# Benefice of Langelei > Church of England ## Posts - [Keeping in Touch 31: Glimpsing the Face of Christ](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-31-glimpsing/): Dear Friends, It’s been a bit of an emotional week. Every time I go into church, I see how generous people have been in their donations to the foodbank, in the presents they’ve bought for the care home residents and the shoebox presents for local children. The pews under the tower are laden with shoebox … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 30: A most mysterious paradox*](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-30-mysterious-paradox/): Dear Friends, This year many of our church activities, not to mention all sorts of other things, have been limited or restricted. But now, just as we enter the season of Advent with its themes of waiting and watching, all sorts of things are happening! You will see elsewhere in the newsletter and in Signpost … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 29: Waiting for the Light](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-29-waiting-for-the-light/): Dear Friends, First of all, thank you to Andrew Wragg for writing in the newsletter last week. It’s great to hear from someone else – for you and for me! And a timely reminder as we continue to navigate this pandemic of the value of those small human connections, and the need to remember that … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 28: God with us in uncertainty](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-28-god-with-us/): Dear Friends, With Remembrance marked, all thoughts turn to Christmas. What will it be like? How will we celebrate in church, at home, with family and friends? These are questions that are all a bit ‘up in the air’ for all of us. They depend on whether the present lockdown ends as advertised on 2nd … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 27: Uncertain times](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-27-uncertain-times/): Dear Friends, This week I have been following the twists and turns of the US presidential election. If you like drama it’s certainly a good place to look for it! As I write, things are fairly evenly balanced. It looks as if Joe Biden will win the White House, but Donald Trump is mounting legal … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 26: Not on our own](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-26/): Dear Friends, This week the clergy and readers of the Deanery had our first in person meeting since before the Pandemic began. We have seen each other in ones and twos and via zoom but ‘it’s just not the same’. I don’t think we’d realised how much we’d missed being together, worshipping together, sharing ideas … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 25: Holding the Balance](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-25-holding-the-balance/): Dear Friends, October is a month when I am often thinking about my maternal grandfather, Kenneth Chitty. It is the month of his birthday and of the anniversary of his death. This year isn’t a significant anniversary (11 years since he was promoted to glory) but it does have some extra poignancy. My grandmother, Sheila … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 24: Dreams and visions](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-24-dreams-and-visions/): Dear Friends, This Sunday is our delayed Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). Like churches across the country (apart from a few super-keen ones who had already held theirs in early March!) we had to put our annual meeting on ice, just as we had to close the doors of our buildings and suspend much of … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 23: O sing unto the Lord a new song](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-23-o-sing/): Dear Friends, It is my great pleasure to tell you that our choir are back! In line with recent advice from the government, allowing up to 15 people to sing together, we can once again enjoy this much-valued part of our worshipping life. Sadly, congregations still don’t have a green light to join in. Thank … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 22: Falling Acorns](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-22-falling-acorns/): Dear Friends, During my time off earlier this month, Rachel and I had a short break in the New Forest. I’ve been visiting the New Forest since I was a small boy and it is a place I love to return to. The woods, the heathland, the streams, the ponies, the sea – and the … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 21: Planting, watering, harvesting](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-21/): Dear Friends, Earlier this week, Rachel and I went for a walk up the other side of the valley. We’re pretty familiar with the paths around the village and over towards Chipperfield now, but we hadn’t yet ventured across the railway tracks (except for the Easter Monday pilgrimage last April). Despite a few wrong turns, … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 20: An Easter People](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-20/): Dear Friends, Remember Easter? That was a long time ago now! But I’m sure Holy Week and Easter 2020 will always stick in your mind. It will certainly stick in mine! Only a week or so into Live Streaming and using zoom and we were trying to find ways to celebrate the greatest Festival of … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 19: Not going back but going forward](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-19-not-going-back-but-going-forward/): Dear Friends, As restrictions begin to ease, I think many of us were expecting to be able to ‘go back to normal’. That is certainly what I had been hoping for several weeks ago, not least in terms of re-starting public worship. I don’t know about you, but I’m beginning to recognise that there isn’t … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 18: Only re-connect](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-18-only-re-connect/): Dear Friends, It’s a shorter message from me this week. Partly because there is guidance around re-opening for public worship for you to read as well, but also because sometimes less is more! Less had to be more for Rachel and me over the weekend. We took a 24-hour trip to see our families. Handily, … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 17: Now and not yet](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-17-now-and-not-yet/): Dear friends, At theological college I remember much talk of ‘liminality’, the experience of disorientation in the midst of a transition, a threshold: from childhood to adulthood, from school or training to work, from ordinand to ordained. The rites of passage we celebrate in church are liminal places. The theology of the New Testament is … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 16: I was glad...](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-16-i-was-glad/): I was glad when they said unto me, ‘We will go into the house of the Lord’. Dear Friends, When I was installed as your Team Vicar in March last year, I never expected to close our beautiful church building for 3 months. But now we are on the road back. It has been a … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 15: Well in mind](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-15-well-in-mind/): As you will have seen in the news churches have been given permission to re-open for public worship from 4th July. There are a number of things to think about and put in place so that we can do that and the wardens and I will be working on that next week. I think it … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 14: Being Grateful](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-14-being-grateful/): Thank you. That’s the first thing I’d like to say. Back in Keeping in Touch 9 I asked for some feedback on ‘virtual church’, and what you’d like to see continue while we can’t meet in the building, and once we can return. Thank you to everyone who has got back to me. I’ve been … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 13: Open church and scones](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-13-open-church-and-scones/): Okay, not my best title so far. Perhaps I’ll save it for the title of my autobiography. But you’ll be pleased to know that it means what it says ‘on the tin’: the church building, which we have been barred from for 12 weeks, will be open again from Monday 15th June. Oh, and scones … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 12: Healing, justice and peace](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-12-healing-justice-peace/): Last week I was thinking about rest. The importance of finding some sabbath. And that’s true, it’s important – creation isn’t complete without it, and neither are human beings. It strikes me this week that many people in our world can’t get as far as Sabbath, can’t get as far as rest, can’t get as … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 11: Rest… and return](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-11-rest-and-return/): Dear Friends, ‘Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God’ is all very well in ‘normal’ circumstances. But from the conversations I’m having with many people, the days are all blurring into one. Much the same work, rest or boredom (depending … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 10: ‘Hail the day that sees Him rise! Alleluia!](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-10-hail-the-day-that-sees-him-rise-alleluia/): Dear Friends, Before I get into the main part of what I have to say this week, thank you to everyone who has responded to my questions in Keeping in Touch 9. It’s not too late to let me know your thoughts! I was asking for feedback on two questions: 1. What have you found … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 9: Over to you!](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-9/): Dear Friends, When I started my ‘Keeping in Touch’ letters/posts, I didn’t really envisage writing more than four or five of them. And here we are at number 9. Not quite enough for a book yet, but well done for sticking with me. And although the lockdown was eased this week, I suspect there are … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 8: Christian Aid Week](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-8-christian-aid-week/): Dear Friends, This week I have given Keeping in touch over to update you about Christian Aid week and our plans for our United Service. As you will know, this year we are unable to carry out the usual house to house collection due to the Covid-19 restrictions. And we are not able to worship … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 7: Imagination and Courage](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-7-imagination-and-courage/): Dear Friends, I hope you made the most of your week off last week – your week off from my ramblings! Rachel and I were on our post-Easter break. We had wonderful weather in our chosen destination – the back garden, and we made some progress in making it more representative of the word ‘garden’ … Continue reading - [Keeping in touch 6: Joy and generosity](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-6-joy-and-generosity/): Dear Friends, Staying positive is really important at the moment. We are all feeling the effects of the continued lockdown: loneliness, anxiety, paranoia every time we cough more than once (thank you Sarah Wragg for your definition of this: ‘Coronoia’!), the inconvenience and stressfulness of the shopping experience – although we are very lucky to … Continue reading - [Keeping in touch 5: When time stood still - or did it?](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-5-when-time-stood-still-or-did-it/): Dear friends, Is anyone else finding that despite the gift of all this time, the days are running away as fast as ever? Limited trips out, no school run, no visits to friends, no commute. Not even the stroll down the High Street that was mine. But all this extra time is not standing still. … Continue reading - [Keeping in Touch 4: Distant but Connected](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-4-distant-but-connected/): Dear Friends, Well into the second week of ‘Lockdown’, most of us are settling into some sort of routine. Lots of people are talking about a ‘new normal’ but I don’t think we’re there yet. And there’s no rush – it looks like we might have months to practice this new ‘normal’. Is it just … Continue reading - [Keeping in touch 3: On Spiritual Communion](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-3-on-spiritual-communion/): Dear Friends, Since last Saturday Rachel and I have been ‘confined to barracks’, just as a precaution, to play our part in protecting our community and our NHS. We are among the lucky ones of course. There are thousands of people in our country who will be completely self-isolating for many weeks, including those who … Continue reading - [Keeping in touch 2: Resources for Prayer and Worship](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-2-resources-for-prayer-and-worship/): Dear Friends, In these difficult times, it is easy for us to feel isolated and disconnected from each other and our worshipping life. I’m delighted that many of us shared in worship at the weekend, either online or by joining in lighting a candle and praying at 7pm on Sunday.  To keep you going in prayer … Continue reading - [Keeping in touch 1](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-1/): Feast of St Cuthbert, 20th March 2020 Brothers and sisters, As you will now be aware, public worship and events are suspended at All Saints for a season. However, Church is not suspended! Those of us who are online can connect via the live streaming of Morning and Evening Prayer at 8.30am and 5pm Tuesday—Friday … Continue reading - [Palm Sunday @ All Saints](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/palm-sunday-all-saints/): Sunday 5th April 8:45am – Coffee & Hot Cross Buns at Dallings 9:15am – Donkey-led procession to All Saints 9:30am – All Age Service with the Easter Story as told by the children from Saints on Sunday - [Tiny Tots](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/tiny-tots/): For little ones 0-3 years and their parents Wednesdays 9:30am – 11:00amduring school term time in All Saints’ Church, Church Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 8JS Suggested donation £1.50 All welcome! - [Beautifully Written](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/uncategorized/post-title-2/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. 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Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, … Continue reading - [A beautiful post title](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/uncategorized/a-beautiful-post-title-2/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, … Continue reading - [Love the God. Because he loves us](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/uncategorized/love-the-god-because-he-loves-us-first/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, … Continue reading - [Testing](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/st-marys/words-from-the-vicar/testing/): Testing testing - [The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-eleventh-sunday-after-trinity/): The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 20th August 2023 - [The Eighth Sunday after Trinity - Year A 30th July 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-eighth-sunday-after-trinity-year-a-30th-july-2023/): The Collect Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake: when we prosper save us from pride, when we are needy save us from despair, that we may trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the first book of Kings 3.5-12 At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, ‘Ask what I should give you.’ And Solomon said, ‘You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and […] - [The Transfiguration of our Lord - Year A 6th August 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-transfiguration-of-our-lord-year-a-6th-august-2023/): The Collect Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake: when we prosper save us from pride, when we are needy save us from despair, that we may trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen     First Reading: From the book of Daniel  7.9-10, 13-14                            As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued […] - [The seventh Sunday after Trinity - Year A 23rd July 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-seventh-sunday-after-trinity-year-a-23rd-july-2023/): The Collect Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow: though our faith is small as mustard-seed, make it grow to your glory and the flourishing of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    A reading from the book of Wisdom                             12.13, 16-19 There is not any god besides you, Lord, whose care is for all people, to whom you should prove that you have not judged unjustly; For your strength is the source of righteousness, and your sovereignty over all causes you to spare all. For you show your strength when people doubt the completeness of your […] - [The sixth Sunday after Trinity - Year A 16th July 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-sixth-sunday-after-trinity-year-a-16th-july-2023/): The Collect Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah                55.10-13 Thus says the LORD:  As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me […] - [The fifth Sunday after Trinity - Year A 9th July 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fifth-sunday-after-trinity-year-a-9th-july-2023/): The Collect Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit, and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Zechariah          9.9-12 Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle-bow shall be cut off, and he […] - [The fourth Sunday after Trinity - Year A 2nd July 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fourth-sunday-after-trinity-year-a-2nd-july-2023/): The Collect Gracious Father, by the obedience of Jesus you brought salvation to our wayward world; draw us into harmony with your will, that we may find all things restored in him, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.     A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah           28.5-9 The prophet Jeremiah spoke to the prophet Hananiah in the presence of the priests and all the people who were standing in the house of the LORD; and the prophet Jeremiah said, ‘Amen! May the LORD do so; may the LORD fulfil the words that you have prophesied, and bring back to this […] - [The Third Sunday After Trinity -Year A - 25th June 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-third-sunday-after-trinity-year-a-25th-june-2023/): The Collect God our Saviour, look on this wounded world in pity and in power; hold fast to your promises of peace won for us by your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah 20.7-13 Jeremiah cried out: O LORD, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a laughing-stock all day long; everyone mocks me. For whenever I speak, I must cry out, I must shout, ‘Violence and destruction!’ For the word of the LORD has become for me a reproach and […] - [The second Sunday After Trinity - Year A - 18th June 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-first-sunday-after-trinity-year-a-18th-june-2023/): The Collect Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails: deepen our faithfulness to you and to your living Word, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of Exodus 19.2-8a The Israelites had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain. Then Moses went up to God; the LORD called to him from the mountain, saying, ‘Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought […] - [Barnabas the Apostle - Year A - 11th June 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/barnabas-the-apostle-year-a-11th-june-2023/): The Collect Holy God, faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth, and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, that we may truly worship you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 11.19–30 Those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke the word to no one except Jews. But among them were some men of Cyprus and Cyrene who, on coming to Antioch, spoke […] - [TRINITY SUNDAY - 4th June 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/trinity-sunday-4th-june-2023/): The Collect Holy God, faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth, and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, that we may truly worship you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah    40.12-17, 27-31 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand and marked off the heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? Who has directed the spirit […] - [PENTECOST - Year A - 28th May 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/pentecost-year-a-28th-may-2023/): The Collect Holy Spirit, sent by the Father ignite in us your holy fire; strengthen your children with the gift of faith revive your Church with the breath of love, and renew the fact of the earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the Acts of the Apostles                                                      2.1-21 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.  Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, […] - [The seventh Sunday of Easter - Year A - 21st May 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-seventh-sunday-of-easter-year-a-21st-may-2023/): The Collect Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace to the glory of God the Father. Amen.     A reading from the Acts of the Apostles   1.6-14 When the apostles had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He replied, ‘It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive […] - [The sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A - 14th May 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-sixth-sunday-of-easter-year-a-14th-may-2023/): The Collect Risen Christ, by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples: help your Church to obey your command and draw the nations to the fire of your love, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.    A reading from the Acts of the Apostles   17.22-31 Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, ‘Athenians, I see how extremely religious you are in every way. For as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, “To an unknown god.” What therefore […] - [The fifth Sunday of Easter - 7th May 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fifth-sunday-of-easter-7th-may-2023/): The Collect Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world and the wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.    A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 7. 55-60 Standing before the high priest and the council, Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. ‘Look,’ he said, ‘I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!’ But […] - [The fourth Sunday of Easter - 30th April 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fourth-sunday-of-easter-30th-april-2023/): The Collect Risen Christ, faithful shepherd of your Father’s sheep: teach us to hear your voice and to follow your command, that all your people may be gathered into one flock, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.    A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 2. 42-47 Many were baptized and were added to the community. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.  Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell […] - [The third Sunday of Easter - 23rd April 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-third-sunday-of-easter-23rd-april-2023/): The Collect Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us also to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.   A reading from the Acts of the Apostles           2. 14a, 36-41 On the day of Pentecost, Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd, ‘Let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.’ Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter […] - [THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER -16th April 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-second-sunday-of-easter-16th-april-2023/): The Collect Risen Christ, for whom no door is locked, no entrance barred: open the doors of our hearts, that we may seek the good of others and walk the joyful road of sacrifice and peace, to the praise of God the Father. Amen.     A reading from the Acts of the Apostles   2. 14a, 22-32 On the day of Pentecost, Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd, ‘You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs […] - [Easter Day - 9th April 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/easter-day-9th-april-2023/): The Collect God of Glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.   A reading from the Acts of the Apostles   10. 34 – 43 Peter began to speak to those assembled in the house of Cornelius: ‘I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to […] - [Palm Sunday - 2nd April 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/palm-sunday-2nd-april-2023/): The Collect True and humble King, hailed by the crowd as Messiah: grant us the faith to know you and love you, that we may be found beside you on the way of the cross, which is the path of glory. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah   50. 4 – 9a The servant of the LORD said: The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens – wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. […] - [The fifth Sunday of Lent (Passiontide) (Year A) - 26th March 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fifth-sunday-of-lent-passiontide-year-a-26th-march-2023/): The Collect Gracious Father you gave up your Son out of love for the world: lead us to ponder the mysteries of his passion, that we may know eternal peace through the shedding of our Saviour’s blood, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    A reading from the book of Ezekiel    37. 1 – 14 The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the […] - [Mothering Sunday (Year A) - 19th March 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/mothering-sunday-year-a-19th-march-2023/): The Collect God of love, passionate and strong, tender and careful: watch over us and hold us all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the first book of Samuel                         1.20-28 Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, ‘I have asked him of the LORD.’ The man Elkanah and all his Household went up to offer to the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and to pay his vow. But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, ‘As soon as the child is weaned, I will […] - [The Third Sunday of Lent - 12th March 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-third-sunday-of-lent-12th-march-2023/): The Collect Eternal God, give us insight to discern your will for us, to give up what harms us, and to seek the perfection we are promised in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of Exodus                                                     17.1-7 From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites  journeyed by stages, as the LORD commanded. They camped at  Rephidim, but there was  no water for the people to drink. The people quarrelled with Moses, and said, ‘Give us water to drink.’ Moses said to them, ‘Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test the LORD?’ But […] - [The Second Sunday of Lent - 5th March 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-second-sunday-of-lent-5th-march-2023/): The Collect Almighty God, by the prayer and discipline of Lent may we enter into the mystery of Christ’s sufferings, and by following in his Way come to share in his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    A reading from the book of Genesis                                       12.1-4a The LORD said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who […] - [THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (Year A) - 26th February 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-first-sunday-of-lent-year-a-26th-february-2023/): The Collect Heavenly Father, your Son battled with the powers of darkness, and grew closer to you in the desert: help us to use these days to grow in wisdom and prayer that we may witness to your saving love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of Genesis                    2.15-17, 3.1-7 The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man, ‘You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of […] - [SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT (Year A) -19th February 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/sunday-next-before-lentyear-a-19th-february-2023/): The Collect Holy God, you know the disorder of our sinful lives: set straight our crooked hearts, and bend our wills to love your goodness and your glory in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of Exodus                                        24:12-18 The LORD said to Moses, ‘Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.’  So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he […] - [THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT (Year A) - 12th February 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-second-sunday-before-lent-year-a-12th-february-2023/): The Collect Almighty God, give us reverence for all creation and respect for every person, that we may mirror your likeness in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of Genesis                                                 1:1 – 2:3 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the […] - [THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT (Year A) 5th February 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-third-sunday-before-lent-year-a-5th-february-2023/): The Collect Eternal God, Whose Son went among the crowds and brought healing with his touch: Help us to show his love, In your Church as we gather together, and by our lives as they are transformed into the image of Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah              58: 1-9a Thus says the LORD God: Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Announce to my people their rebellion, to the house of Jacob their sins. Yet day after day they seek me and delight to know my ways, […] - [CANDLEMAS - 29th January 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/candlemas-29th-january-2023/): The Collect Lord Jesus Christ, light of the nations and glory of Israel: make your home among us, and present us pure and holy to your heavenly Father, your God, and our God. Amen.   