Welcome
to our two churches, St John's, Markyate and St Leonard's, Flamstead.
We work together to share God's love with our communities.
We are inclusive churches:
we are all God's children, everyone is welcome here.
News from the churches
Other dates for your diary:
Bible Book Club: refresh, renew, or kick start your Bible journey!
Next meeting at St Johns', Markyate at 7.30pm, Monday 14th October, discussing the book of Jonah.
Next meeting at St Leonard's, Flamstead at 7.30pm, Monday 4th November discussing the book of Jonah. This session is in a member's house- please speak to Sam or email her for details
To join or ask more, contact Revd Sam at fmcurate @gmail.com.
15 October : Wills Evening: do you need a good nudge to write or update your will, or some advice about legacies, and what to think through? Come to St John's at 7pm .
20th October St John's Markyate at 3pm Baby Loss Service: Join us as we remember little ones who have died too soon, and commend them to God’s care. You are welcome no matter how early your loss or how long ago: parents, siblings, grandparents and any others affected.
25th October St Leonard's Flamstead Trio Bohemo in Concert. The international piano trio return to Flamstead.
8th November St Leonard's Flamstead Helen Charlston. "A rather special mezzo": we are very excited to welcome Helen to St Leonard's for the first time.
Safeguarding
We take our responsibility for safeguarding very seriously.
Our parishes of St Leonard's, Flamstead and St John the Baptist, Markyate Street are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSOs.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm in or relating to St Leonard's, please contact the PSO, Mary Jenkin on 07557 765231 or parishofficefm@gmail.com or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Jeremy Hirst on 01727 818107 or safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm in or relating to St John's, please contact the PSO Pandora Abel Smith on 01525 842525 or parishofficefm@gmail.com or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Jeremy Hirst on 01727 818107 or safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
