St Helens Church, High Street, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8AA. Worship Times: 10am every Sunday


03-Jul Weekend Email with Livestream Link


 

 

Included in this email:
  • “Best Foot Forward” Cafe Sessions – 2 sessions left!
  • Friends Anniversary Celebration – postponed
  • The Ark returns
  • A choice of TWO Sunday Services – St Helen’s or St Peter’s

 

 

 

 

As we emerge from the the pandemic we are here to help you navigate your way forward.  After five “Best Foot Forward” walks, we are now going to run some “Best Foot Forward” Café sessions in July. They will give you space reflect and learn from the past year, so we can face the future well.

Just like the walks, there will be space for your own personal reflection, as well as giving us the chance to share our experiences of the pandemic with others. Although this is a church-led initiative, we welcome all and will shape the tone of the talk to suit the participants.

Feedback from the walks has been very positive. But don’t take my word for it, here’s a taste of what others wrote…  “One of the most helpful things I’ve done in lockdown and really insightful.”  “Extremely valuable and helpful.”

There are two Café-based sessions available: Monday 5th July or Wednesday 14th July – all in St Helen’s Church from 10:30 to 12:00. Just turn up! Alternatively, if you have any questions, you can email me by clicking here.

 

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary
of the Friends of St Helen’s Church

Saturday 10 July at 6.30pm
Due to ongoing Covid restrictions, this event is POSTPONED
New Date: Saturday 11th September 
St Helen’s Church

Join us for a glass of bubbles and some indulgent cake. Followed at 7 pm by the Icknield Trio playing a short light-hearted concert. Tickets £10 from Margaret Pearce 01582 833581
margaretp3581@gmail.com Admission with pre-booked tickets only. Be quick – limited number of tickets left!

 

The Ark comes to St Peter’s!

Whilst we are unable to run the Ark Toddler group in St Helen’s, we are running it outside at St Peter’s for this half term. Lots of space and no masks outside. Everyone welcome, it’s a very friendly group with several babies, so very suitable for first time Mums who have not had a chance to meet many other Mums during lockdown. Do tell your friends and neighbours.
Every Wednesday 9.30-10.30am. Free play followed by singing.
Numbers are limited. Please email Linda at 58linda.thomas@gmail.com to book your place, giving the name and age of your children.

 

Staying Connected …

Coffee in the Chancel continues to meet via Zoom every Wednesday from 10:30am.  Please use the link below to join us!

Coffee NOT in the Chancel
Meeting ID: 828 3397 7877
Password: 304021

 



 

 “THANK YOU” SUNDAY SERVICES – 4th July

 

 

 

10AM Outdoor Service
at St Peter’s Church

A service of praise and thanksgiving for all the good things we have received from God, our friends and our community. There will be plenty of singing as we will be outdoors and there will be refreshments afterwards (bubbles and coffee)

 

 

 

 

10AM Sunday Service
at St Helen’s Church

This indoor service will be a Service of the Word (no Communion). Capacity is limited and you are expected to observe appropriate Covid guidelines including the use of face masks, hand sanitiser and social distancing.  Please do not come if you are feeling unwell, or have any symptoms of Coronavirus.

This service will be livestreamed – click to view on our YouTube channel or website.

 

 

 

 

We’re here for you and help is at hand!
We have set up teams offering both pastoral and practical support, so please let others support you – they are keen to do so! Hilary Hollick is helping organise this – so do contact her by email here, or on 01582 832567.  Alternatively call the village wide helpline “Support for All” on 01582 380910.