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

17-April Weekend Email with Livestream Link
 

In this email:
  • Sunday Service
  • Institution of new Rector – you’re invited!
  • Contemporary Worship
  • Praying through the Vacancy
  • Fellowship Programme
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday 5th May – APCM at 7.30pm, St Helen’s Church

 

 

 
 

SUNDAY SERVICE

 

 
 
Join us in St Helen’s Church at 10am for our Parish Communion Service. We welcome Rev Hugh Wikner, our guest minister, who returns to lead and preach at this service. If you can’t join us in church, please join us online. Click here or on the image above for the YouTube link.

 

 
CALLING ALL BAKERS!!!

Could you help make cakes for the buffet reception after Rev Andy’s Institution service?

Guests need to be able to eat them from a serviette – no forks/spoons – and need to have a food allergy label. It would be helpful if you could let Correen know what you are making and roughly how many portions. Catch her at Sunday service or email People can either see me on a Sunday mornings or email boothroydcm@hotmail.com

LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ymrfkfx9
To download the prayer booklet, please click here.

Vacancy Prayer Themes for 23rd April

  1. Please pray for regular attendance and a fresh commitment from the congregation. If people are unwell or away for a long time we pray for their health and speedy recovery.
  2. Please pray that we would have wisdom when reviewing the program of activities and commitments the church has. What is feasible and wise to do in this period.
  3. Please pray for good communication. People need to feel both informed and listened to. This includes the wider community not just the church.
  4. Please pray for how people are feeling, their emotions at this time of change. We want the soul of the church to stay healthy.
The usual Morning Prayer sessions will continue to run in church (Monday and Tuesday) and on Zoom (Monday – Wednesday).
 

St Helen’s Fellowship

MEN AND WOMEN welcome at St Helen’s Fellowship! Programme below. Unless otherwise stated all meetings are held in The Mead Hall between 2.45 and 4.15 pm. The cost is £2 per week. Anyone who would appreciate a lift to meetings, please ring Gill Gwinn who will be able to tell you if we can help with this. Thanks.

Louise Edwards 01582 621197
Jill Bareham 01582 460394
Gill Gwinn (transport organiser) 07966 469754

Programme:

23rd  April                 St George’s Day Celebration
30th  April                  Cancelled to allow attendance at the funeral of Lorna White
7th  May                    Holy Communion
14th  May                 Mike and Lou are  ‘Somethin’ Else’. Musical Fun.
21st  May                Being a volunteer at Whipsnade Zoo.   Rita McNeill
28th  May                 Social and board games
4th June                   Holy Communion
11th June                 The Honour of Being the High Sheriff, Annie Brewster
18th June                Mi Camino – A pilgrimage.  Anne Hollis
25th June                Social and Board Games
2nd July                   Holy Communion
9th July                  Save a Space for Puds (£3)
16th July                 Songs for our last session -Stephen Bradley

 

 

The People’s Emergency Briefing Screening

Sunday 19 April 2026, 6pm

Nave Unreserved Seating, St Albans Cathedral

What’s happening with climate and nature? How does it affect everyday life in the UK?

See this special community screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – “an eye-opening film” bringing together UK experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:

  • Extreme weather
  • Food
  • Health
  • Cost of living

 The People’s Emergency Briefing film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.

After the film there will be a short open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally. You can also talk to several local groups who work on these issues and find out more about how you can get involved.

Tickets are limited so please book in advance. £3 for entry for those who can afford it as we have to cover screening costs. However, there is a concessions rate of £0 which you are able to use.

Come along with a friend, neighbour or family member: everyone is welcome.
Fundraising Tea – Saturday May 16th

Picture the scene… The tables are laden with pretty china tea-sets, the kettle is on, and the mouth-watering array of scrumptious scones, dainty sandwiches and delicious cakes are just waiting to be savoured.  That can only mean that bookings are now open for the Haven Hope Afternoon Tea, hosted this year at High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden, AL5 2RU on Saturday 16th May. There are two sittings to choose from, 2.30 and 3pm.

Tickets are £25 and all proceeds go towards funding much-needed work to support young people’s mental health. Places are limited so please click here to book your tickets now.
 

BEREAVEMENT NOTICE

The Funeral Service for the t/l Lorna White will be at St Helen’s Church
on Thursday 30th April at 1.30pm.

 

 
 

If you have a concern about someone else or yourself:
please call 07870748773 or e mail Christine.anstice@yahoo.co.uk

 

 

 
 

Events and Activities this week (at St. Helen’s Church unless otherwise indicated).
Please ask if you need further details

 

 
 

Monday 20th April
9.30am – 11.30am Coffee in the Chancel
7.30pm – 19.30pm Bellringing Practice

Tuesday 21st April9.30am – 11.30am Coffee in the Chancel

Wednesday 22nd April
9.30am – 11.00am The Ark Parent-and-Toddler Group

Thursday 23rd April
2.45pm – 4.15pm St Helen’s Fellowship

 

 

Friday 24th April

Saturday 25th April
9.15am – 10.00am Celtic Morning Prayer
10.00am – 11.30am Coffee in the Chancel

Sunday 26th April
10.00am – 11.00am All Age Communion Service