A reading from the book of the prophet Malachi              3: 1-5 Thus says the LORD God: See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight – indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. But who […] - [The third Sunday of Epiphany - 22nd January 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-third-sunday-of-epiphany-22nd-january-2023/): The Collect God of all mercy your Son proclaimed good news to the poor, release to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed: anoint us with your Holy Spirit and set all your people free to praise you in Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah                        9: 1-4 There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will […] - [The second Sunday of Epiphany - 15th January 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-second-sunday-of-epiphany-15th-january-2023/): The Collect Eternal Lord, our beginning and our end: bring us with the whole creation to your glory, hidden through past ages and made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.     A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah                                     49: 1-7 Listen to me, O coastlands, pay attention, you peoples from far away! The LORD called me before I was born, while I was in my mother’s womb he named me. He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the […] - [The Epiphany - 8th January 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-epiphany-8th-january-2023/): The Collect Creator of the heavens, who led the Magi by a star to worship the Christ-child: guide and sustain us, that we may find our journey’s end in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah   60: 1-6 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift […] - [The second Sunday of Christmas - 1st January 2023](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-second-sunday-of-christmas-1st-january-2023/): The Collect God our Father, In love you sent your Son that the world may have life: lead us to seek him among the outcast and find him in those in need, for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.   A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah      63.7-9 I will recount the gracious deeds of the LORD, the praiseworthy acts of the LORD, because of all that the LORD has done for us, and the great favour to the house of Israel that he has shown them according to his mercy, according to the abundance of his steadfast love. For he said, ‘Surely they are […] - [CHRISTMAS DAY - 25th December 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/christmas-day-25th-december-2022/): The Collect Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth: accept our heartfelt praise, as we worship you, our Saviour and our eternal God. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah      52.7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’ Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the LORD to Zion. Break forth together […] - [The fourth Sunday of Advent - 18th December 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fourth-sunday-of-advent-18th-december-2022/): The Collect Eternal God, as Mary waited for the birth of your Son, so we wait for his coming in glory; bring us through the birth-pangs of this present age to see, with her, our great salvation in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah      7.10-16 The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, ‘Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.’ But Ahaz said, ‘I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.’ Then Isaiah said: ‘Hear then, O […] - [The third Sunday of Advent - 11th December 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-third-sunday-of-advent-11th-december-2022/): The Collect God for whom we watch and wait, you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son: give us courage to speak the truth, to hunger for justice, and to suffer for the cause of right, with Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah              35.1-10 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They […] - [The second Sunday of Advent - 4th December 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-second-sunday-of-advent-4th-december-2022/): The Collect Almighty God, purify our hearts and minds, that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and Saviour we may be ready to receive him, who is our Lord and our God. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah      11.1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. His delight shall be […] - [Advent Sunday - 27th November 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/advent-sunday-27th-november-2022/): The Collect Almighty God, as your kingdom dawns, turn us from the darkness of sin to the light of holiness, that we may be ready to meet you in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah          2.1-5 The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, ‘Come, let us go […] - [Christ the King - 20th November 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/christ-the-king-20th-november-2022/): The Collect God the Father, help us to hear the call of Christ the King and to follow in his service, whose kingdom has no end; for he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, one glory. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah         23.1-6 Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the LORD. Therefore thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. […] - [Remembrance Sunday - 13th November 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/remembrance-sunday-13th-november-2022/): The Collect God, our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars shall cease and poverty and pain shall end, that earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Micah                    4.1-5 In days to come the mountain of the LORD’S house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised up above the hills. Peoples shall stream to it, and many nations shall come and say: ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God […] - [The third Sunday before Advent - 6th November 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-third-sunday-before-advent-6th-november-2022/): The Collect God, our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars shall cease and poverty and pain shall end, that earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.     A reading from the book of Job                                  19.23-27a Job said to his companions: ‘O that my words were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book! O that with an iron pen and with lead they were engraved on a rock for ever! For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; and after […] - [All Saints Day - 30th October 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/all-saints-day-30th-october-2022/): The Collect God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.     A reading from the book of Daniel                        7.1-3, 15-18 In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head as he lay in bed. Then he wrote down the dream:  I, Daniel, saw in my vision by night the four winds of heaven stirring up the great sea, and four great beasts came up out […] - [Bible Sunday - 23rd October 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/bible-sunday-23rd-october-2022/): The Collect Merciful God, teach us to be faithful in change and uncertainty, that trusting in your word and obeying your will we may enter the unfailing joy of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah        45.22-25 Thus says the LORD:  Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. By myself I have sworn, from my mouth has gone forth in righteousness a word that shall not return: ‘To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.’ Only in the […] - [The eighteenth Sunday after Trinity - 16th October 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-eighteenth-sunday-after-trinity-16th-october-2022/): The Collect God, our judge and saviour, teach us to be open to your truth and to trust in your love, that we may live each day with confidence in the salvation which is given through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.     A reading from the book of Genesis                            32.22-31 At night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until […] - [The seventeenth Sunday after Trinity - 9th October 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-seventeenth-sunday-after-trinity-9th-october-2022/): The Collect Gracious God, you call us to fullness of life: deliver us from unbelief and banish our anxieties with the liberating love of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.     A reading from the second book of Kings             5.1-3, 7-15b Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favour with his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy. Now the Arameans on one of their raids had taken a young girl captive from the land of Israel, and […] - [Harvest Festival - 2nd October 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/harvest-festival-2nd-october-2022/): The Collect Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season: grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.   A reading from the book of Deuteronomy                   26.1-11 Moses spoke to the people, saying: When you have come into the land that the LORD your God is giving […] - [The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity - 25th September 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fifteenth-sunday-after-trinity-25th-september-2022/): The Collect Lord God, defend your Church from all false teaching and give to your people knowledge of your truth, that we may enjoy eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Amos           6.1a, 4-7 Thus says the LORD, the God of hosts: Alas for those who are at ease in Zion, and for those who feel secure on Mount Samaria! Alas for those who lie on beds of ivory, and lounge on their couches, and eat lambs from the flock, and calves from the stall; who sing idle songs to the sound […] - [The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity - 18th September 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fourteenth-sunday-after-trinity-18th-september-2022/): The Collect Almighty God, whose only Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Amos             8.4-7 Hear this, you that trample on the needy, and bring to ruin the poor of the land, saying, ‘When will the new moon be over so that we […] - [The Queen's Platinum Jubilee](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/st-marys/st-marys-scrapbook/the-queens-platinum-jubilee-2/):   We had a wonderful Jubilee Picnic on Saturday 4th June in the Church grounds. The weather was good and people appeared to have lots of fun. Thank you to all those who helped with the event, setting up, clearing away, making sandwiches and cakes and all those who attended. Thank you also to all those who help to keep the Church and grounds looking beautiful throughout the year. If you have time on a Monday or Friday morning then you may be interested in joining the working party who kindly work to keep everything looking beautiful year round. The photograph […] - [The thirteenth Sunday after Trinity - 11th September 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-thirteenth-sunday-after-trinity-11th-september-2022/): The Collect Almighty God, you search us and know us may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness, now and in all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of Exodus   32.7-14 At the top of Mount Sinai, the LORD said to Moses, ‘Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn aside from the way that I  commanded them; they have cast for themselves an image of a calf, and have worshipped it […] - [The twelfth Sunday after Trinity - 4th September 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-twelfth-sunday-after-trinity-4th-september-2022/): The Collect God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us: remind us of your goodness, increase your grace within us, that our thankfulness may grow, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.     A reading from the book of Deuteronomy                           30.15-20 See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in his ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ordinances, then you shall live and become numerous, and the LORD your God […] - [The eleventh Sunday after Trinity - 28th August 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-eleventh-sunday-after-trinity-28th-august-2022/): The Collect God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all that we have to gain the pearl beyond all price, through our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.    A reading from the book of Proverbs                                25.6-7 Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great; for it is better to be told, ‘Come up here,’ than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. This is the Word of the Lord.  THANKS BE TO GOD! […] - [The tenth Sunday after Trinity - 21st August 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-tenth-sunday-after-trinity-21st-august-2022/): The Collect Lord of heaven and earth, as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer, give us patience and courage never to lose hope, but always to bring our prayers before you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah                   58.9-14 You shall call, and the LORD will answer; you shall cry for help, and he will say, Here I am. If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil, if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of […] - [The Blessed Virgin Mary - 14th August 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-blessed-virgin-mary-14th-august-2022/): The Collect Almighty God, who looked upon the lowliness of the Blessed Virgin Mary and chose her to be the mother of your only Son: grant that we who are redeemed by his blood may share with her in the glory of your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God, now and for ever. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah               61.10-11 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he […] - [The eighth Sunday after Trinity - 7th August 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-eighth-sunday-after-trinity-7th-august-2022/): The Collect Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake: when we prosper save us from pride, when we are needy save us from despair, that we may trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of Genesis                                   15.1-6 The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.’ But Abram said, ‘O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house […] - [The seventh Sunday after Trinity - 31st July 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-seventh-sunday-after-trinity-31st-july-2022/): The Collect Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow: though our faith is small as mustard-seed, make it grow to your glory and the flourishing of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of Ecclesiastes             1.2, 12-14, 2.18-23 Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.  I, the Teacher, when king over Israel in Jerusalem, applied my mind to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven; it is an unhappy business that God has given to human beings to be busy […] - [The sixth Sunday after Trinity - 24th July 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-sixth-sunday-after-trinity-24th-july-2022/): The Collect Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of Genesis                             18.20-32 The LORD appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre and said, ‘How great is the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah and how very grave their sin! I must go down and see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me; and if not, I will know.’ So the men turned […] - [The fifth Sunday after Trinity - 17th July 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fifth-sunday-after-trinity-17th-july-2022/): The Collect Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit, and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of Genesis                             18.1-10a The LORD appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them, and bowed down to the ground. He said, ‘My lord, if […] - [The fourth Sunday after Trinity - 10th July 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fourth-sunday-after-trinity-10th-july-2022/): The Collect Gracious Father, by the obedience of Jesus you brought salvation to our wayward world: draw us into harmony with your will that we may find all things restored in him, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.   A reading from the book of Deuteronomy                                      30.9-14 Moses spoke to the people, saying, The LORD your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all your undertakings, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your soil. For the LORD will again take delight in prospering you, just as he delighted in prospering […] - [The Queen's Platinum Jubilee](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/uncategorized/the-queens-platinum-jubilee/): We had a wonderful Jubilee Picnic on Saturday 4th June in the Church grounds. The weather was good and people appeared to have lots of fun. Thank you to all those who helped with the event, setting up, clearing away, making sandwiches and cakes and all those who attended. Thank you also to all those who help to keep the Church and grounds looking beautiful throughout the year. If you have time on a Monday or Friday morning then you may be interested in joining the working party who kindly work to keep everything looking beautiful year round. The photograph above, […] - [St Thomas the Apostle - 3rd July 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/st-thomas-the-apostle-3rd-july-2022/): The Collect Almighty and eternal God, who, for the firmer foundation of our faith, allowed your holy apostle Thomas to doubt the resurrection of your Son till word and sight convinced him: grant to us, who have not seen, that we also may believe and so confess Christ as our Lord and our God; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Habakkuk              2.1-4 I will stand at my watch-post, and station myself on the rampart; I will keep watch […] - [The second Sunday after Trinity - 26th June 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-second-sunday-after-trinity-26th-june-2022/): The Collect Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails: deepen our faithfulness to you and to your living Word, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    A reading from the first book of Kings               19.15-16, 19-21 The LORD said to Elijah, ‘Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place.  So he set out from there, and found Elisha son of Shaphat, who was […] - [The first Sunday after Trinity - 19th June 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-first-sunday-after-trinity-19th-june-2022/): The Collect God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in ways of wisdom, that we may find true life in Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.    A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.               65,1-9 The word of the Lord through the prophet: I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask, to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’ to a nation that did not call on my name. I held out my hands all day long to […] - [TRINITY SUNDAY - 12th June 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/trinity-sunday-12th-june-2022/): The Collect Holy God, faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth, and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, that we may truly worship you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.    A reading from the Book of Proverbs                    8.1-4, 22-31 Thus says the wisdom of God: Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she […] - [PENTECOST - 5th June 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/pentecost-5th-june-2022/): The Collect Holy Spirit, sent by the Father, ignite in us your holy fire; strengthen your children with the gift of faith, revive your Church with the breath of love, and renew the face of the earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   A reading from the book of Genesis                                               11.1-9 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. And as they migrated from the east, they came upon a plain in the land of Shinar  and settled there. And they said to one another, ‘Come, let us make  bricks, and burn them thoroughly.’ And they had brick for […] - [The Seventh Sunday of Easter - 29th May 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-seventh-sunday-of-easter-29th-may-2022/): The Collect Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.   A reading from the book of the prophet Ezekiel          36.24-28 The word of the LORD came to me: I will take you from the nations, and gather you from all the countries, and bring you into your own land.  I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your […] - [The Sixth Sunday of Easter - 22nd May 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-sixth-sunday-of-easter-22nd-may-2022/): The Collect Risen Christ, by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples: help your Church to obey your command and draw the nations to the fire of your love, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.   A reading from the book of the prophet Ezekiel                     37.1-14 The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the valley, and they were […] - [The fifth Sunday of Easter - 15th May 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fifth-sunday-of-easter-15th-may-2022/): The Collect Risen Christ, your  wounds declare your love for the world and the wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.   A reading from the book of Genesis                                      22.1-18 God tested Abraham. He said to him, ‘Abraham!’ And Abraham said, ‘Here I am.’  God said, ‘Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt-offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.’ So Abraham rose […] - [The fourth Sunday of Easter - 8th May 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fourth-sunday-of-easter-8th-may-2022/): The Collect Risen Christ, faithful shepherd of your Father’s sheep: teach us to hear your voice and to follow your command, that all your people may be gathered into one flock, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.   A reading from the book of Genesis                                                      7.1–5, 11–18; 8.6–18; 9.8–13 The LORD said to Noah, ‘Go into the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you alone are righteous before […] - [The third Sunday of Easter - 1st May 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-third-sunday-of-easter-1st-may-2022/): The Collect Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us also to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.   A reading from the book of the prophet Zephaniah                          3.14-20 Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem!  The LORD has taken away the judgements against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. On that day it shall be […] - [The second Sunday of Easter - 24th April 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-second-sunday-of-easter-24th-april-2022/): The Collect Risen Christ, for whom no door is locked, no entrance barred: open the doors of our hearts, that we may seek the good of others and walk the joyful road of sacrifice and peace, to the praise of God the Father. Amen.   A reading from the book of Exodus                  14.10-31; 15.20-21 As Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites looked back, and there were the Egyptians advancing on them. In great fear the Israelites cried out to the LORD. They said to Moses, ‘Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die […] - [EASTER DAY - 17th April 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/easter-day-17th-april-2022/): The Collect God of Glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.    A reading from the Acts of the Apostles                              10.34-43 Peter began to speak to those assembled in the house of Cornelius. ‘I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after […] - [PALM SUNDAY - 10th April 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/palm-sunday-10th-april-2022/): The Collect True and humble King, hailed by the crowd as Messiah: grant us the faith to know you and love you, that we may be found beside you on the way of the cross, which is the path of glory. Amen.              A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah 50.4-9a The servant of the LORD said: The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens – wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. […] - [The fifth Sunday of Lent - 3rd April 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-fifth-sunday-of-lent-3rd-april-2022/): The Collect Gracious Father, you gave up your Son out of love for the world: lead us to ponder the mysteries of his passion, that we may know eternal peace through the shedding of our Saviour’s blood Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.         A reading from the book the prophet Isaiah 43.16-21 Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings out chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. […] - [MOTHERING SUNDAY - 27th March 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/mothering-sunday-27th-march-2022/): The Collect God of love, passionate and strong, tender and careful: watch over us and hold us all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.         A reading from the first book of Samuel           1.20-28 Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, ‘I have asked him of the LORD.’ The man Elkanah and all his household went up to offer to the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and to pay his vow. But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, ‘As soon as the child is weaned, I […] - [The third Sunday of Lent - 20th March 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-third-sunday-of-lent-20th-march-2022/):  The Collect Eternal God, give us insight to discern your will for us, to give up what harms us, and to seek the perfection we are promised in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.          A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah         55.1-9 The LORD says this: Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.  Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labour for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, […] - [St Mary’s 150th Anniversary celebrations on Sat 11th & Sun 12th September](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/st-marys/st-marys-scrapbook/st-marys-150th-anniversary-celebrations-on-sat-11th-sun-12th-september/): St Mary’s 150th Anniversary celebrations on Sat 11th & Sun 12th September This event was a great success with lots of local people visiting and enjoying the good weather and activities both inside & outside the church. Thank you so much to all the people who put in such a huge amount of work to make it a success and to Bishop Alan for making our Sunday morning service memorable and for blessing the newly refurbished refectory for us. Finally the event raised over £1,100 for church funds 🙂 - [The second Sunday of Lent - 13th March 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-second-sunday-of-lent-13th-march-2022/): The Collect Almighty God, by the prayer and discipline of Lent may we enter into the mystery of Christ’s sufferings, and by following in his Way may we come to share in his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.          A reading from the book of Genesis           15.1-12, 17-18 The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.’ But Abram said, ‘O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of  Damascus?’ […] - [The first Sunday of Lent - 6th March 2022](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/the-first-sunday-of-lent-6th-march-2022/): The Collect Heavenly Father, your Son battled with the powers of darkness, and grew closer to you in the desert: help us to use these days to grow in wisdom and prayer that we may witness to your saving love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.            A reading from the book of Deuteronomy 26.1-11 Moses spoke to the people, saying: When you have come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, and you possess it, and settle in it, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit […] - [Keeping in Touch 47: Gentle progress](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-47-gentle-progress/): Dear Friends, I’m so pleased that this Sunday we will all be able to sing again in Church! One or two of us might be feeling a bit rusty, but as the person who taught me campanology used to say, ‘it’s like riding a bike’. It will be another change – a really good change I hope! – on our unfolding pandemic experience. Somewhere else where there is some change, or at least some gentle progress, is around our plans for Reordering. Thank you to everyone who responded to the initial consultation over the winter. Here is a summary of the […] - [Keeping in Touch 46: The Road of New Beginnings](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-46-new-beginnings/): Dear Friends, Today I took part in the funeral of a friend and former colleague from my curacy, Marion Jones. Marion was an active Lay Reader, Sacristan and rota wrangler; she ran our holiday club, led assemblies across all the schools in the town and hosted regular parade services of the Scouts and Guides. She didn’t like the limelight and would only reluctantly come forward when being thanked and praised by my Training Incumbent. I saw, chatted to and prayed with her nearly every day for over 3 years and (despite a few minor disagreements now and then!) we got on […] - [Keeping in Touch 45: Refreshment](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-45-refreshment/): Dear friends, Firstly, thank you to Ingrid and Sheila for contributing their thoughts to this regular column over the last two weeks while I was away. I’m sure you will agree it is lovely to hear from someone different to me! Rachel and I had a lovely week off and not only are we refreshed but so is the living room which we have now decorated. The colour is ‘celestial blue’, very appropriate for a vicarage. