St. Andrew's

All 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...

28.iii.2021 Dear friends I am pleased to report that all three churches in the benefice are open for public worship. Our regular schedule...

7.ii.2021 Dear friends Since the beginning of January we have once again been under national restrictions to try and bring down the...

10th January 2021 Dear friends The announcement that we were to enter another lockdown on Monday evening may not have come as a shock to...

It is no surprise that our Christmas celebrations in church will be somewhat different this year; however, following the announcement...

All Souls’ Day falls each year in early November. This is a time in the year when the Church particularly remembers – and prays for – the...

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...

Trinity 17 - Matthew 21:32-end We sometimes see in the newspapers stories of landlords and landowners using their estates to make money...

Harvest 2020 – Thoughts on the readings - Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2:1-13 Harvest feels such a glorious, golden time of year. Even...

Thoughts 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...

About forgiveness – a very tricky subject. We say ‘Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.’ But have you...

Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Collect Almighty God, you search us and know us: may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in...

Trinity 12 - alternative Collect God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us: remind us of your goodness, increase your grace...

Gospel - 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...

Pippa writes: Week beginning 16th August – Gospel Matthew 15:21-28. Children can have an uncanny knack of making very profound remarks. I...

VIRTUAL COFFEE & CHAT One of the many consequences of the lack of Soup Lunches and Coffee Mornings is that we are not supporting other...

EVENSONG at 6.30 pm on Sunday 2nd August. All welcome

A service takes place every Sunday at 11.15 am. Those attending are advised to bring their own mug!

We have undertaken the parish safeguarding risk assessment for St Andrew's church in accordance with the Church of England's directives...

From Monday July 6th, St. Andrew Ampthill and St. Lawrence Steppingley will again be open for visitors and private prayer, from 9am until...