Past Events

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





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 

www.expressions.academy/eventsย 

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

โ€œWhat 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 

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
ย 

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











ย 

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

โ€œWhat 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 


๐ŸŽถ ย Carol Service ๐ŸŽถ

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

โ€œBring 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

โ€œWhat 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 

๐ŸŽถ ย Carol Service ๐ŸŽถ

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

01442 300848

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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

*******

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 โ€œWhat 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

โ€œWhat 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 

๐Ÿ“ฝ๐Ÿ“ฝ๐Ÿ“ฝ๐Ÿ“ฝ

"SING"

Saturday March 16th

15.00pm

โ˜•๏ธ Refreshments available ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฟ

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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 ๐Ÿ•†๐Ÿ•†๐Ÿ•†๐Ÿ•†๐Ÿ•†๐Ÿ•†๐Ÿ•†๐Ÿ•†๐Ÿ•†๐Ÿ•†

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 ๐ŸŽถ Carol Service ๐ŸŽถ

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

๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽฌ

๐Ÿ“ฝ ๐ŸŽฌ Family Film Afternoon๐ŸŽฌ ๐Ÿ“ฝ

Featuring

๐ŸŽ ๐ŸŽช ๐Ÿ˜

The Greatest Showman

๐Ÿ˜ ๐ŸŽช ๐ŸŽ

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 

Childrenโ€™s 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

โ€œWhat 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  โ€œRefugee 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

๐ŸŽถ CAROL SERVICE ๐ŸŽถ

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

Vindra.maraj-ogden@methodist.org.uk

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

๐Ÿ”† Gamesย  ย  ย  ย  ๐Ÿ”† Music ย  ย  ย  ๐Ÿ”† 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

ย—7.30 pm Film โ€œThe 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

๐ŸŽถ CAROL SERVICE ๐ŸŽถ

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

Vindra.maraj-ogden@methodist.org.uk

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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๐ŸŽ… Father Christmas ๐ŸŽ…

ยซin his grotto with presents for the childrenยซ

๐ŸŽถ Music in the Sanctuary including

ย Micklem School Choir ๐ŸŽถ

ยซCrafts for children and adults to make โœŽโœจ

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

๐ŸŽ„ Turning on the Church Christmas Tree Lights ๐ŸŽ„

And lots more!!!

ย ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„

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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. โ€œMake 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

๐ŸŽ… Father Christmas ๐ŸŽ…

ยซin his grotto with presents for the childrenยซ

ย ๐ŸŽถ Music in the Sanctuary including

ย Micklem School Choir ๐ŸŽถ

ย ย ยซCrafts for children and adults to make ๐Ÿ‘ซ

ยซChocolate Tombola ยซHand Made Crafts

ยซToiletries ยซGreetings Cards

ยซHome Made Cakes๐Ÿฐ Sweets and Preserves ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ“

ยซRefreshmentsยซ

ยซTea/Coffee ๐Ÿต ๐Ÿšย  Mince Pies, ยซ

ย Mulled Fruit Punch ๐Ÿน

๐ŸŽ„ Turning on the Church Christmas Tree Lights ๐ŸŽ„

And lots more!!!

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ย 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

A project of Samaritanโ€™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.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. โ€œMake 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 moveโ€ฆ

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