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Glebe in due course so you can see our handiwork… our rates are very reasonable! ‘Refreshing’ […] - [Keeping in Touch 44: A Happy Easter Indeed!](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-44-a-happy-easter-indeed/): Dear friends, Happy Easter! Thank you for joining in with our Holy Week and Easter worship. Easter was particularly joyful, with all three services very well attended. Particular thanks go to those who organised our new Church in the Wild service – it was wonderful to see so many families having fun in the churchyard, including some new faces. What a great success! We look forward to the next one on the first Sunday of May. Just a reminder that our APCM is coming up on Sunday 18th April at 11am. Please see above for the Zoom log in details and […] - [Keeping in Touch 43: Alleluia is our song](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-43-alleluia/): Dear friends, Apart from one brief window around Christmas time, communal singing in worship has been off limits throughout the pandemic, but finally there is some movement in the right direction! As well as being allowed to field a ‘small choir’ (whatever that might exactly mean…) indoors, we can now enjoy communal singing outdoors. Having trialled this on Palm Sunday as part of our procession, there will be plenty of singing on Easter Day, with 3 hymns at the 8am Churches Together Service in the churchyard and a sing of some Easter favourites outside after the 9.30am service. I look forward […] - [Keeping in Touch 42: Praying for healing and hope](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-42-praying/): Dear Friends, A short note this week and a reminder of our Holy Week services. You will be very aware from the news of the murder of Sarah Everard last week and of the reactions to it in the media, in protests and in each of us. Can I encourage you to continue to pray for Sarah and her family and friends, for all women who suffer harassment, abuse and violence from men, and all people who feel unsafe in our society. You may like to light a candle and use this prayer. Secondly, next Tuesday 23rd March sees the anniversary of […] - [Keeping in Touch 41: Darkness to Light](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-41-darkness-to-light/): Dear Friends, The return to church on Sunday 21st March is around the corner and so is Holy Week and Easter! For the former, please can I ask you to refer to our guidance and risk assessment. Don’t forget to email allsaintskingslangley@outlook.com by noon on a Saturday to let us know you’re intending to come. Remember to wear a face covering in church, use the one-way system for entry and exit (unless you need level access) and congregations still aren’t allowed to sing! We hope this is a step to greater freedom. Easter is the time when we celebrate the freedom we have in […] - [Keeping in Touch 40: Open to Change](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-40-open-to-change/): Dear Friends, I’m very pleased to be able to let you know that we will be returning to public worship in the church building from Sunday 21st March. This will be for the 9.30am service only to begin with and we will follow the same procedures as before. So please book a place at the service each week by emailing allsaintskingslangley@outlook.com, wear a face covering in church, maintain social distancing and use the one-way system for entry and exit (except for those who need the level access on entry and exit). Communion will be in one kind (for some while yet) […] - [The fall of the large beech tree](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/st-marys/st-marys-scrapbook/the-fall-of-the-large-beech-tree/): In August 2020 after some windy conditions, a large branch from a Beech tree in the Church yard fell across the footpath and the bottom of the steps for the footbridge going over the railway line. The branch was cleared away so that the footpath and bridge could be reopened. You can see how large the branch was from the large log pieces that can be seen in the photographs! In March 2021 the tree was assessed and it was decided that the rest of the tree should be taken down which took place on 3rd March 2021. - [Visit by Bishop Michael Hertford](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/st-marys/st-marys-scrapbook/visit-by-bishop-michael-hertford/): We are delighted that Bishop Michael was able to undertake his long planned visit to us on Sunday 5th & Monday 6th July. He took part in our service at 10am on Sunday 5th (via Zoom actually from within the St Mary’s building, while the rest of us were on Zoom from our homes). He also joined Virtual Messy Church later via Zoom. The bishop visited Nash Mills C of E school (in a socially distanced way) on Monday as well as meeting the wardens from both St M’s & St B’s during the afternoon. In the evening he joined the […] - [Appreciations of Peter Ward](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/st-marys/st-marys-scrapbook/appreciations-of-peter-ward/): Many people will be interested to read ‘Peter Ward, An Appreciation’ by Mike Stanyon who succeeded Peter as President of HHLH&M (Hemel Hempstead Local History & Museum Society). Thanks to Barbara Chapman for alerting us to it and for her item about Peter on the HHLH&MS Facebook page, (Hemel Hempstead Local History & Museum Society (HHLH&MS) . There is also a wonderful article on the Benefice Newsletter 33 written by Sally Prue-Peter’s daughter. Please click here to read more.   - [Keeping in Touch 39: Roadmap](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-39-roadmap/): Dear Friends, Like me, you may be feeling more positive this week with the Prime Minister’s announcement of the ‘roadmap’ out of the present lockdown. It’s good to have some markers that we’re all aiming for, subject to those four tests… On the other hand, you may be feeling anxious about society opening back up again. Wherever we are on that scale, it’ll be important to continue to ‘bear with one another in love’ (Ephesians 4.2) as the weeks unfold. Part of your Lenten journey might be to reflect on your experience of the Pandemic in these last 11 months. You […] - [Keeping in Touch 38: A Little Wilderness](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-38-wilderness/): Dear Friends, We are fast coming round to two anniversaries. One is the anniversary of the first National Lockdown, the other is the anniversary of the first of these weekly ramblings, thoughts and reflections from me. Thank you for your feedback and encouragement, I will keep writing! In one of my earliest messages, I borrowed some words from a friend about prayer, which are worth repeating at the start of Lent: Little and often is a good way to approach prayer, rather than saving it up for one “big” pray on a Sunday or in times of crisis!  By building up […] - [Ted Adcook's Memoirs](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/st-marys/st-marys-scrapbook/ted-adcooks-memoirs/): Most members of the congregation at St Mary’s will remember Ted Adcook who was such a character and who lived to over 100. Amazingly, Lauren Shirley (during Lockdown 1) has transcribed his memoirs and offers them here in the season of Remembrance for everyone to read. They can be found via this link. Thank you so much Lauren, that really was a labour of love. - [Keeping in Touch 37: Lent](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-37-lent/): Dear Friends, This week I just want to use my letter to draw your attention to the services and resources that we’re making available to you this Lent. All the details so far are in purple below.  Everyone is welcome to just ‘turn up’ to the virtual Ash Wednesday and Celtic Evening Prayer services. If you would like to join in the Lent course please contact me to let me know if you would like to attend on Monday evenings or Tuesday afternoons. For the Ash Wednesday Morning Prayer service everyone is welcome to make some ashes for use at home. […] - [Keeping in Touch 36: Moments of Colour](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-36-moments-of-colour/): Dear Friends, Last week was the RSPB ‘Big Garden Birdwatch’. Perhaps you joined in? The idea was to spend 1 hour between January 29th and 31st counting the number of birds in your garden. They had to land and to avoid double counting you recorded the highest number of any species at any one time, not every time you see an individual. So, if you saw one robin in the first five minutes, then three 20 minutes later, then one another 15 minutes later, that’s three, not five… I was confused initially too! Predictably, during the hour we chose, we had […] - [Keeping in Touch 35: Shine with love](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-35-shine-with-love/): Dear Friends, This week the number of people who have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 passed 100,000. The Prime Minister said it was ‘hard to compute’ that figure. And it is hard. It is hard enough when the death of one family member or friend touches us. Each one of those 100,000 represents a life lived, a grieving family. Death is always terrible, whatever the cause. But over the last 10 months we have been faced with the daily reporting of death. And as the totals have grown and the grim milestones have been reached perhaps some […] - [Keeping in Touch 34: City of God*](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-34-city-of-god/): Dear Friends, I wonder if you had chance to watch the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris yesterday? Maybe you just caught the highlights on the news. Either way, it was hard to miss the message the event wanted to put across: unity. Biden’s speech used that word more than any other. As I watched and listened to him, I thought his fatherly (perhaps grandfatherly!) style, with pearls of wisdom from years of political and life experience might be one of the reasons why he is the right person for the right moment. Let’s hope so, with all the […] - [Keeping in Touch 33: Unity](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-33-unity/): Dear Friends, Just a brief thought from me this week. This coming week is the week of prayer for Christian Unity. It is also World Religion Day on Sunday 17th and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday 18th. In a world where we are often so aware of division – or at least made so aware of it by the media! – these annual remembrances help us to focus on what brings us together as fellow human beings on the journey of life, of all faiths and none. You might like to take some time next week to pray each day […] - [Keeping in Touch 32: Loving-kindness](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/all-saints/fatherjames/keeping-in-touch-32-loving-kindness/): Dear Friends, A friend of ours told us last week that she had been ‘ticked off’ for wishing someone a Happy New Year! But it’s easy to understand that pessimism in January 2021: a new lockdown, Covid cases on the rise, insurrection at the Capitol in Washington D.C., people struggling to stay in or find jobs and a huge rise in hardship for many people. But despite all that, I would still like to wish you a Happy New Year! And I think it is worth doing, worth looking for some optimism, hope, new beginnings and positivity. New Year is a […] ## Pages - [Home](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/home-3/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=”slider-home”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1613123555756{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1483520338082{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”dgt-mb0″][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Churches” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1582282674445{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner gap=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1613122924870{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”2258″ add_caption=”yes” img_size=”300×180″ style=”vc_box_shadow_border” alignment=”center” css_animation=”none” link=”https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/” el_class=”churchcaptions”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”2257″ add_caption=”yes” img_size=”300×180″ style=”vc_box_shadow_border” alignment=”center” link=”https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/” el_class=”churchcaptions”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”{“2441“:{“url“:“https://saintbenedicts.church/“,“target“:“_blank“,“title“:““,“rel“:“nofollow“}}” add_caption=”yes” img_size=”300×180″ style=”vc_box_shadow_border” alignment=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbeneficeoflangelei.org.uk%2Fstbenedicts%2F” el_class=”churchcaptions”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”3051″ add_caption=”yes” img_size=”300×180″ style=”vc_box_shadow_border” alignment=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbeneficeoflangelei.org.uk%2Fstmarys%2F” el_class=”churchcaptions”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][vc_custom_heading text=”About our Benefice” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1588490170640{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]We are a lively benefice of four parish churches (All Saints Kings Langley, Holy Trinity […] - [Holy Trinity Safeguarding](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/safeguarding/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1583660991889{border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Safeguarding @ Holy Trinity” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_column_text] Safeguarding Call 999 if someone is in immediate danger or a crime is being committed At Holy Trinity Church, we are committed to creating a place where everyone is safe, included, respected, and cared for. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. If something doesn’t feel right, looks odd, or you just need some advice, please talk to one of our safeguarding team.   Our Parish Safeguarding Officers are Miles and Monty Miles: 07503 182 268     or     Monty: 07949 094 541 A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found here Safeguarding resources […] - [All Saints - Safeguarding](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-safeguarding/): [vc_row content_placement=”top” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”10536″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”SAFEGUARDING” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” icon=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1724922700148{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724925319028{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;border-top-style: none !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Proverbs 31:8 – Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Safeguarding is at the heart of our Christian community and every church must be clear about its safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We want everyone who visits our church to feel welcome and safe.  The PCC of All Saints Church formally adopts The House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy – “Promoting a Safer […] - [Holy Trinity Children & Young People](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/holy-trinity-children-young-people/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1583660991889{border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Children & Young People @ Holy Trinity” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_column_text] Children and Young People are welcome at Holy Trinity Leverstock Green “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” Mark 10: 14 School We have close and positive links with Leverstock Green C of E (VC) Primary School where we lead weekly Collective Worship and offer curriculum support. The school attends Holy Trinity regularly for its seasonal worship. Safeguarding At Holy Trinity Church, we are committed to creating a […] - [All Saints - Adopt a Shrub](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-adopt-a-shrub/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The churchyard team planted 24 shrubs in the west church yard in November. There are photos of the shrubs below, each with a number and description (hover your mouse over the photo to display this, or tap the photo if on a tablet or phone).  If you would like to sponsor one of the shrubs in memory of a loved one, please email Brian McAdam on b.mcadam1@sky.com with the details of the shrub you have chosen. Suggested donation for the sponsorship is £15.