all saints alive!
Here are the editorial pages from some previous editions of our magazine "all saints alive". We replaced this with a combination of a quarterly Newsletter, Posters, Fliers and posts on Social Media as of January 2020.
Newsletters
To aid readability and access, some on-line pages are laid out in a different manner to the printed version.
Please note that though we do our best to track and update them, occasioanlly one of the external links may no longer function. In such cases you cand find the relevant page in the Internet Archive at
WayBack Machine.
December 2019/January 2020
November 2019
| Remembering all | Jo reminds us of all that we should be remembering. The Rev Sally Dryden, Team Vicar at Holy Trinty, Hertford Heath, introduces herself and information on the Heavenly Harmonies concert on Saturday 9th.
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| Heavenly Harmonies | Saturday 9th 10.45 for 11.15. Further details about our new monthly Saturday morning concert series.
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| Rev Gerry Booker | The address given by Rev Doug Loveridge at Woollensbrook Crematorium.
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| The dishonest steward | A sermon preached by Janet Bird on 22nd September 2019.
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| Soundbites | Details of concerts in November.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, reports, our quiz night (26th Oct) and more.
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| A Starry Christmas | Poster for this event over the weekend of 22-24th November. For further information
and/or to take part/sponsor a Christmas Tree please visit
allsaintshertford.org/starry.php. Book a carol to be sung at the 'Carolathon' on 22nd at <link removed as no longer valid>.
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| Messiah part 1 | will be sung on Advent Sunday, 1st December. For more information and/or to book to sing please visit here.
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| The importance of a name | Fiona Earle encourages to learn more about the natural world around us.
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| Foodbank | Please remember those who need our help in this practical way.
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| Christmas Alone 2019 | And please read and consider how you can support this vital annual event.
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| Christmas Alone Form | A printable copy of the form
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| Diary | See what was planned for November 2019.
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October 2019
| Pay Attention | Jo wonders how carefully we listen to each other. Also a plan for a new book club and information on the Heavenly Harmonies concert on Saturday 12th.
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| Heavenly Harmonies | Our new monthly Saturday morning concert series.
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| Hospitality | Jo's sermon from 1st September Choral Communion.
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| Living Churchyard Project | A report from the recent Diocesan workshop, held in Potton.
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| Eco Walk plus | Information about our Eco Walk on 6th October and more.
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| Soundbites | Details of concerts in October.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, reports, our quiz night (26th Oct) and more.
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| Quiz Night | On 26th October.
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| Wedding Traditions | Dorothy Toyn explores the origins and meaning of ten common customs.
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| Foodbank | And please remember those who need our help in this practical way.
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| Diary | See what was planned for October 2019.
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September 2019
| Growing Younger | The RHS seed bank at Wakehurst Place stimulates thoughts of growth and care. Also our plans for a special service themed on marriage on Sunday 15th and more.
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| The Gaderene Swine | Geoff Oates' sermon from 23rd June.
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| Heavenly Harmonies | Our new monthly Saturday morning concert series. Further details
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| Starry Christmas | Our plans for a fundraising weekend, 22-24th November.
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| Soundbites | Details of concerts in September.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, reports, the Bishop's Harvest Appeal, 'Craft in Church' and much more.
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| Coffee Morning & Open Tower | 10.00-14.00 on 14th September. Chance to view Hertford from the unique perspective of our 140 foot tower (weather permitting). Home made cakes, bookstall, bring and buy, delicious lunches and more.
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| Human Vocation | Canon Dr Mike Williams's series of six talk/meditations.
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| Foodbank | And please remember those who need our help in this practical way.
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| Diary | See what was planned for September 2019.
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July 2019
| Growing in the Light | A fused lighting circuit triggers thoughts about mission and growth. Also our plans for 8.00 am Holy Communion on Sundays, Messy Church and Children at the 10.00 am Sunday service.
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| On doubt | Geoff Oates' sermon from 26th May.
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| Heavenly Harmonies | Our new monthly Saturday morning concert series. Further details
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| Soundbites | Details of concerts in July.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, reports, and our plans for the Chrismas Bazaar (plus, plus....). Also an update on the fund-raising for the work on our bells and more.
