The United Benefice of
St Mary's, Henlow, and St Andrew's, Langford
Services and Events
Church Opening
The churchyards in both parishes are always open; the churches themselves are open for Sunday services and at other times as detailed on their respective pages:
Henlow | Langford
Opening outside of normal service times is subject to the availability of volunteers from the congregation: please contact us to check before travelling, especially if you are coming a long way.
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is normally said on weekdays:
- Monday, 9.00am, Henlow
- Tuesday, 9.00am, Langford
- Wednesday, 9.00am, Henlow
- Thursday, 9.00am, Langford
- Friday, 9.00am, Henlow
Normal Sunday Service Schedule
1st Sunday
9.15am: Holy Communion, Langford
11am: All Age Worship / Family Service, Henlow
12.15pm: Holy Communion, Henlow
2nd Sunday
9.15am: Holy Communion, Langford
11am: Holy Communion and Sunday Club, Henlow
3rd Sunday
9.30am: Family Service, Langford (no communion)
11am: Holy Communion, Henlow
4th Sunday
9.15am: Holy Communion, Langford
11am: Holy Communion with Incense, Henlow
5th Sunday
Benefice Service: a combined service held alternately at St Mary's or St Andrew's in months which have 5 Sundays. There is no service at the other parish on these Sundays.
Midweek Communion
Midweek Communion is normally held at 10am on Wednesdays as follows:
- 1st & 3rd Wednesday: Henlow
- 2nd & 4th Wednesday: Langford
- 5th Wednesday: No service
Choir and Bell Ringing Practice
Normally held on Tuesday evenings in Henlow:
- 7pm: Choir
- 8pm: Bell Ringing
Other Info...
- An audio loop is installed in both churches for those with hearing aids.
- Parents with toddlers are invited to use the children's area at the back of the north aisle at either church or in the upper room at the back of St Mary's.
Refreshments are provided after every Sunday morning service at both churches: in St Andrew's Church Hall and at the back of church at St Mary's. Please do stop and join us for these.
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Unless otherwise indicated, Saint's days are included for information only: discover more in our Saints & Seasons section.
May 2013 | Weekly Notices
Wed 1st
10am: Holy Communion, Henlow
10.45am: Coffee Morning, Henlow
Thu 2nd
8.15am: Tune in to Biggles FM 104.8 for Sue's 'Thought for the Day'...
9.45am: Standing Committee, St Mary's (at the Vicarage)
Fri 3rd
3pm: Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Jim Broadbridge; Trinity Methodist Church, Biggleswade.
Sat 4th
2.30pm: Wedding of Mark Robson and Christina Kingsley, Henlow
Sunday 5th
9.15am: Holy Communion, Langford
11am: All Age Worship / Family Service, Henlow
12.15pm: Holy Communion, Henlow
Wed 8th
10am: Holy Communion, Langford
7.30pm: PCC, Henlow
Thu 9th: Ascension Day
8pm: Ascension Day Eucharist, Henlow
Sun 12th - Sat 18th May
Christian Aid Week: Bite Back at Hunger
Sunday 12th
9.15am: Holy Communion and launch of Christian Aid Week, Langford; joint service with Langford Methodists
11am: Holy Communion and Sunday Club, Henlow
Wed 15th
10am: Holy Communion, Henlow
Sat 18th May
7.45pm for 8pm, Friends of St Andrew's Wine Tasting Evening, Langford.
Selected red and white wines from around the world will be available, with guidance from our resident expert, Ian Riches. Come along and join us for the ideal opportunity to discover the right wine for that next special event in your life, whether it be a wedding, birthday, anniversary, dinner party or even Christmas.
Tickets: £10 from Sarah Riches or John Searle at St Andrew's.
Venue: St Andrew's Church Hall.
Advance-purchase ticket admission only; tickets will not be available on the door.
Sunday 19th: Pentecost
(Whit Sunday)
9.30am: Family Service, Langford (no communion)
11am: Holy Communion, Henlow
Mon 20th
8pm: PCC, Langford (Church Hall)
Wed 22nd
10am: Holy Communion, Langford
9.15am: Holy Communion, Langford
11am: Holy Communion with Incense, Henlow
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June 2013
Sunday 2nd
9.15am: Holy Communion, Langford
11am: All Age Worship / Family Service, Henlow
12.15pm: Holy Communion, Henlow
1pm: St Andrew's Church Lunch at The Five Bells, Henlow: Sign-up sheet at St Andrew's
Wed 5th
10am: Holy Communion, Langford
10.45am: Coffee Morning, Henlow
Sunday 9th
9.15am: Holy Communion, Langford
11am: Holy Communion and Sunday Club, Henlow
Wed 12th
10am: Holy Communion, Henlow
Saturday 15th
2pm - 4pm: Summer Fayre, Henlow
Sign-up sheet at St Mary's for volunteers to help with stalls.
Sunday 16th
9.30am: Family Service, Langford (no communion)
11am: Holy Communion, Henlow
Wed 19th
10am: Holy Communion, Langford
11am - 4pm: St Andrew's Church Fete, Langford. All the usual activities plus:
Art Exhibition: All work from local artists.
Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Sale: In aid of St John's Hospice and Keech Hospice.
Scarecrow Competition: Your opportunity to dress up — or to dress someone else up!
» Two categories: Dummy and Live
» Two Age Groups: Up to 15 and 16 upwards
» Theme: Traditional male/female, 1914 - 1970
Sunday 23rd
9.15am: Holy Communion, Langford
11am: Holy Communion with Incense, Henlow
Wed 26th
10am: Holy Communion, Henlow
Sun 30th
11am: Benefice Service, Henlow
No service at St Andrew's today
- Details of other services and events this month are being compiled...
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July 2013
Sat 13th
Benefice Pilgrimage to Peterborough Cathedral
» Travelling by train
» Cathedral Tour and lunch included
» More details from Revd Sue
- Details of services and events later in the year are being compiled...
- For old listings see our Service and Event Archives
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