[/vc_column_text][vc_masonry_media_grid style=”load-more” items_per_page=”24″ element_width=”3″ item=”basicGrid_VerticalFlip” grid_id=”vc_gid:1671629700016-bb86f7f1-528e-5″ include=”8790,8791,8792,8793,8794,8795,8796,8797,8798,8799,8800,8801,8802,8803,8804,8805,8806,8807,8808,8809,8810,8811,8812,8813″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [All Saints - Christmas Tree Festival](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/christmas-tree/): [vc_row content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”7204″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” icon=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1634649301674{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1729352787184{margin-bottom: 90px !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479654576629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”332px”][vc_btn title=”ENTER ONLINE HERE” color=”green” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FNfBrnDFfeH|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Your parish church, All Saints’ Church, is delighted that we can hold our seventh Christmas Tree Festival on the weekend of 13th to 15th December 2024, and we would love you to participate. The Christmas Tree festival is an opportunity for organisations and families in the village to be part of a spectacular display within this beautiful historic church by decorating a Christmas tree -– and you can either […] - [All Saints - Re-ordering enhancement project](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-re-ordering/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”3301″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1587483464782{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}” icon=”0″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11718″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]All Saints Church has existed for over 800 years but regularly throughout that time work has been completed to improve and modernise the building and its decoration. Our predecessors adapted the building to meet the needs of their time. We believe that now is the right time for us to do the same; to grow an inclusive church of all ages, share our faith, welcoming and serving the community. This has led to our reordering project. We originally engaged our retained architect […] - [Cookies Policy](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/cookies-policy/): Cookies Policy This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them. You should read this policy so you can understand what type of cookies we use, or the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. For further information on how we use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy. We do not store sensitive personal information, such as […] - [All Saints Food bank](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/community/all-saints-foodbank/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”11107″ img_size=”large” css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1683561366764{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;border-left-color: #5bb8c6 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #5bb8c6 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #5bb8c6 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #5bb8c6 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”] As well as donations of food and toiletries/cleaning products which are always very welcome, we’re now able to accept financial donations, via the cash envelopes available at all three churches (All Saints, St Mary’s and St Benedict’s) or instantly and securely online with credit/debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay via our SumUp page: CLICK HERE […] - [All Saints - Life Events](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-life-events/): [vc_row content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”6298″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Baptisms Weddings Blessings and Funerals” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1710168556706{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}” icon=”0″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]         [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”BAPTISMS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#983643″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:%23baptisms”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”WEDDINGS & BLESSINGS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#983643″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:%23life-weddings”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”FUNERALS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#983643″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:%23life-funerals”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”baptisms”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_id=”life-baptisms”] Baptisms [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]At All Saints we would love to help you celebrate and give thanks for the birth of your child with a Baptism (Christening) service. Baptism Bringing your child for baptism means that you want to give thanks to God for them and that you wish them […] - [All Saints - Friends of All Saints](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-foas/): [vc_row content_placement=”bottom” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”3301″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”THE FRIENDS OF ALL SAINTS” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” icon=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1617276734495{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1587629892817{border-radius: 3px !important;}”][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Kings Langley has a long and royal history, listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Langelei, and there has been a church on this site since at least 1299 when Edward I worshipped here.  It houses the historic tomb of the first Duke of York. The Friends of All Saints is a non religious village community group working to raise money to maintain and preserve the fabric of this historic building. Today, we join the hundreds of […] - [Book of Condolences](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/book-of-condolences/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Book of Condolence” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text]Welcome to the online Book of Condolence. Please feel free to read the entries in our Book of Condolence or write one yourself. Please note: Fields marked with * are required. Your E-mail address won’t be published. Your entry will only be visible in the Book of Condolence after we reviewed it. We reserve the right to edit, delete, or not publish entries. [gwolle_gb][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Mary's Apsley End Scrapbook](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-apsley-end-scrapbook/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”St Mary’s Scrapbook” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text]This is a space for us to save items of historical interest to St. Mary’s and our community.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Mary's Apsley End - Prayer & Bible Study Resources](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-apsley-end-prayer-bible-study-resources/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Prayer & Bible Study Resources” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Mary's Apsley - Life Events](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-apsley-life-events/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1583660991889{border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Life Events @ St Mary’s” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” image=”1978″][vc_tta_tabs style=”outline” color=”green” active_section=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1603715487288{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Weddings @ St Mary’s” tab_id=”1603715086868-9089a064-6672″][vc_column_text css=””] Weddings at St Mary’s A Church of England wedding is open to all heterosexual couples, and we pray to be able to celebrate same-sex marriages in church before long. If you are planning a wedding and thinking about St Mary’s for your special day, our Churchwardens will be happy to speak to you. Our table of fees for the current year is available on request. There are practicalities relating to which parish […] - [St Mary's Apsley End - Regular Services](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-apsley-end-regular-services/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Regular Services” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text]We would love you to join us at any of our regular services. Please check the bulletin (here) for up to date information on where the services are this week and next week. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Mary's Apsley End - Words from the Vicar](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-apsley-end-words-from-the-vicar/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Vicar’s Blog” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” image=”1978″][vc_column_text css=””] Blog posts from our Vicar [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Mary's Apsley End - What to expect](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-apsley-end-what-to-expect/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What to expect” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welcome to St Mary’s! During the service you might like to know… Children Children sometimes make a noise, and that is fine! If you weren’t given a toy bag, please ask for one. Children are welcome to bring their parents to Sunday School (we’ll let you know when it’s time to go out – just before the Gloria.) Communion All Christians are welcome to join us in taking the bread and wine. If you need a gluten free wafer or alcohol-free wine, please tell one of our Welcomers. If you prefer to receive a […] - [St Mary's Photograph Album](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-photograph-album/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”St Mary’s Photograph Album” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=”vc_gid:1609241266581-84db039f-48ec-8″ include=”3051,2495,2493,2492,2491,2490,2489,2488,2487,2486,2485,2484,2360,2255,1870″][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [All Saints - Weekly email newsletters](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-email-newsletters/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Keeping in Touch Email Newsletters” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Mary's Orders of Service](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-orders-of-service/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Orders of Service” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Benedict's - Online Giving](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stbenedicts/st-benedicts-online-giving/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Online Giving” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text] MAKE A DONATION Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, our church and church hall have sadly been closed for worshippers, visitors and hall users. Our income has been drastically reduced during this time and of course we have had to continue to pay our bills and support our ministry in this community. Now more than ever we need your generosity to ensure that we can continue to grow our church family, providing a place of love, joy and fellowship and to support the Bennetts End community. There are several ways you can support St Benedict’s, […] - [Holy Trinity Prayers, Worship & Online Courses](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/holy-trinity-prayers-worship-and-online-courses/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Prayers, Worship & Online Courses” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]   [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]   The Mission Theology Advisory Group (MTAG) is a group of people who wonder about how God works in the world (theology) and who try to join in with what God is doing (mission). We help all kinds of people to do the same. To find out more click on the link below. Deeper in to God – Mission Theology     Learning to Pray To pray is to make our hearts ready to experience the love of God in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. […] - [Holy Trinity Church News](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/holy-trinity-church-news/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Church News” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text] News from the Church of England Our New Arch Bishops of Canterbury The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE who has become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury  – Click on this link for more information. Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally       Archbishop of Canterbury’s House of Lords debate on the human impact of Artificial Intelligence Click on this link for more information Archbishop of Canterbury – House of Lords AI Debate The Archbishops The Archbishops of Canterbury and York lead the vision and direction of the Church […] - [WPMS HTML Sitemap](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/wpms-html-sitemap/): metaseo_html_sitemap - [All Saints - Online Services](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/allsaints-video-service/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] ONLINE WORSHIP [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Our Sunday 9.30am service and certain other events at All Saints are livestreamed via the church’s Facebook and YouTube channels. Click on the image to the right to take you to our YouTube page, where the Sunday service livestream will begin at 9.30am each week, and where videos of previous services can be found. Please note that on the Sundays where there is a team service that takes place at one of the other parish churches, a livestream may not be available. Please consider making a donation as you participate in our services online by […] - [All Saints Church Hall](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/church-hall-hire/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Church Hall Hire” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you looking for a local venue for an event, or a regular class or group?  We have a flexible space with a fully equipped kitchen to hire. Children’s parties, interest groups, classes, business meetings, funeral wakes, small wedding receptions, family celebrations or fundraising events – all can be accommodated.  The hall is octagonal with a small side room, and a large hatch through to the kitchen. Easy access for the less able, cloakroom and baby change facilities, electronic keyboard, plenty of tables and chairs for a variety of layouts.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Maximum capacity: approx 50 people […] - [All Saints Calendar](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/calendar/): [vc_row content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”3537″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”CALENDAR” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” icon=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1587662720029{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1587483822290{margin-top: 103px !important;margin-bottom: 90px !