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| Coffee Morning | 10-12 on 20th July. Home made cakes, bookstall, vintage gifts, raffle and more.
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| Eco Walk | Fiona Earle introduces the Eco Walk on 7th July at 11.15am
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| Foodbank | And please remember those who need our help in this practical way.
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| Diary | See what was planned for July and August 2019.
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June 2019
| Music and Spirit | Jo considers the effect of music in concert and worship.
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| Thy Kingdom Come | What it's about and what we are doing between 30th May (Ascension Day)-9th June (Pentecost) 2019.
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| From the bell-tower | More about the bells and some of our ringers.
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| Hertfordshire Festival of Music | Details of the concerts in All DSaints. Full information and bookings on their webpage. <link removed as no longer valid>
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| Soundbites | Details of concerts in June.
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| Notes and reports | Read about our new mayor and her chosen charities, an update on swifts, catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations, forthcoming events and more.
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| Diocesan Finances | Colin Bird gives an overview of the diocesan picture.
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| Foodbank | And please remember those who need our help in this practical way.
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| Diary | See what was planned for June 2019.
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May 2019
| More than a building | Jo explores what 'church' is. Information about plans for the Thy Kingdom Come period of global prayer:
30th May (Ascension Day)-9th June (Pentecost) 2019 and a downloadable prayer resource.
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| Annual Meetings | Report of our Annual Meetings on 28th April, with links to all the reports and financial details.
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| Notes and reports | Read about our new safeguarding Office, Roof Alarms, catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations, forthcoming events and more.
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| Why was Jesus a man? | An article by Doris Povey-Richards first published in Women & Home magazine in 1989.
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| Soundbites | Details of concerts in May.
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| Coffee morning & Plant Sale | Our annual event - this year on Saturday 18th May
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| Hertfordshire Festival of Music | Booking now open including seven concerts in All Saints
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| Foodbank | And please remember those who need our help in this practical way.
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| Diary | See what was planned for May 2019.
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April 2019
| Exploring the 'Agnus Dei' | Jo examines a prayer we say most weeks and delves into its significance
in preparing for New Life in Christ at Easter. Also some preliminary information about plans for the Thy Kingdom Come period of global prayer:
30th May (Ascension Day)-9th June (Pentecost) 2019.
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| Swifts | Fiona Earle gives some background and makes some suggestions as to how we can follow-up on the recent
Deanery Synod presentation by Andy Lester of A Rocha on Environmental resonsibility. .
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| Hertford and Ware Deanery Synod | A summary of the Annual Report.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| ECO Walk | Come and join us for a family friendly ECO_Walk around our 6-acre churchyard. 11.00 Sunday 7th April
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| Soundbites | Details of end of the Spring Season and the start of the Summer Season on 1st May.
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| Passiontide and Easter | Services to mark this important period in the Christian Year.
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| Faure Requiem | Come and hear this evergreen favourite on Palm Sunday 14th April at 6.30 pm.
Free admission retiring collection. If you would like to join us to prepare and sing then please read on here.
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| Easter Egg Competition | Full details of our renowned challenge to produce even more 'eggscruciating' puns...
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| Foodbank | And please remember those who need our help in this practical way.
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| Diary | See what was planned for April 2019.
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March 2019
February 2019
| Hope | Jo considers a recurring theme in the Bible.
Also an invitation to an open Deanery Synod meeting on 4th February Environmental Responsibility: Broken World, Radical Solutions. This features Andy Lester of A Rocha,
more information.
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| We made it (Nearly!) | Colin reviews a better than expected outturn for our finances in 2018.
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| Colin Bird | The new chair of St Albans Diocesan Board of Finance
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Soundbites | Details of concerts in February 2019
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| Bible comes to life | An exhibition at St Paul's Church, St Albans
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| Environmental Awareness & Sustainability | More information on the backgroud to the work of A Rocha
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| Diary | See what was planned for February 2019.
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December 2018/January 2019
| 'Rejos and singen' | Jo looks deeper intot he meanng of our Christmas celebrations.
Also some thoughts on preparing for our guests.
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| On the money | Colin reviews our finances as we move towards the end of the financial year
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Soundbites | Details of concerts in January 2019
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| Samaras Aid Appeal | A humanitarian aid project that we support
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| Christmas Alone | The plan for this year's event
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| Diary | See what was planned for December 2018/January 2019.
