Here are some notices that you may find of interest. Please check this page regularly for updates and let us know if you have some news to share...
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Toddler Group on Thursday 19 September
Apologies for any confusion regarding this week's Toddler Group - it is definitely happening on 19 September (there is no Polling Station in the St Andrew's Centre).
Adding vision to the sound
After nearly two years working towards the upgrading of our audio-visual system, enough money has been raised for new sound equipment to be installed in the church during October.
To pay for new screens and a projector that will be fully integrated with the audio system, we have launched a direct appeal for the remaining £25,000 that’s needed.
Sunday 8 Sept-Sunday 13 October (Harvest Festival) is our Giving Month when all members of our congregation, and others who support or attend St Andrew’s in other ways, are asked to consider what they can do to help us reach our target.
Here are some suggestions for how you can help us achieve our aim:
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Make a donation
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Be sponsored for a fundraising activity-either as an individual or in a group
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Offer a talent or service in return for donations, e.g. cook a meal or provide hospitality, make a piece of equipment or a facility available for hire
You'll find all the details here: Audio-visual upgrade
Empty tin cans needed!
Please collect your used (and washed) tin cans, both medium and large sizes, for an artwork display that’s being planned. You can leave them in the box at the back of the church. Thank you!
Chrissy Barclay
Soul Food Survey 2024
It has been over 10 years since we launched Soul Food, our café-style worship at St Andrew’s. This informal service takes place once a month in the St Andrew’s Centre. Lasting about an hour and starting with refreshments, it includes prayers, songs and a gentle discussion in small groups about a different Christian-related theme.
We are looking at ways to develop Soul Food and would be interested to hear your views, whether you have attended this service or not.
Please take a few minutes to complete the
survey online (it's also available on paper at the back of St Andrew's Church). The deadline for responses is Sunday 29 September.
Thank you
Eco-fest comes to Hertford
Two weeks of sustainability events beginning on the weekend of 21 & 22 September
This year is the first eco-event organised by Hertford Town Council aimed at raising awareness about how we can all reduce our carbon footprint through small changes in what we do. The Council’s main event will be on Sunday 22 September in the Castle grounds. Visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of fun activities, music and food and drinks stalls will feature alongside information and education around money saving ideas and carbon reduction. This event seeks to engage the whole town in a necessary and positive communal purpose.
ON SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER:
Love to walk, talk or listen?
St Andrew’s Church and All Saints’ Church are supporting the Town Council’s initiative with a series of talks and a walk on Saturday 21 September as shown in the two posters below. So, whether you want to sit and listen or get outside and find out more about Hertford in celebration of our environment, or a bit of both, there is plenty on offer for you.
Eco-Church at St Andrew's
Gaza Appeal
Christian Aid is appealing for donations to their Gaza Appeal. The conflict is taking a devastating toll on the lives of people there. You can help Christian Aid reach more people with the humanitarian aid they need. If you’re able to, please donate via the Christian Aid
website: https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/gaza-appeal
Harvest Fest
Saturday 12 October
All Creatures Great & Small!
Sunday 22 September, 3.00pm at St Mary’s Church Hertingfordbury
A short service of thanksgiving for the pets and animals that have become part of the family.
Vacancies
St Albans Diocese is advertising for two part-time administrators to work with the Education Team at Holywell Lodge. The deadline for applications is 24 September.
Schools Operational Support Administrator (14 hours per week)
General Schools Administrator (14 hours per week)
Further details are available at:
https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/vacancies-role/diocesan-roles/
Le Café Français
Saturday 28 September, 9.30am-12noon, at St Mary’s Hertingfordbury
Don’t worry if you couldn’t get to Paris for the Olympics. Come to St Mary’s and enjoy coffee and patisseries with friends and neighbours. Le Café Français will be serving plenty of favourites, including éclair au chocolat, tarte au citron, gâteau au pommes and tarte à la frangipane! Don’t miss the wonderful stalls selling brocante and lavender products. All are very welcome, including non French speakers!
Contact: Helen Bishop on 07746 694890
Hertfordshire Health Walks
Timetable available as a pdf here
Free weekly guided walk from Sele Farm
The All Nations Bookshop and Café
Open September-July: Wed-Fri, 2pm-5pm & Sat, 9.30am-12.45pm
The Bookshop and Café at All Nations are well worth a visit. All Nations is set in beautiful grounds on the Easneye Estate near Ware and is a lovely place to meet friends for a coffee, take a walk in the grounds and buy that book you are after. They have a lovely range of Christian text cards and gifts, too.
And there's a click-and-collect service through St Andrew's Bookshop who provide all the books.
St Andrews Bookshop Ltd
61-65 High Street
Great Missenden
Bucks HP16 0AL
Help to manage the cost of living
Hertfordshire County Council is making sure that advice and support is available to help every resident navigate the rising cost of living and stay safe and healthy as temperatures drop.
If you have any further questions, please contact: VPA.Cell@hertfordshire.gov.uk
St Andrew’s Facebook page:
You can find event and service details, thought for the day, sermons, photos and updates on the St Andrew’s Facebook page.
Safeguarding at St Andrew’s:
Catherine Sleath is our Safeguarding Officer. If you have any questions or concerns relating to safeguarding for people of any age at St Andrew’s, please get in touch with Catherine (01992 537867).