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479654576629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZjYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGY2FsZW5kYXIlMkZiJTJGMSUyRmVtYmVkJTNGaGVpZ2h0JTNENjAwJTI2YW1wJTNCd2tzdCUzRDElMjZhbXAlM0JiZ2NvbG9yJTNEJTI1MjNmZmZmZmYlMjZhbXAlM0JjdHolM0RFdXJvcGUlMjUyRkxvbmRvbiUyNmFtcCUzQnNyYyUzRFltUjJjblZ3Wm00MmIycHlZM1l5Wm1JMmRUaGlaMjEyZFhOQVozSnZkWEF1WTJGc1pXNWtZWEl1WjI5dloyeGxMbU52YlElMjZhbXAlM0Jjb2xvciUzRCUyNTIzOEUyNEFBJTI2YW1wJTNCc2hvd1RpdGxlJTNEMCUyNmFtcCUzQnNob3dOYXYlM0QxJTI2YW1wJTNCc2hvd0RhdGUlM0QxJTI2YW1wJTNCc2hvd0NhbGVuZGFycyUzRDAlMjZhbXAlM0JzaG93VHolM0QwJTI2YW1wJTNCbW9kZSUzRFdFRUslMjZhbXAlM0JobCUzRGVuX0dCJTIyJTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJib3JkZXItd2lkdGglM0EwJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI2MDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBzY3JvbGxpbmclM0QlMjJubyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [All Saints - Parish Administrator](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/parish-admin/): [vc_row content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”3515″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”PARISH ADMINISTRATOR” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1785330741413{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}” icon=”0″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]The Parish of All Saints Kings Langley: Parish Administrator Are you looking for a part-time role working locally where you will be a focal point of contact and working as part of a supportive Team? Overview All Saints church is looking for an efficient and organised individual to support the administrative and facility operations of the church. The Parish Administrator works with the Team Rector, Churchwardens and others, being a first point of contact for people with queries about the church and its […] - [All Saints - Regular Services](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/regular-services/): [vc_row content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”3515″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”REGULAR SERVICES” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” icon=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1587660287160{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1587629892817{border-radius: 3px !important;}”][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]We would love you to join us at any of our regular services. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Click here for details of our alternative ‘live streamed’ services.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1587483822290{margin-top: 103px !important;margin-bottom: 90px !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479654576629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text] Services @ All Saints Sundays 9.30am – Family Eucharist – our main Sunday service with hymns and a sermon.  There is a Sunday school group “Saints on Sunday” during this service.  The service lasts about an hour and is followed by coffee. On the third Sunday of each […] - [All Saints Christianity?](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/christianity/): [vc_row content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”1868″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”CHRISTIANITY?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” icon=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1587645150797{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]         [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] What’s it all about? “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” (John 3.16) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/ZnpU6nUHzRc”][vc_column_text]We believe Christianity is great news and we’d love to share it with you!  You are welcome to join us for any of our acts of worship (click here). We also run an enquirers group for those exploring or wanting to find out more about […] - [All Saints - Support Us](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-support-us/): [vc_row content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”1872″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”SUPPORT US” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” icon=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1587562584998{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1587629892817{border-radius: 3px !important;}”][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]As God’s people we are called to offer joy and generosity to our community. In order to do that, we need to pay our bills, support our ministry and contribute to the wider church. We also need to continue to maintain our beautiful ancient church building. We rely on your generosity – we don’t receive any support from the Government or the central church.  Now more than ever we want the church to be there for people, bringing positivity and hope. […] - [All Saints - Who's Who](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-whos-who/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”3301″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” icon=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1587483464782{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]     The Revd. James McDonald Team Vicar 01923 903531 james.a.mcdonald@live.co.uk [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1587483822290{margin-top: 103px !important;margin-bottom: 90px !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1479654576629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text] Churchwardens Keith Gower  07754 997144 Andrew Wragg  07595 217168 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1479654581012{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text] Administrator Sue Bassett 07503 950315 info@beneficeoflangelei.org.uk [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Mary's Apsley End - Fundraising Objectives](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-apsley-end-fundraising-objectives/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Fundraising Objectives” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text]The main aim of our Fund Raising Group is to organise varied and fun events that appeal to our church family as well as our local community. In 2019 we were able to purchase smart new chairs and some tables for the refectory. More recently we raised money to go towards the refurbishment of the refectory which took place in 2021. We also make a donation at the end of the year, from money raised to our chosen charity which this year is MIND. If you wish to make a donation, you can:- Speak to or […] - [St Mary's Apsley End - About St Mary's](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-apsley-end-about-st-marys/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”About St Mary’s” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text] St Mary’s Church, a Grade 2 listed building, was consecrated in 1871, and was the vision of Charles Longman, a senior partner in John Dickinson’s paper mills which dominated the old industrial village of Apsley. The village was the birthplace of paper’s industrial revolution, now being preserved as a unique heritage site. The church is a fine gothic, flint building, with spire and six bells. The village of Apsley has changed beyond all recognition with the disappearance of the paper mills and very significant housing development taking place. We are part of The […] - [Holy Trinity Donations](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/donations/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Make a donation” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Your giving allows us to keep our church flourishing and growing, and helps us to continue working to support our parishioners and the local community.  We will be very grateful for your support. If you would like to make a donation online please click the link below. The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious. Martin Luther [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Donate to Holy Trinity” color=”purple” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgivealittle.co%2Fcampaigns%2F755a58c6-c731-4ceb-9ae8-1cac72e8ca09%20|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5175″ alignment=”center” title=”You can also make a Donation using this QR Code with your Smart Phone”][vc_column_text] With grateful and prayerful thanks for your support, […] - [All Saints - Father James' Blog](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-kings-langley-father-james-blog/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Father James’s Blog” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] No blog updates available [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [All Saints - Prayer Resources](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-kings-langley-prayer-resources/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Prayer Resources” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You may find these especially helpful while we can’t meet together to pray but they are also great ways of enriching our prayer life under more normal circumstances.: An Act of Spiritual Communion – for use at any time. Click here to access. Time to Pray app – everything you need for Prayer During the Day, with variations according to the day of the week and the season of the Church’s year. Download for free. The BBC’s Daily Service and Sunday Worship BBC Radio 3 (90.5FM and DAB) Recordings of Choral Evensong broadcast – 3.30pm Wednesdays, repeated Sundays 3pm.  And on […] - [All Saints - Facebook Live](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/facebook-live/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”All Saints Facebook Live” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Readings](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/readings/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Safeguarding](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/safeguarding/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text]The Benefice of Langelei takes the safeguarding of all our parishioners very seriously and make every attempt to ensure that the activities of our churches, the data we collect, process and transfer, and the involvement and exposure of our parishioners is done with this in mind. We firmly believe that the care and protection of church children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church The Benefice fully adopts the Church of England House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’ and […] - [Get in touch](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/get-in-touch/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1584006326540{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}” image=”1978″][vc_column_text]Our Benefice Administrator is on hand to answer any queries you may have regarding our churches, including Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms. Sue Bassett – Benefice Administrator Address All Saints’ Church Church Lane Kings Langley WD4 8JS Tel: 01923 266596 or 07503 950315 Email: info@beneficeoflangelei.org.uk Office hours Monday – Friday 8.30 – 12.30[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1635248488507{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-map-marker-alt” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_tta_tour][vc_tta_section title=”Address Info” tab_id=”1584214098670-91394835-24fa”][vc_column_text]Select a church to find its address[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”All Saints” tab_id=”1584214295779-ceec5b6d-448c”][vc_column_text]All Saints Church Church Lane Kings Langley WD4 8JS[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Holy Trinity” tab_id=”1584214098716-795b08b9-3bd8″][vc_column_text]Holy Trinity Church Bedmond Road Hemel Hempstead […] - [Benefice Newsletters](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/benefice-newsletters/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]All enquiries about the Newsletter to the Editors. Jean and Mike Chrisp E-mail: mikeandjean23@btinternet.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Mary's Get in touch](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/all-saints-get-in-touch/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Get in touch” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1584213312558{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-map-marker-alt” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_column_text] Address Info St Mary’s Church London Road Apsley Hemel Hempstead HP3 9ST (Opposite Sainsbury’s)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-mobile-alt” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_column_text css=””] Phone & Email Team Vicar Reverend David Jones Church Warden Sue Jakeman 07971 254336 Viv Hagel 07837 560873 Safeguarding Marina McKenna 07783173457 Katharine Harper 07881 602024 Both safeguarding officers can be contacted at the following email address: safeguardingapsley@gmail.com [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-facebook-square” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_column_text] St Mary’s Apsley Facebook Group [/vc_column_text][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-instagram” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_column_text] St […] - [St Mary's Rotas](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-rotas/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Mary's Groups and Activities](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-groups-and-activities/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text] Weekly Activities Sunday School meet during the 9.30am service every Sunday. Bellringing Practice is Monday at 8.00pm. Buzzy Bees – a very lively mums/dads/grandparents and toddler group meets in the refectory at 9.30am every Tuesday during term time. The Working Party meets on Mondays and Fridays 10.00am – 12 noon cleaning the church and maintaining the churchyard. Thursday morning Eucharist is at 9.30am followed by refreshments and then study group. Saturday Morning Community Cafe from 10.00am until 12 noon serving refreshments. New members are always welcome at any of these activities. Developing our Faith We have […] - [St Mary's Bulletins](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/st-marys-bulletin-newsletters/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Bulletins” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [St Mary's Apsley End](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stmarys/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” parallax=”content-moving-fade”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1583660991889{border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Welcome to St Mary’s Apsley End” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%231e73be” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text] We are a busy, active church, very keen to welcome any newcomers or visitors to our services or to any of our other events. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”What’s On @ St. Mary’s” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%231e73be” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_separator][vc_column_text] Service times 9.30am Eucharist on  Sundays at St Mary’s Apsley End.  9.30am Eucharist on  Thursdays at St Mary’s Apsley End. