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This Week's News: 7th September 2025

Published 13th May 2026
St Mary Magdalene Weekly News
Mary and Isabel's Compassionate Cafe

Mary and Isabel's Compassionate Cafe

Tuesdays 11am – 1pm · Parish Centre, Hall Grove

Refreshments, friendly faces, and companionship. A warm welcome awaits everyone.

Sunday 7th September - 10am Parish Eucharist - The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

Revd Nicky Jackson will be presiding at the service this Sunday where we will be remembering the life of Val Sparks as part of the main Sunday Eucharist service.

Readings

Sunday's Readings: Psalm 139. Gospel: John 14: 1-7

What's On This Week

Tuesday

  • 11:00am to 1:00pm Mary and Isabel's Compassionate Cafe at the Parish Centre Hall Grove. All are welcome

Wednesday

  • 10:30am Morning Communion, his will be a service of the word this week, followed by refreshments

Sunday

  • 10am Parish Eucharist presided by Revd Nicky Jackson

A Joyful New Space for Our Little Ones!

This week we published an article on the website about a revamp to the Childrens area in Church, thanks to Kate for organising, follow the link to read all about it.

Dates for the Diary

On the 28th Sept we will be joined by the Bishop of Hertford to take our service.

Diocese Vacancy

The Diocese is currently advertising a couple of new roles in our Property Team, if you are interested please visit the link for more information.

Appointment of a New Priest in Charge at St Mary Magdalene

We announced earlier in the week that St Mary Magdalene has appointed a new Priest in Charge, read more about it on our dedicated page here

Bike and Hike - Saturday 13th September 9am-5pm

Have fun visiting over 600 churches and chapels Raise funds for your local church Help save other churches in Beds and Herts

There are two ways to take part: Get sponsored to visit churches on the day (by any means you fancy!) Offer hospitality to those visiting St Mary Magdalene

For more information: https://bedshertshct.org.uk/bike-n-hike/ Or speak to Janice Fowler.

Emma's Last Service and Ghazal's Painting Unveiling

We have published an article on the website with all of the pictures from the day, follow the link to read more about it.

Foodbank Donations

New Zion Christian Fellowship food bank is open every Wednesday 9-11am. You may drop items in from 8am on Wednesdays at 140 Cole Green Lane AL7 3JE. Please use the food bank based at the back of church if you wish to give items.

Items that are particularly in need currently are:

  • Long life milk
  • Cereals
  • Variety of tinned meat (meatballs, hotdogs, chicken curry or chicken in white sauce)
  • Cleaning products
  • Toiletries including sanitary products

For Your Prayers...

  • For peace in the Holy Land.
  • For The Reverend Dr Ryan Gilfeather and his wife The Reverend Dr Christie Gilfeather during this time of change.
  • For Mary and Isabel's Compassionate Cafe, and Isabel Hospice as we work in partnership together.
  • For all refugees and those fleeing their homes, especially those now living in our parish. For those persecuted for their faith. For refugees facing homelessness after receiving permission to reside in the UK.

Those who are unwell:

Heather, Martin, Penny, Craig, Mark, Peter, Anna, Azizeh, Victoria, Naomi, Alistair, Lorna.

Those who have died in recent weeks:

Val Sparks, Ted Glock.

For the growth of St Mary Magdalene Church

God of Mission, Who alone brings growth to your Church of St Mary Magdalene, Send your Holy Spirit to give Vision to our planning, Wisdom to our actions, And power to our witness. Help our church to grow in numbers, In spiritual commitment to you, And in service to our local community, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If you would like to request that we pray as a church for someone known to you, please first make every attempt to ensure that they would like to be prayed for by those at St Mary Magdalene. We will be conducting a monthly review of our Prayer List. If there is anyone who should come off the list or go on the list, please notify the churchwardens, Janice and Godfrey.

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This Week's News: 5th October 2025

Harvest Festival at St Mary Magdalene Welwyn Garden City: join us for the service and a Bring & Share Lunch this Sunday.

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This Week's News: 28th September 2025

Bishop Jane of Hertford joins us at St Mary Magdalene WGC this Sunday, with plans for our upcoming Harvest Festival.

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This Week's News: 21st September 2025

Bishop Jane of Hertford presides at St Mary Magdalene WGC this Sunday, with thanks for everyone who took part in the Bike and Hike.

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This Week's News: 14th September 2025

Holy Cross Day service this Sunday at St Mary Magdalene WGC, with a look at our newly refurbished children's area.

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A Joyful New Space for Our Little Ones!

St Mary Magdalene WGC has refurbished its children's area – a warm and engaging space for the youngest members of our church family.

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This Week's News: 31st August 2025

St Mary Magdalene Welwyn Garden City: news of our new Priest in Charge, plus details of next month's Bike and Hike fundraiser.

Emma with the Mayor and Mayoress of Welwyn Garden City

Revd Emma's Last Service & Ghazal's Painting Unveiling

Highlights from our Patronal Festival at St Mary Magdalene WGC: Revd Emma's farewell and the unveiling of Ghazal's painting of Jesus & Mary Magdalene.

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This Week's News: 24th August 2025

St Mary Magdalene WGC this week: news of our new Priest in Charge and the Festival of Bartholomew in Welwyn Garden City.

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This Week's News: 17th August 2025

Bishop Rob Gillion joins us this Sunday at St Mary Magdalene WGC, with continuing news of our new Priest in Charge.

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This Week's News: 10th August 2025

This week at St Mary Magdalene WGC: details of our new Priest in Charge, and the funeral arrangements for Val Sparks.