Welcome to the Benefice of

 St. Mary Henlow and St. Andrew Langford 

St. Mary's

The very attractive church of St Mary the Virgin stands in the heart of the village, its tower being visible from all approaches. The congregation are warm and welcoming and the principal service is at 11am each Sunday. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, incense is used at the Parish Communion. There is an upper room to which parents and toddlers may withdraw, from which the service can be seen and heard. We would love to see you and wait to welcome you.

Church Open for visitors:- during April on 1st & 3rd Saturday 10am to 12noon then May to October each Saturday 10am to 4pm.

“Let the children come to me …”

We are endeavouring to create an opportunity for mums/dads/carers with pre-school children to come to St Mary’s for a cup of tea and a VERY short time of prayer and praise.

The first of these is on Wednesday 4 June at 2.15pm at St Mary’s.

Please make this known if you have neighbours with little children – members of our church family are also warmly invited to welcome and befriend those who may come along.

It is hoped to hold this event each month in term time.

American Contacts  

St. Mary's is in regular contact with the Pilgrim John Howland Society of America. John Howland, who married  Elizabeth Tilley of Henlow and both sailed on the Mayflower with the Pilgrim Fathers.  Please click on John Howland Society for more information.

St. Mary's is also in contact with the Pilgrim Henry Samson Kindred that was formed in September 2005. Henry Samson sailed on the Mayflower at the age of 16. He was the son of James and Martha (Cooper) Samson who were married in St. Mary’s on 20 May 1599. Henry was baptised in St. Mary's on 15 January 1604.  Please click on Pilgrim Henry Samson Kindred for more information.

Wednesday Morning Coffee You will be most welcome to drop-in for coffee and excellent cakes any Wednesday morning at The Gardens in Arlesey Road. They start at about 10.30am and is staffed by adults with learning difficulties in our area. Your support would really encourage them!

We are still creating content for various aspects of St. Mary's and its life. Links to completed features appear at the top of the screen. Thank you for your interest and please call in often!