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November 2018
| Armistice 11.11.18 | Jo remembers and encourage us all to keep working for for peace. Also a reminder
of the sacrifice of the Hertfordshire Regiment at St Julien in 1917 and a reminder of the Team Eucharist on 25th November.
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| Armistice Day | A glimpse of the events of the day seen by an American journalist.
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| Remembrance | Events on 11.11.18.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Christmas Bazaar | Saturday 24/11/18.
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| Local Militia Colours | The background to the two flags recently laid up in the Memorial Chapel
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| Christmas Alone | The plan for this year's event
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| Diary | See what was planned for November 2018.
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October 2018
| Change, loss and opportunity | Jo considers the pluses and minuses of change. Also information
on our Memorial Service and a Team Eucharist on 25th November.
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| Will Aid | Get a will written in November in return for a voluntary donation
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| John Kemp's 90th | A special day for our former ringing master (early 1960s to 2015).
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| Harvest | Our plans for Harvest Sunday 7th October
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Not what we might think! | Some surprising challeneges to our assumptions about young people's
attitude to faith and church, based on a recent survey.
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| Interfaith Week | Bishop Richard explains what it is about
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| Diary | See what was planned for October 2018. .
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September 2018
| Celebrating Love | Jo continues her theme from July.
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| Activities | A run down of some of our regular weekday activities
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| Mary Magdalene | A sermon by Geoff Oates regarding a much maligned lady.
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| Tower Open Day | Come and see great views on Sept 8th.
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| Harvest | Our plans for Harvest Sunday 7th October
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| More notes | See Foodbank shopping list, information on a play at the Friends
Meeting House and details of a new training scheme within Reaching New People
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| In praise of Beauty | An interview with Robert Busiakiewicz, DoM, Cathedral of St James,
Toronto regaring the place of Music in Wprship (reprinted by permission)
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| Diary | See what was planned for September 2018.
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July 2018
| Love | Jo celebrates love. Plus report on 2018 HFoM and a preview of 2019.
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| Hertswise | We will be hosting the East Hertswise Hub from 10th July. The team introduces what it is all about.
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| Refugee Tales | Free event at All Saints at 19:00 on Saturday 7th July
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Future Hope | Recent activities and current plans.
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| Foodbank and Young Life updates | What's been happening and future plans.
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| Diary | See what was planned for July/August 2018.
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June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
| "All Change!" | Are we ready to embrace the 'Good News' of Easter?. Also some reflections on Mothering Sunday, Lent,
a greeting, a date and an invitation.
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| Remembering 1918 | Some projects for marking the moment of Armistice 1918.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Thy Kingdom Come | The prayer movement is back - and growing like wildfire
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| Diary | See what was planned for April 2018.
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March 2018
| "Lent" | Jo encourages us to take up a healthier spiritual diet. Also a Beatles fan reviews Paul Ayres Soundbites.
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| Temptation | Janet Bird considefs how to avoid succumbing
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| Easter Journey | Andrew Povey-Richards previews this years event and asks for help.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Lent Events | A number of events in Hertford organised by Hertford & District Churches Together.
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| Diary | See what was planned for March 2018.
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February 2018
| "Strength for the struggles" | Jo reflects on the support that God alone can give us. Also some 'Good News'
about finances, changes in the Ministry Team, Dates for Diaries and a preview of the Easter Monday Pilgrimage.
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| View from the Pew | Colin brings us up-to-date on recent events, our finances etc and previews some social events.
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| UnRead BestSeller | A sermon preached on Bible Sunday by Geoff Oates
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more, including an update on our use of Social Media.
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| Lent Events | A number of events in Hertford organised by Hertford & District Churches Together.
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| Diary | See what was planned for February 2018.
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December 2017/January 2018
| "Pass the Parcel" | Jo reflects on the hope which God alone can give us. Also some ideas on how we best welcome the several thousand guests
we will be priviledged to host this month.
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| View from the Pew | Richard reflects on Advent
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more, including a new pattern for evening services from February, the national #GodWithUs campaign and details of concerts and services
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| Christmas Alone | The plan for the 2017 event.
