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    The Duke of Edinburgh
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Apr 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    The Duke of Edinburgh

    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...
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    Holy Week and Easter
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Mar 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Holy Week and Easter

    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...
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    Church update
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Feb 7, 2021
    • 1 min

    Church update

    7.ii.2021 Dear friends Since the beginning of January we have once again been under national restrictions to try and bring down the...
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    Lockdown and Public Worship Update
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Jan 10, 2021
    • 2 min

    Lockdown and Public Worship Update

    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...
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    CHURCH OPEN: Christmas 2020 and Tier 4
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    CHURCH 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...
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    All Souls' Day
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Oct 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    All Souls' Day

    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...
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    A Letter from Dominic
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Oct 9, 2020
    • 2 min

    A 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...
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    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 17
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Oct 3, 2020
    • 3 min

    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 17

    Trinity 17 - Matthew 21:32-end We sometimes see in the newspapers stories of landlords and landowners using their estates to make money...
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    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 16
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Sep 26, 2020
    • 3 min

    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 16

    Harvest 2020 – Thoughts on the readings - Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2:1-13 Harvest feels such a glorious, golden time of year. Even...
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    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 15
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Sep 19, 2020
    • 3 min

    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 15

    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...
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    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 14
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Sep 11, 2020
    • 3 min

    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 14

    About forgiveness – a very tricky subject. We say ‘Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.’ But have you...
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    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 13
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Sep 4, 2020
    • 3 min

    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 13

    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...
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    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 12
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Aug 29, 2020
    • 3 min

    Pippa's Sermon - Trinity 12

    Trinity 12 - alternative Collect God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us: remind us of your goodness, increase your grace...
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    Pippa's Sermon- Trinity 11
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Aug 21, 2020
    • 3 min

    Pippa's Sermon- Trinity 11

    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...
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    Trinity 10: Thoughts for the week
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Aug 14, 2020
    • 3 min

    Trinity 10: Thoughts for the week

    Pippa writes: Week beginning 16th August – Gospel Matthew 15:21-28. Children can have an uncanny knack of making very profound remarks. I...
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    Virtual Coffee & Chat
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Aug 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    Virtual Coffee & Chat

    VIRTUAL COFFEE & CHAT One of the many consequences of the lack of Soup Lunches and Coffee Mornings is that we are not supporting other...
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    Evensong Sunday 2nd August
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Jul 24, 2020
    • 1 min

    Evensong Sunday 2nd August

    EVENSONG at 6.30 pm on Sunday 2nd August. All welcome
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    St Lawrence, Steppingley Open Daily
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Jul 24, 2020
    • 1 min

    St Lawrence, Steppingley Open Daily

    A service takes place every Sunday at 11.15 am. Those attending are advised to bring their own mug!
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    Risk Assessment Completed
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Jul 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    Risk Assessment Completed

    We have undertaken the parish safeguarding risk assessment for St Andrew's church in accordance with the Church of England's directives...
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    Churches open daily again
    St. Andrew's Benefice
    • Jul 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Churches open daily again

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

    St. Andrew's benefice sits within the Anglican diocese of St. Albans.

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    St. Andrew's Church

    Rectory Lane

    Ampthill

    Bedfordshire

    MK45 2EL

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