St. Andrew's BeneficeApr 11, 20211 minThe Duke of EdinburghAll of us at St Andrew's, St Lawrence's, and St Michael's were saddened to learn of the death of Prince Philip. Throughout his life he...
St. Andrew's BeneficeMar 10, 20211 minHoly Week and Easter28.iii.2021 Dear friends I am pleased to report that all three churches in the benefice are open for public worship. Our regular schedule...
St. Andrew's BeneficeFeb 7, 20211 minChurch update7.ii.2021 Dear friends Since the beginning of January we have once again been under national restrictions to try and bring down the...
St. Andrew's BeneficeJan 10, 20212 minLockdown and Public Worship Update10th January 2021 Dear friends The announcement that we were to enter another lockdown on Monday evening may not have come as a shock to...
St. Andrew's BeneficeDec 20, 20201 minCHURCH OPEN: Christmas 2020 and Tier 4 It is no surprise that our Christmas celebrations in church will be somewhat different this year; however, following the announcement...
St. Andrew's BeneficeOct 27, 20201 minAll Souls' DayAll Souls’ Day falls each year in early November. This is a time in the year when the Church particularly remembers – and prays for – the...
St. Andrew's BeneficeOct 9, 20202 minA Letter from Dominic Dear friends It is good – finally(!) – to be in the Rectory and feeling more settled each day. Ampthill has struck me as a very friendly...
St. Andrew's BeneficeOct 3, 20203 minPippa's Sermon - Trinity 17Trinity 17 - Matthew 21:32-end We sometimes see in the newspapers stories of landlords and landowners using their estates to make money...
St. Andrew's BeneficeSep 26, 20203 minPippa's Sermon - Trinity 16Harvest 2020 – Thoughts on the readings - Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2:1-13 Harvest feels such a glorious, golden time of year. Even...
St. Andrew's BeneficeSep 19, 20203 minPippa's Sermon - Trinity 15Thoughts on the Gospel – Matthew 20:1-16 Another of those gospel passages where one's first reaction is ‘No! That can’t be right!’ And...
St. Andrew's BeneficeSep 11, 20203 minPippa's Sermon - Trinity 14About forgiveness – a very tricky subject. We say ‘Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.’ But have you...
St. Andrew's BeneficeSep 4, 20203 minPippa's Sermon - Trinity 13Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Collect Almighty God, you search us and know us: may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in...
St. Andrew's BeneficeAug 29, 20203 minPippa's Sermon - Trinity 12Trinity 12 - alternative Collect God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us: remind us of your goodness, increase your grace...
St. Andrew's BeneficeAug 21, 20203 minPippa's Sermon- Trinity 11Gospel - Matthew 16:13-20; (Old Testament Isaiah 51:1-6) Verse 19 - ‘I will give you the keys of the kingdom ....’ That is s something...
St. Andrew's BeneficeAug 14, 20203 minTrinity 10: Thoughts for the weekPippa writes: Week beginning 16th August – Gospel Matthew 15:21-28. Children can have an uncanny knack of making very profound remarks. I...
St. Andrew's BeneficeAug 8, 20201 minVirtual Coffee & ChatVIRTUAL COFFEE & CHAT One of the many consequences of the lack of Soup Lunches and Coffee Mornings is that we are not supporting other...
St. Andrew's BeneficeJul 24, 20201 minEvensong Sunday 2nd AugustEVENSONG at 6.30 pm on Sunday 2nd August. All welcome
St. Andrew's BeneficeJul 24, 20201 minSt Lawrence, Steppingley Open DailyA service takes place every Sunday at 11.15 am. Those attending are advised to bring their own mug!
St. Andrew's BeneficeJul 8, 20201 minRisk Assessment CompletedWe have undertaken the parish safeguarding risk assessment for St Andrew's church in accordance with the Church of England's directives...
St. Andrew's BeneficeJul 1, 20201 minChurches open daily againFrom Monday July 6th, St. Andrew Ampthill and St. Lawrence Steppingley will again be open for visitors and private prayer, from 9am until...