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| Diary | See what was planned for December 2017 and January 2018.
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November 2017
| "Fear, hope and love" | Jo reflects on the hope which God alone can give us. Also an appeal to give All Saints
a Birthday Present and to consider remebering us in your will.
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| View from the Pew | Colin provides an update on our plans to become fully sustainable and reports on recent and
upcoming events.
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| National Days of Prayer during WWII | Ann-Marie Parker remebers.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more, including the music for Choral Evensongs in November and the idea of 'Sweaty Church'.....
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| Christmas Alone | The plan for the 2017 event.
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| Diary | See what was planned for November 2017.
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October 2017
| "Give us this day our daily ......." | Jo looks beyond the 'daily grind'. Also an invitation to a meeting with
Bishop Michael on 6th November plus information on the BBC4 'reformation series' including a programme on Choral Evensong with Lucy Worsley.
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| View from the Pew | Richard reflects on the last two months.
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| The Joy of ..... Choral Evensong | Rev D Williams, Vicar of St Michael's Bishops Stortford sings the praises of Choral
Evensong and Jo invites you to 'come and hear' in October.
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| Matthew 10:24-39 | Rev Nick Sharp unpacks this challenging passage and asks are we a 'welcoming' or an 'inviting' community?
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more, including the music for Choral Evensongs in October.
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| Diary | See what was planned for October 2017.
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September 2017
| Rebooting my Pilgrimage | Jo introduces our Sunday Evening Course. Also dates for your diaries, a letter from
Bishop Alan about his Harvest Appeal (Full of Beans) and two Study Evenings at St Pauls.
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| View from the Pew | Colin provides an update on our financial position, introduces a new Docesan initiative in growing
and developing Fresh Expressions across the Diocese. Also a few more dates for your diaries.
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| Hertford College Youths | A potted history of our ringing team from it's inception in 1767, Also recent entries
from our registers.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more with a major focus on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
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| Full of beans! | The Bishops' 2017 Harvest Appeal.
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| Diary | See what was planned for September 2017.
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July/August 2017
| Cover | This month's cover features the 100th anniversary of the Battle of St Julien (31st July 1917 8:00-10:00 am)
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| Anniversaries | Jo reflects on events 100 year and 50 years ago. Also information on Sea Sunday (July 15th)
and Bishop Richard's reflection 'Finding Hope'.
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| View from the Pew | Richard reports on recent events.
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| Pilgrimage to the Holy Land | Janet Bird shares some her experiences as part of the recent Diocesan Pilgrimage.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| St Julien | Dorothy and Richard visited St Julien in early May and she reports on the experience.
This is followed by an extract from 'They called it Passchendaele' which covers the events of 31st July 1917.
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| Coming soon in the Belfry | Alastair Stracey previews events in September to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding
of 'Hertford College Youths Society of Change Ringers'.
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| Diary | See what was planned for July/August 2017.
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June 2017
May 2017
| Thy Kingdom Come | Ascension 25th May- Pentecost 4th June. Our Archbishops introduce this important
time of prayer. Also an invitation
to four evenings of teaching about prayer from 22nd May.
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| View from the Pew | Janet reports on activity over the last few weeks and previews delights to come.
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| Open meeting | A report of the output from the Open Meeting on 4th April
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| Janet Bird BEM | Citation and presentation.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Diary | See what was planned for May 2017.
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April 2017
| A locked Church? | Jo wonders how we can open our doors more. Also information on the annual Easter Monday
Pilgrimage
and a little quiz
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| View from the Pew | Janet reports on activity over the last few weeks and previews delights to come.
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| From our Bishops | A response to the General Synod debate on sexuality
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| Review of 2016 | How many can you remember?
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Thy Kingdom Come | The plan for a national prayer campign from Ascension to Pentecost
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| Diary | See what was planned for April 2017.
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March 2017
| Lent - time for a 're-boot' | Jo invites us to look afresh at out faith. Also information on Mothering Sunday
(26th March) and the season of Lent
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| View from the Pew | Colin reports on activity over the last few weeks, our financial position and introduces HeartEdge.
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| Lent Courses 2017 | Information on Live the challenge, the Diocesan Lent course and the CUF 'Food for Thought'
course
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| Easter Journey | The plan for the fourth annual week of outreach to children in Years 5 and 6.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Christian Aid in Lent | Special events across the town organised by HDCT.
