Services
Sunday 28th November, Advent Sunday
| 9.00 am | Nettleden | Morning Prayer | (AWA) |
| 9.30 am | Little Gaddesden | Parish Communion | (JR) |
| 11.00 am | Great Gaddesden | Parish Communion | (JR) |
| 6.00 pm | Little Gaddesden | Advent Service of Light | (JR) |
Tuesday 30th November
| 9.00 am | Great Gaddesden | Holy Communion | |
| 10.30 am | Little Gaddesden | Coffee and Cake in the Thomas Field Hall | (see below) |
Wednesday 1st December
| 7.55 pm | Zoom | Midweek Discussion Group | (see below) |
Thursday 2nd December
| 10.00 am | Little Gaddesden | Holy Communion | (JR) |
Saturday 4th December
| 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm | Little Gaddesden | Family Workshop in the Church (please see details below) |
Sunday 5th December, Advent 2
| 9.00 am | Nettleden | Morning Prayer | (HT) |
| 9.30 am | Little Gaddesden | Cafe Church | (JR) |
| 11.00 am | Great Gaddesden | Parish Communion | (MS/GM-pr) |
| 6.00 pm | Little Gaddesden | Evening Worship | (HT) |
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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are sometimes made at short notice, please check on the News page whether the above information has been changed or superseded.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 Update
With the ever increasing number of cases of Covid here are some slight revisions to our advice when attending church services:
- Whist mask wearing is not obligatory, you are encouraged to wear your mask (we have a good supply of disposable masks should you forget to bring yours).
- Continue to use the hand cleanser at the door.
- Continue to sing.
- Receive Holy Communion as current practice.
Refreshments after church will continue to be offered.
Please keep an eye on our website for the most up to date information.
This notice was last updated on 4 November 2021.
Family Workshop in the Church
Family Workshop in the Church. Saturday 4th December from 3.00pm to 5.30pm. Christmas arts and crafts for the children – fun and laughter. Wreath making for adults. Come and join us to celebrate the start of Advent. Make some lovely presents and share a Christmas tea and friendship. Please let Sarah Gall know if you are able to attend or can help – 07717 068280 or Sarahgaddesden@aol.com
Travelling Crib
Mary, Joseph and the donkey will be travelling around Little Gaddesden village during December. Would you like to host them for the night? Please contact Hannah Gibson or Catriona Angel on travelling-crib@littlegaddesdenchurch.org.uk if you would like to take them in.
British Humanitarian Aid Gift Service
Sunday 12th December, 9.30am. BHA Gift service in Little Gaddesden followed by Advent Breakfast. BHA have very limited requirements this year – please only provide clothing and shoes for all age groups, bedding and toiletries. Please label bags clearly. Labelled bags may be left by the font from Friday 10th December.
Tuesday Morning Coffee and Cake
Tuesday morning’s Coffee and Cake sessions are in the Thomas Field Hall – Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12:00 noon. Any enquiries to Hilary Catchpole at h.catchpole@btinternet.com .
Midweek Discussion Group
This resumed on Wednesday 8th September. 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.
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.