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 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
Next meeting at St Johns', Markyate at 7.30pm, Monday 11th November, discussing the Letter to the Philippians
To join or ask more, contact Revd Sam at fmcurate @gmail.com.
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.
23rd November Winter Concert at St John's, Markyate. A selection of music, featuring rock, traditional, light classical, seasonal music, ukulele fun and more! Doors and bar open at 6.30pm. Performance starts at 7pm. Bar selling mulled wine, wines, and soft drinks. Tickets £15 from One Stop, or from St John's Church. Ticket price includes mince pies and sausage rolls.
Please see this Public Notice for notice of the application to create a new Garden of Remembrance. The plans are here and here .
Christmas Services at St John's
Christingle Service - Friday 6th December, 5pm
Blue Christmas - Sunday 15th December, 3pm
Carols - Markyate Fire Station - Friday 20th December, 6pm
Lessons and Carols - Sunday 22nd December, 5pm
Christmas Eve Services - Tuesday 24th December
Under 5s Crib Service - 11am
Crib Service - 2pm
Midnight Mass - 11.30pm
Christmas Services at St Leonard's
Christingle Service with Flamstead Methodist Church - Sunday 1st December, 3pm
Advent Evensong with the Beechwood Park School choir - Sunday 1st December, 6.30pm
Christmas Eve Services - Tuesday 24th December
Under 5s Crib Service - 11am
Crib Service - 3.30pm
Midnight Mass - 10pm
Christmas Morning Service -
Wednesday 25th December, 10am
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.