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| Diary | See what was planned for March 2017.
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February 2017
| The Reformation | Jo reflects on 500 years of divergence and disunity. Janet Bird explains the
thinking behind the Leading Your Church into Growth course. Do come along!
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| View from the Pew | Janet reports on activity over the last few weeks.
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| 2016 Finances | Colin explains the preliminary results.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Foodbank | Current shopping list
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| Music Planning | Martin reveals some of the juggling that goes on.
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| Diary | See what was planned for February 2017.
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December 2016/January 2017
| The light IS coming | Starting with Advent Sunday! Also reflection of a new Grandfather and information
on this year's Advent Challenge.
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| View from the Pew | Colin reports on activity in November, including the PCC's meeting with Bishop Michael,
and previews events over the next few weeks.
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| SoundBites at 20 | Rose Pullum reports on the anniversary concert.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Foodbank | Current shopping list
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| Christmas Alone | The plan for the 2016 event.
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| Diary | See what was planned for Winter 2016.
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| Events | A reminder of some of the events/services that we run
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November 2016
October 2016
| Cover | The cover features the Bishop's Harvest Appeal.
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| Walking Together ... | Jo encourages to walk with, listen to and help each other. Also reminders regarding
Harvest Festival and Bishop Michael's visit to the deanery and confirmation of a transformational project for the Cathedral.
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| View from the Pew | Colin reports on activity in September and previews events over the next few weeks.
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| New Archdeacon | The collation of Archdeacon Janet.
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| Wreath Festival | Preliminary information and an invitation to take part
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Vicars in Labs | An exciting new project
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| Diary | See what was planned for October 2016.
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September 2016
| Growing Together ... | Jo explains the thinking behind the PCC awayday and the challenges/opportunities for
us all.
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| Team All Saints, St Paul and the Olympics | St Paul's attitude to sport/use of it as a Christian metaphor.
Also an invitation to lunch!
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| View from the Pew | Janet reports on a busy July/August and previews events over the next few weeks.
Also information on the Bishop's Harvest Appeal.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Summer Organ Courses | Michael reports on his busy (and highly educational) summer.
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| Diary | See what was planned for September 2016.
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July 2016
| Hitting the right note | Having attended a recent workshop on modern hymnody with Martin P, Jo describes
how hymns are chosen and invites us all to 'have a go' based on the BBC list of the top 100.
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| View from the Pew | Colin reports on a period of 'goodbyes' and previews events over the next few weeks
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| Ginni's final service | A big 'Thank you' from Ginni with pictures of her final service.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Diary | See what was planned for July/August 2016.
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June 2016
| Cover | The cover attempts to reflect the diversity of activities in June
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| Grantchester | Jo muses on the overlaps beytween fact and fiction. Also a farewell to Ginni and a
thought-provoking article on religion, marriage and belief.
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| View from the Pew | Janet previews a busy few weeks for us all.
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| Ginni's new parishes | Extracts from the Parish Profile.
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| Notes and reports | (Compressed version - 900K) Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Diary | See what was planned for June 2016.
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May 2016
| Raising the roof! | Jo rejoices in the generous response and highlights prayer based events over
the next few weeks.
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| View from the Pew | Helen reports on recent events and previews the next month in her final VfP.
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| Finances | Colin reports on a good year.
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| On the way | Ginni shares progress and recations to her move to North Herts. (Great place to live - Ed!)
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| APCM Report | A summary of Jo's report to the APCM..
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| EU referendum | Bishop Alan shares some thoughts about how we participate and vote.
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| Diary | See what was planned for May 2016.
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April 2016
| Let's raise the roof! | Jo weaves together our Vestry Roof 'Challenge' and the joy of Easter.
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| Ginni | Ginni tells us a little about her forthcoming move.
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| View from the Pew | Janet reports on the state of the estry Roof (with close-up photos), recent events and previews
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Bishop's Harvest Appeal | A progress report on how our donations have been used.
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| 2020 Diocesan Vision | The synod briefing paper on the Diocese's plans for the next five years.
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| Diary | See what was planned for April 2016.
