Services
Sunday 19th February, Sunday next before Lent
| 9.30 am | Little Gaddesden | Parish Communion | (JR/AG) |
| 11.00 am | Great Gaddesden | Parish Communion | (JR) |
| 6.00 pm | Nettleden | Evensong | (HT) |
Tuesday 21st February
| 9.00 am | Great Gaddesden | Holy Communion | (JR) |
| 10.30 am | Little Gaddesden | Coffee and Cake in the Thomas Field Hall | (see below) |
Wednesday 22nd February, Ash Wednesday
| 7.30 pm | Little Gaddesden | Sung Eucharist with imposition of Ashes | (JR) |
| 7.55 pm | Zoom | Midweek Discussion Group | (see below) |
Thursday 23rd February
| 10.00 am | Little Gaddesden | Holy Communion | (JR) |
| 3.00 – 5.00 pm | Little Gaddesden | Pitstop Coffee Club | |
| 7.30 pm | Little Gaddesden | Deanery Synod meeting in the Thomas Field Hall |
Friday 24th February
| 12.30 – 1.30 pm | Little Gaddesden | Lent lunch in the Thomas Field Hall |
Sunday 26th February
| 9.00 am | Nettleden | Morning Prayer | (RH) |
| 9.00 am | Little Gaddesden | Parish Communion | (JR) |
| 11.00 am | Great Gaddesden | Parish Communion | (JR) |
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are sometimes made at short notice, please check on the News page whether the above information has been changed or superseded.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
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 .
Christian Aid Appeal for Turkey and Syria
Christian Aid has launched an urgent appeal to support those affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The charity is already working with partners in Northwest Syria to provide winter kits to people seeking shelter. Donations can be made at https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/turkey-and-syria-earthquake-appeal. Christian Aid is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and donations made through this link will benefit from the Government’s commitment to match donations from the public to the Turkey and Syria DEC Earthquake Appeal pound-for-pound up to £5 million. Red Buckets will also be out at our church services over the next few weeks for your donations.
Bell Ringing at Great Gaddesden
Great Gaddesden bellringers are hoping to attract new recruits to RING FOR THE KING for his Coronation in May. If you would like to take part in this very special occasion, come along to the church on Saturday, 18th February between 10 and 12, or 2 and 4 to learn more and to have a GO! All welcome. Any questions to Val: 07929 650664 or regalreval@yahoo.co.uk
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday – Wednesday 22nd February, 7.30pm at Little Gaddesden. Sung Eucharist with imposition of Ashes. All welcome.
Lent Lunches
Every Friday in Lent in the Thomas Field Hall. 12.30pm – 1.30pm. For the sum of £5.00, you can enjoy a bowl (or two) of delicious soup, bread and cheese, fruit, tea and coffee. All welcome.
Change of Service Time
From 26th February (Lent), the morning service at Little Gaddesden will revert to 9.00am.
Midweek Discussion Group
The Midweek Discussion Group has resumed.
Please contact Anthony Archer on anthony.archer@bridgewaterassociates.co.uk or 07721 504125 with any questions.
Regular Giving
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. For those who do give this way, tokens to signify you have donated by this method are available on entry to the church, and they can be placed in the collection bag at the appropriate time.
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.
The Little Gaddesden Charities
The funds of The Little Gaddesden Charities are there to help and support those in financial need in the parish, especially at times when budgets are under particular pressure.
We also support young people in their endeavours, as well as the bereaved.
Please apply in confidence to:
The Vicar, The Revd. John Russell vicar@littlegaddesdenchurch.org.uk (01442 214898) or
Mrs Pat Catchpole (01442 842544)