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] Messy Church – NEW TIME 11.30AM! Our next Messy Church worship will be on June 28th at the new time of 11.30 till 2pm. All welcome! It will be our […] - [St Benedict's Get in touch](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stbenedicts/st-benedicts-get-in-touch/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1584006326540{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-map-marker-alt” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_column_text] Address Info St. Benedict’s Vicarage Peascroft Road Bennetts End Hemel Hempstead HP3 8EP[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-mobile-alt” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_column_text css=””] Phone & Email Team Vicar Revd David Jones If you need information please contact the benefice office: info@beneficeoflangelei.org.uk   To Hire our Church Hall Contact : Pete Roberts on 07845 173111 or spurs19.pr1598@gmail.com [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-facebook-square” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_column_text] Benefice of Langelei Facebook Group [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1479654658478{margin-top: 103px !important;margin-bottom: 90px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1479654576629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Contact form” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23424555″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1480526879329{margin-bottom: 33px !important;}” […] - [St Benedict's Groups and Activities](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stbenedicts/st-benedicts-groups-and-activities/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1626271169716{margin-top: 5px !important;}”] Church and Community The church believes it is here to enable its members to grow in faith and serve the parish in a practical way by providing resources and enabling community projects e.g. Parent and Toddler Groups and Uniformed Groups. The hall is used to provide a home for many local community groups. There are well-established links with local primary schools – school groups visit the Church for R.E. lessons and special services, and we are always delighted to welcome choirs to sing in the Church (as Hobbs Hill choir did at Harvest […] - [St Benedict's Bulletin Newsletters](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stbenedicts/st-benedicts-bulletin-newsletters/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Saint Benedicts Church](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/stbenedicts/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” parallax=”content-moving-fade”][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=””] Service times ALL SERVICES AND EVENTS ARE CURRENTLY PAUSED AT ST BENEDICT’S AS WE GO THROUGH A PERIOD OF PRAYER AND RENEWAL. If you need any information please contact the benefice office through the contact email. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] NOTICE IS GIVEN that we are applying to the Consistory Court of the diocese for permission to carry out the following: The removal of the pipe organ and its disposal or sale for parts. Please read the attached document for more details. publicnotice_20209 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1583660991889{border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”About St. Benedict’s” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_column_text] St. Benedict’s Church stands […] - [Holy Trinity: Get in touch](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/get-in-touch/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1584006326540{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-map-marker-alt” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″ color=”custom”][vc_column_text] Address Info Holy Trinity Church Bedmond Road Hemel Hempstead HP3 8LJ [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-mobile-alt” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″ color=”custom”][vc_column_text] Phone & Email The Revd Dr Diana Stretton – Team Vicar 07807341638     dr.dmstretton@gmail.com [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] Holy Trinity – Facebook Holy Trinity – Instagram Holy Trinity – YouTube [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1479654658478{margin-top: 103px !important;margin-bottom: 90px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1479654576629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Contact form” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23424555″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1480526879329{margin-bottom: 33px !important;}” icon=”0″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1479654581012{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Find us” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23424555″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1584008477105{margin-bottom: 33px !important;}” icon=”0″][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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”][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Holy Trinity Rotas](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/rotas/): [vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_single_image image=”5189″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Click on the links below to access your rota. Open Church rota 18.2.26 Serving Rota July 2026 Welcome Rota July 2026 Coffee Rota July 2026 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Holy Trinity Photograph Album](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/photograph-album/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid style=”load-more” item=”masonryMedia_BorderedScale” grid_id=”vc_gid:1584104389253-13953d9d-f4a4-10″ include=”2354,2355,2356,2357,2358,2359,2360,2361,2362,2363,2364,2365,2366″][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Holy Trinity Church History](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/all-saints-church-history/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” parallax=”content-moving-fade” parallax_image=”2318″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Holy Trinity” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” sub_title=”Church History” sub_title_color=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1584102580026{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 180px !important;}” image=”2090″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1583660991889{border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Prior to 1849 Leverstock Green had no church of its own, in fact the village was divided between three parishes: Hemel Hempstead, Abbots Langley & St. Michael’s St. Albans. There had also grown up a considerable nonconformist congregation in the area, firstly based at Woodlane End, and by 1841 near the centre of the village in its own purpose built Baptist Chapel,  now demolished. In 1846, following a meeting a meeting of local worthies held at Abbots Hill, the home […] - [Holy Trinity Community](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/community/): [vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Community” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text css=””] Junior Church For children aged 3 – 16 Learn about Jesus and our Christian faith through stories and activities, singing and drawing.  Come along, see for yourself and join in with the fun! Toddlers’ Church For pre-school children, babies, parents and carers.  Thursdays 10am-11.15am in the Trinity Room and church during term-time. Toys, refreshments and a chat, followed by a simple service and some craft.  A friendly informal introduction to church! Choir Develop your musical talents-new singers welcome.  The choir sings on Sundays at 10am and at special festival services.  Choir practice is held on […] - [Holy Trinity Bulletins](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/bulletins/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Bulletins” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Holy Trinity Leverstock Green](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/holytrinity/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” parallax=”content-moving-fade”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1788772271036{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-style: inset !important;border-right-style: inset !important;border-top-style: inset !important;border-bottom-style: inset !important;border-color: #8224e3 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”] Revd Dr Diana Stretton Team Vicar at Holy Trinity Leverstock Green The Parish of Holy Trinity Leverstock Green wishes to appoint an Organist and Director of Music and a Parish Administrator. For more information click on About the Church and then Church News   Welcome to Holy Trinity Leverstock Green. We are a vibrant and warm church at the […] - [All Saints - Photograph Album](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/photograph-album/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid style=”load-more” item=”masonryMedia_BorderedScale” grid_id=”vc_gid:1724859784444-165927f6-b25f-2″ include=”2170,2169,10528,2166,2165,9851,2164,9198,2163,2162,2161,2160,2159,2158,2156,2168,2155,2154,2153,2123,2107,2106,2105,2103,2102,2101,2099,2097,1983,10529,10527,10526,9667,9196,7217,3299,3296,3290″][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [All Saints - Rotas](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/rotas/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [All Saints Community](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/community/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text css=””] Saints on Sunday (SOS) – a group for young people from about 3 years upwards who meet during the 9.30am Sunday service – to learn about Jesus and our Christian faith through stories, activities and singing. Tiny Tots – For pre-school children, parents and carers.  Wednesdays 10am-11.30am in the church during term-time. Toys and craft, songs and stories, refreshments and chat!  All welcome. Choir – our choir sings at the Sunday 9.30am and other services, and is available for Weddings & Funerals.  Choir practice is on Friday evenings at 6.30pm and we are actively recruiting new […] - [All Saints - Signpost Newsletters](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/signpost-newsletters/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Signpost Newsletters” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [All Saints Church History](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/all-saints-church-history/): [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” parallax=”content-moving-fade” parallax_image=”2123″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”All Saints” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” sub_title=”Church History” sub_title_color=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1583664072057{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 180px !important;}” image=”2090″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1583660991889{border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] All Saints’ is a mediaeval church with parts dating from the 13th century. The main features of the body of the Church are the beautiful reredos, depicting The Last Supper, and the fine Jacobean pulpit with its intricate carvings. The Tower has a peal of 8 bells that are regularly rung before Services. There are two Chapels – The Langley Chapel contains the tomb of Edmund de Langley 1341-1402 the 1st Duke of York and Brother of The Black […] - [All Saints Kings Langley](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”11396″ img_size=”100X100″ link=”https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”{“11398“:{“url“:“https:\/\/ecochurch.arocha.org.uk\/“,“target“:“_blank“}}” img_size=”100X100″ css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1787572654162{border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fecochurch.arocha.org.uk%2F|target:_blank” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1787572676246{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”] 10 years of ECO Church [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/6″][vc_column_text]Watch the Sunday service live from All Saints at 9.30am each week – just click on the YouTube or Facebook logo, where you will also find recordings of previous services.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”11420″ img_size=”500X500″ link=”https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintskl/streams” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”11416″ img_size=”100X100″ link=”https://www.facebook.com/allsaintskingslangley/live_videos?locale=en_GB” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” parallax=”content-moving-fade”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1583660991889{border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Welcome to All Saints Kings Langley” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” image=”1978″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] We […] - [New here?](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/new-here/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1582286963733{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, gay, confused, filthy rich, comfortable, or dirt poor. We extend a special welcome to wailing babies and excited toddlers. We welcome you whether you can sing like Pavarotti or just growl quietly to yourself. You’re welcome here if you’re ‘just browsing’, just worken up or just got out of prison. We don’t care if you’re more Christian than the Archbishop of Canterbury, or haven’t been to church since Christmas ten years ago. […] - [What to expect](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/home/what-to-expect/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1582284049935{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text] We welcome all people into our churches. For some people going anywhere for the first time can be a bit of a nerve-racking experience so to help avoid any worries here’s a quick summary of what you can expect at our churches. When should I arrive?If you arrive about 10 to 15 minutes before the beginning of a service it will give someone a chance to welcome you and for you to find a seat. Members of our friendly Welcome Teams will be on hand […] - [All Saints Get in touch](https://beneficeoflangelei.org.uk/allsaints/contact/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1479653728701{margin-top: -6px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1584006326540{margin-bottom: 76px !important;}” image=”1978″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-map-marker-alt” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_column_text] Address Info All Saints Church Church Lane Kings Langley WD4 8JS[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-mobile-alt” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_column_text css=””] Phone & Email The Revd. James McDonald – Team Rector 01923 903531 james.a.mcdonald@live.co.uk Churchwardens Keith Gower  07754 997144 Andrew Wragg  07595 217168 Office Sue Bassett 07503 950315 info@beneficeoflangelei.org.uk [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-facebook-square” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” custom_color=”#7b2e00″][vc_column_text] All Saints Facebook page [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1479654658478{margin-top: 103px !important;margin-bottom: 90px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1667120418947{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Find us” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23424555″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1584008477105{margin-bottom: 33px !important;}” icon=”0″][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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”][/vc_column][/vc_row] - 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