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March 2016
| I really wasn't expecting that! | Jo encourages us to go deep into Mary's bitter experience
to be able to taste the full Joy of Easter.
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| Lent | More information on our Journey through Lent.
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| View from the Pew | Helen reports on recent events and previews some delights to come.
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| View from the Pew | Andrew previews the 2016 Easter Journey for schools.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Herts welcomes Syrian Families | A progress report as of February 2016 and an invitation to
the Asylum Dialogues.
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| Ways to God | Geoff Oates gets us on the right (21st century) tracks.
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| Diary | See what was planned for March 2016.
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February 2016
| All welcome | Jo offers some simple things that we can all do.
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| View from the Pew | Janet reports on recent events and previews some delights to come.
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| Lent | Janet Bird introduces the materials for the 2016 Lent Groups. Also links to the Diocesan Challenge
based on the Living God's Love prayer.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Trust | John and Fiona Earle wonder what are missing.
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| Diary | See what was planned for February 2016.
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December 2015/January 2016
November 2015
| A true friend | Jo considers what it takes.
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| YES-vember | Janet Bird encourages us to bring light into the ever gloomier days.
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| View from the Pew | Janet reports on recent events and previews some delights to come.
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| Evensong - Come and hear! | Julia Gough gives an "insider's view" of one of our great traditions.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations,
forthcoming events and more.
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| Shepherds and their sheep | As we move towards the seaon of magers, angels, sepherds etc,
John and Fiona Earle look at what shepherding was and is.
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| Christmas Alone 2015 | Janet Bird outlines plans for this year's event.
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| Diary | See what was planned for November 2015.
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October 2015
| AI, humanity, choices | Jo muses on the opportunity/threat debate relating to AI and
the reminders to consider our own shared humanity. Our plans for harvest.
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| Shopping List | The Hertford Foodbank's Harvest shopping list
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| View from the Pew | Helen reports on recent events and previews some delights to come.
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| Harvest Appeal | A poster
and an article from eSeeRound
describing the Bishop's Harvest Appeal
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| Herts Welcomes Syrian Families | HWSF is swinging into action. For more background see the article
on SVP in the September magazine (link below).
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, achievements, invitations, forthcoming events and more.
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| How many doctors? | John and Fiona Earle consider the issues
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| Diary | See what was planned for October 2015.
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September 2015
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
| Colour me calm | Jo offers an alternative to adult colouring books. Also information on church
structures and Jo's appointment as Rural Dean
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| View from the Pew | Janet B reflects on 4 years as Churchwarden and previews some delights to come.
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| Annual Reports | A partial summary of 2014 as presnted at our annual meetings on 19th April. A profile
of Helen Harvey-Wright, our new Churchwarden, will appear next month.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming events and more.
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| Iraq 2014-15 - Samara's Aid Appeal | John and Fiona Earle report on the situation and one person's response.
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| Diary | See what was on when in May 2015.
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April 2015
| Hope for all... | Jo's Easter message. Also information on our finances and the
new Bishop of Hertford.
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| View from the Pew | Janet O brings us up-to-date on recent events, and plans.
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| Were YOU there? | Geoff Oates sermon on Passion Sunday 2015. Also poems by Stephen Bardle and Mollie Day
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming events and more.
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| Diary | See what was on when in April 2015.
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March 2015
February 2015
| The faith to love | Jo wonders if we trust our faith enough. Also information on Lent activities
and pictures from Bishop Alan's visit.
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| View from the Pew | Janet O brings us up-to-date on recent events, and plans.
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| Easter Journey | After a successful 'trial run' last year we are holding this event aagin in 2015.
Ginni explains what happens and how we can get involved.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming events and more.
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| Jean Gilby | Fr Richard Maudsley's address from Jean's Memorial Service
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| Diary | See what was on when in February 2015.
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December 2014/January 2015
| Drop everything | Jo encourages us to look beyond the 'busyness' of the Chrstmas season and find
for God. Also - the launch of Prayers, Bears and Breakfast; a preview of the Bible Book Club and details of our Team Service on 18th January with
Bishop Alan when we be thinking about Going deeper into God and Vocation.
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| View from the Pew | Janet B brings us up-to-date on recent events, and plans. Plus Call Waiting - a
national intiative to encourage yong vocations to the priesthood.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming events and more.
