Services
Sunday 20th June, Trinity 3
| 9.30 am | Little Gaddesden | Parish Communion | (JR) |
| 11.00am | Great Gaddesden | Patronal Communion Celebration | (JR/GM-pr) |
| 6.00pm | Nettleden | Evensong | (JR) |
Tuesday 22nd June
| 9.00am | Great Gaddesden | Holy Communion | |
| 10.30 am | Little Gaddesden | Coffee and Cake in the Thomas Field Hall | (see below) |
Wednesday 23rd June
| 7.55 pm | Zoom | Midweek Discussion Group – Gifts of the Holy Spirit (3) – Counsel | (see below) |
Thursday 24th June
| 10.00 am | Little Gaddesden | Holy Communion |
Saturday 26th June
| POSTPONED | Strawberry Cream Tea in support of Christian Aid (see below) |
Sunday 27th June, Festival of St Peter & St Paul
| 9.00am | Nettleden | Morning Prayer | (GM) |
| 9.30 am | Little Gaddesden | Patronal Communion Celebration | (JR) |
| 11.00 am | Great Gaddesden | Morning Prayer | (HT/GM-pr) |
| 12.30 pm | Great Gaddesden | Baptism of Elliott King |
No 6.00 pm Evening Worship at Little Gaddesden
Please Check for Updates!
As changes are sometimes made at short notice, please check on the News page whether the above information has been changed or superseded.
Notices
Coronavirus
We have resumed congregational worship for our three parishes and will gradually introduce more services in each of the churches over the coming weeks as conditions allow.
Restrictions with which you will be familiar from before Christmas remain:
- Social distancing from those not in your household or care bubble, must be maintained.
- Face masks must be worn at all times in church.
- Please use the hand cleanser at the door.
- We will not be able to join in with the singing of the hymns.
- Holy Communion will be distributed in a safe manner in one kind only.
- People can now meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors, eg after the service.
Tuesday Morning Coffee and Cake – Café Zoom no more!
Tuesday morning’s Coffee and Cake sessions have now come back from the virtual world to their new home in the newly built Thomas Field Hall – Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12:00 noon. Any enquiries to Hilary Catchpole at h.catchpole@btinternet.com .
Midweek Discussion Group on Zoom
The Midweek Discussion Group meeting via Zoom on Wednesday evenings are now under way.
The sessions start with a general welcome chat to hear how everyone is getting on, then some discussion often centred around a Bible passage, with a short time of prayer at the end. Everyone will be considered to be fully present if they have signed in, but there is no need to say or share anything. You can spend the whole time ‘mute’ if you wish!
There are the usual protocols about confidentiality, as anything shared must be respected as being confidential to the group. All are welcome, but if inviting others please contact Anthony first.
The next ‘meetings’ are as follows:
23 June Gifts of the Holy Spirit (3) Counsel
30 June Gifts of the Holy Spirit (4) Fortitude
7 July Gifts of the Holy Spirit (5) Knowledge
14 July Gifts of the Holy Spirit (6) Piety/Fear of the Lord
21 July Evening Prayer
28 July Introduction to Joshua – the issue of Violence in the Old Testament
Do keep the ideas coming about topics that you would like to consider.
Please contact Anthony Archer on anthony.archer@bridgewaterassociates.co.uk or 07721 504125 with any questions.
UPDATE: Strawberry Cream Tea for Christian Aid Postponed until 31st July
We’re sorry to say that the Strawberry Cream Tea in support of Christian Aid scheduled for Saturday 26th June has had to be postponed because of the delayed easing of lockdown restrictions.
Further details will follow in due course. Update: the new date will be 31st July, same time.
You’ll still be able to win a hamper of goodies in our raffle!
Christian Aid Week took place from 10th to 16th May. The 2021 appeal focuses on the impact of the climate crisis on those who live in poverty.
Thank you to everyone who donated to Christian Aid in May. We have already raised over £1,000 (including gift aid) through the Little Gaddesden online e-envelope and cash collections. We have a fundraising target of £1,500 for 2021 and are hoping to reach this through the proceeds from the Strawberry Cream Tea.
The e-envelope will remain open for donations until the end of June. Click on the following link:
https://envelope.christianaid.org.uk/envelope/littlegaddesden.
Regular Giving
Please remember that the church continues to function with limited services, so we do ask that you continue with your regular financial giving to support the ministry. If you normally give weekly in church, you may like to consider paying direct through your bank account. Click or tap here to visit the Donate Page to find out more.
Pay by Text
We now have the facility to donate to Little Gaddesden church by text. Just text LITTLEGADD plus the amount you want to donate (between £1 and £20) to 70470, for example ‘LITTLEGADD10’ to donate £10.
Texts will cost the amount donated plus one standard rate message.
Do you need any Financial Help?
If you, or anyone you know, is in financial difficulty, the Vicar has access to a hardship fund. Please feel free to contact him in the strictest of confidence on 01442 214898 or at vicar@littlegaddesdenchurch.org.uk.