ย ย 5th ย Marchย ย ย ย ย ย The Missing Generation - Mr Bob Blencowe
ย ย ย ย 12th Marchย ย ย ย The Work of Christian Aid in Israel- Palestine
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย - Revd Derek McLean
ย ย ย ย 19th Marchย ย ย ย ย ย "He sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners"ย
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย - Revd Caroline Weaver
ย ย ย ย 26th Marchย ย ย ย ย ย Stop the Traffik - Guest speaker &ย Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden
There is no need to book, just turn up!
There will be opportunities for questions, discussions,
Biblical application and feedback.ย
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Songs of Praise services 2018
18th February
15th Aprilย
15th July
16th September
2017
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
๐ถ CAROL SERVICE ๐ถ
Sunday 17th December 4.00 pmย
CHRISTMAS EVE
Family Christmas Celebration
Sunday 24th Decemberย 10.30 am
Holy Communion
Sunday 24th December 11.30 pm
CHRISTMAS DAY
Family Service
Monday 25th December 10.30 amย
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Joyful Noise Choir Concert
Saturday 2nd December 4:00 pm
ย Performedย by the Joyful Noise Choir
Conducted by Sarah Moreton
Tickets ยฃ10 (ยฃ5 U16)ย
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 Churchย
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
BUZZย ย
3.30pm - 5.30pm
Activities forย age 10+ and teens
Contact:- Rev Vindra
01442 243553
Film Afternoon for Children 7 and overย
Saturday 25 Novemberย
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 399623ย 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 includedย
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
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
10.30 am All Age Worshipย
Collection of food and goods for DENS
and money for ALL WE CAN supporting relief and development worldwide
Followed by FAITH LUNCH
12 noonย
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
ย on
Tuesday 22nd August,
Wednesday 23rd August
Thursday 24th August 2017
11.30am - 3.30pm
cost per day ยฃ3.00
Book with Margaret: 01442 404179
To help the catering please book byFriday 18th August
ย Transport available if booked in advance
cost of transport: ยฃ2.00 per day
๐ Gamesย ย ย ย ๐ Music ย ย ย ๐ Quiz
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Easter Services
Maundy Thursday 13th April ย ย ย ย 7.30 pm Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogdenย ย ย
Good Friday 14th April ย ย ย ย ย ย 10.30 am Good Friday Service
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogdenย
Easter Sunday 16th Aprilย ย ย ย ย 10.30 am Service with Holy Communion
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogdenย
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ย
Alpha Courseย
at
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
270 Northridge Way HP1 2AU
ย
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.orgย ย ย
Full timetable for this course is below
Monday 17th October ย ย ย ย ย Is there more to life than this?
Monday 24thOctoberย ย ย ย ย ย Who is Jesus?
Monday 31st October ย ย ย ย ย Why did Jesus die?
Monday 7thNovember ย ย ย ย How can I have faith?
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 2 week break
Monday 28th Novemberย ย ย Why and how do I pray?
Monday 5th December ย ย ย ย Why and how should I read the bible?
Monday 12th Decemberย ย ย How does God guide us?
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 5 week break
Saturday 21st January ย ย ย ย Holy Spirit three sessions
Monday 30th Januaryย ย ย ย ย How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
Monday 6th February ย ย ย ย ย How can I resist evil?
Monday 13th February ย ย ย ย Why and how should I tell others?
Monday 20th Februaryย ย ย ย ย Does God Heal today?
Monday 27th Februaryย ย ย ย ย 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.
ย Autumn Leaves Club
ย
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 &ย 21st February
7th & 21st March
Cost ยฃ2.00 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 โ 9.30 pm
at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
6.30 pm Bring and share meal
ย7.30 pm Film โThe Wayโ
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.ย
Our Lent studies will be based on this film.
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2016
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
๐ถ CAROL SERVICE ๐ถ
Sunday 18th December 4.00 pm
ย
ย ย ย
CHRISTMAS EVE
Holy Communion
Saturday 24th December 11.30 pm
CHRISTMAS DAY
Family Service
Sunday 25th December 10.30 amย
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Christmas Messy Church and BUZZ Sunday 11th December
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church invites you to:
Messy Church meetsย 3.30 - 5.30 pm
on the second Sunday of every month
during school term time.