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| Christmas Alone 2014 | Final plans for this year's event.
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| Dec Diary | See was on when in December 2014.
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| Jan Diary | See was on when in January 2015.
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November 2014
| Cover | Our cover features the (recently cleaned) Hertfordshire Regiment WW1 memorial in the church.
All the names are legible at suitable magnification.
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| Why remember? | Jo hopes we will both appreciate and learn from the marks the past leaves on us. Also -
its official we are happier - and your chance to agree/disagree with the experts on the best 100 Christian Books.
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| View from the Pew | Janet O brings us up-to-date on recent events, and plans.
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| FoodBank update | An update on events at the Hertford FoodBank - so generously supported
at the recent Harvest Services
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming events and more.
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| Herts & Beds Bike 'n Hike | Dorothy Toyn describes a great day out for anyone (and no aches &
pains required!)
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| Christmas Alone 2014 | Janet Bird outlines plans for this year's event.
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| Diary | See what was on when in November 2014.
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October 2014
| Thanking/Sharing/Giving | Jo hopes we will 'but in' to God's way. Also full details of our Harvest Week,
some events in 2015 for the diary and the latest Foodbank shopping list.
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| View from the Pew | Janet B brings us up-to-date on recent events, and plans.
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| Christopher Joyce | Our new ADoM intriduces himself and his family.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming events and more.
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| Commemorating WW1 | Some Hertford specific itmes used in the recent Solemn Commemoration
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| Pet Blessing | Some of the guests at our recent annual Pet Blessing Service
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| Diary | See what's on when in October 2014.
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September 2014
July/August 2014
| 'in the midst of life..' | Jo reflects on Death abd our response to it. Information on events
to mark the outbreak of WW1. Also information on the farewell to Bishop Paul on 26th July.
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| Views from the Pew | Janet O and Janet B bring us up-to-date on recent events, and plans.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming events and more.
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| 'I am the gate' | A sermon preached by Geoff Oates on Sunday 11th May(Easter 4 - 'Good Shepherd Sunday')
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| Diary | See what was on when in July & August 2014.
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June 2014
| Celebrating | Jo looks at our duty and joy. Also a photos from Jo's recent instalation
as an Honorary Canon of St Alban's cathedral and informtion on the Alban Pilgrimage.
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| Ordination of Ginni Dear | Pictures taken by Tracy Plumpton of Ginni's ordination to the Priesthood by
Bishop Richard on May 18th. Bigger versions can be seen by clicking on a picture.
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| View from the Pew | Janet O brings us up-to-date on recent events, and plans.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming events and more.
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| Growing up with God | A sermon preached by Geoff Oates on Sunday 9th March (Lent 1)
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| Diary | See what was on when in June 2014.
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May 2014
April 2014
| Just do it! | Doug encourages us to move from 'fear' to 'trust'
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| 20 years | Pictues from the recent Diocesan Ser vice to mark 20 years of women's ministry as priests,
held here at All Saints
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| View from the Pew | Janet B brings us up-to-date on recent events, and plans. Also a few test questions to correct/enjoy!
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming events and more.
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| Bible Study | Martin Bird guides us through Luke 3.1-37.
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| Diary | See what was on when in April 2014.
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March 2014
February 2014
| I'd like to feel better but ..... | Jo takes some ideas from Art as Therapy nd finds many more sources of inspiration.
Also a preview of the 2014 Heart for Hertford Lent Programme using the theme 'Serving the Community'.
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| View from the Pew | Janet B brings us up-to-date on recent events, and plans.
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| Christmas Tree Festival | Dorothy Toyn looks back and forwards to our Posy of Remembrance Festival in July
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| Finance | Jo, Colin, Malcolm and Judy report on Finances and Stewardship in 2013
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming eventsand more.
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| The Easter Journey | Ginni previews a major event for Children w/c 31st March
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| Diary | See what's on when in February 2014.
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December 2013/January 2014
November 2013
| Remembering | Jo looks at what we remember and why.
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| Church Notices | Reminders about All Saints Sunday and our Stewardship Campaign, information on our
Prayer Ministry (with confidential email address), a prayer request for Street Pastors and an invittaion to nominate a favourite Advent hymn.