Activities include crafts, games, celebration and tea
ย and its all free!
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
This event is for families and children.ย ย ย ย ย
All children must be accompanied by a parent or carerย ย
Messy Church also includes
BUZZย
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
Messy Church and BUZZ dates for Autumnย 2016
11 September, 9 October, 13 November, 11 Decemberย
ย ย ย ย ย
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Christmas Fair
Saturday 26th November 2016
1.00pm - 4.00pm
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๐ Father Christmas ๐
ยซin his grotto with presents for the childrenยซ
๐ถ Music in the Sanctuary including
ย Micklem School Choir ๐ถ
ยซCrafts for children and adults to make โโจ
ยซChocolate Tombola (everyone gets a prize)
ยซChristmas Craft Stall ยซHome Made Sweet Stall
ยซHome Made Jams and Preserves
ยซCake Stall ยซPlant Stall ยซGift Stall
ยซGreetings Cards
ยซRefreshments
๐ Turning on the Church Christmas Tree Lights ๐
And lots more!!!
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Songs of Praise Service
Sundayย 30th Octoberย 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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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. โMake Lunchโ 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,ย
a hot meal will be provided for children and their families (no referrals required).ย
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
ย ย ย ย 4th August
ย ย 11th August
ย ย 18th August
ย ย 25th August
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Songs of Praise Service
Sundayย 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
Sundayย 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 ยฃ10 each
if booked before Friday 1st Aprilย
ยฃ12 each on the day
setย up 9am-10am
Refreshments hot and cold
including bacon/sausage butties
ย served by Hemel Hempstead Methodist Churchย
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 Churchย
invite you to join us
Bacon and sausage butties, coffee /tea and cakes
ย ย ย ย ย 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.
ย All welcome.
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Songs of Praise Service
Sundayย 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 Decemberย
Christmas Messy Church
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ย ย Christmas Fair
ย Saturday 28th November 2015
๐ Father Christmas ๐
ยซin his grotto with presents for the childrenยซ
ย ๐ถ Music in the Sanctuary including
ย Micklem School Choir ๐ถ
ย ย ยซCrafts for children and adults to make ๐ซ
ยซChocolate Tombola ยซHand Made Crafts
ยซToiletries ยซGreetings Cards
ยซHome Made Cakes๐ฐ Sweets and Preserves ๐ฏ๐ฌ๐
ยซRefreshmentsยซ
ยซTea/Coffee ๐ต ๐ย Mince Pies, ยซ
ย Mulled Fruit Punch ๐น
๐ Turning on the Church Christmas Tree Lights ๐
And lots more!!!
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ย
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
A project of Samaritanโs 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.ย
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Harvest Celebration of Talents
Saturday 26-Sunday 27 September 2015
Saturday 10 am ย ย An Exhibition of items created by members and friends
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย such as paintings, drawings, needlework, cards, creative writing, photographs, cakes etc
Saturdayย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Harvest Supper followed by entertainment also provided by members and friends
6.30 for 7.00 pmย
Sunday 10.30 am ย ย Harvest Celebration All Age Worshipย
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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?
Transport arrangedย
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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. โMake Lunchโ 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).ย
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 amย 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
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ย Opening and Dedication Service
ย Dedication and Opening of our NEW CHURCH
ย Saturday 13th June 2015 at 3.00 pm
Guest Speaker: Revd Gareth Powell
ย The service was followed by refreshments and an opportunity to look round the new building.
For photographsย of this event please click here
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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 -ย April 2015
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
is on the moveโฆ
We are moving into our new church over the next few weeks
ย ย
Morning Worship (including worship/activities for children) every Sunday at 10.30amย 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 3.30pmย followed by Buzz Youth Group (for those aged around 9-13) from 5.30pm.ย
No meeting in April 2015
Oyster Club (various speakers and activities):
Will move into the new church from Thursday 14th Mayย
Normally every Thursday morning from 10.00am,ย followed by light lunch but times are different during April
Meets in Warners End Community Centre during April