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| View from the Pew | Janet B brings us up-to-date on recent events, and plans.
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| Christmas Tree Festival | An update on plans and activities and an new opportunity to take to part.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming events,
pictures of recent events and more.
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| Christmas Alone 2013 | Please read and consider how you can support this vital annual event.
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| Christmas Alone Form | A printable copy of the form
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| Diary | See what was on when in November 2013.
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October 2013
| Better Shape Up! | Jo suggests a visit to the Spiritual Gym in prayer. Also a couple of important dates
and an update on the Hertford FoodBank
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| View from the Pew | Janet O brings us up-to-date on recent events, and plans - including the Christmas Tree Festival
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| The Deficit | on behalf of the Finance Committee Edwin expains our financial situation and how we can all
contribute to its resolution.
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| Christmas Tree Festival | An update on plans and activities and an opportunity to take to part.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest register entries, news, forthcoming events,
pictures of recent events and more.
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| Diary | See what was on when in October 2013.
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September 2013
| Shall I stay for that cuppa? | Jo reads the tea-leaves. Also some opportunities to help and information about
James Gough our new ADoM
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| View from the Pew | Janet B brings us up-to-date on recent events, activities and plans - including the Christmas
Tree Festival
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest register entries, news, forthcoming events,
pictures of recent events and more.
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| Our family wedding | Doug reports on a dual ceremony and is seen with a new Indian partner!
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| Diary | See what was on when in September 2013.
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July/August 2013
| Dressing up | Jo muses on how to Clothe ourselves with Christ
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| Ginni Dear | Our new Team Curate introduces herself and her family
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| View from the Pew | Janet O brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest register entries, news, forthcoming events,
pictures of recent events and more.
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| Fostering | You could make a real difference to a child or young person - and here's how.
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| Evening Services | A full list of Evening Services across the team - and an invitation to a Garden Party
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| Diary | See what was on when in July/August 2013.
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June 2013
| True Peace? | Jo wonders how we can find it. Also information on the forthcoming Confirmation,
the Alban Pilgrimage and forthcoming Team Events.
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| View from the Pew | Janet B brings us up-to-date on recent events, activities and plans.
and future plans.
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| Hertford Food Bank | Already the Foodbank is supporting over 20 people a week. Janet Bird
reports on progress and plans
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the news, forthcoming events,
pictures of recent events and more.
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| Music | A review of our musical activities in 2012 and plans for 2013
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| Diary | See what was on when in June 2013.
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May 2013
| Right where we are | Jo suggests the treasure we seek might already be with us. Also her report to the APCM.
Other reports can be found here |
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| View from the Pew | Janet O brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities
and future plans.
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| Hertford Food Bank | The FoodBank opened for business on Monday 8th April. Read about the first few days of
operation, successes and needs here.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the news, forthcoming events,
pictures of recent events, recent register entries and more.
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| Pulling out the Stops | Michael Stephens-Jones reports on his participation at the recents POTS course at
Oundle for Organists.
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| Diary | See what was on when in May 2013.
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April 2013
| Which way are we going? | Jo wonders what the two 'new boys' as church leaders will do.
Also information on our annual Parish Meetings on 14th April and a summary of our financial peformance in 2012.
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| View from the Pew | Janet brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities
and future plans.
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| Hertford Food Bank | The FoodBank will open for business on Monday 8th April. Read about the plans,
hopes and needs here.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the news, forthcoming events,
pictures of recent events, recent register entries and more.
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| Come and Sing Messiah | Rachel Morgan reports from the inside.
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| Name that saint | See if you can decode the mysteries of our great East Window.
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| Diary | See what was on when in April 2013.
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March 2013
| Jesus the Sherpa? | Jo considers what we can learn from the lifestyle and priorities of the Sherpas - without
whom no-one can reach their peak. Also information on Lent and a special prayer - along with some exciting family news.
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| View from the Pew | Andrew brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities in and around the church
and future plans in his final VfP as a ChurchWarden.
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| Catch the slow train.... | Geoff Oates previews the rich set of views and stations that we can visit on
our journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Day - and all without losing time!
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the news, forthcoming events,
pictures of recent events and much more - all five pages of it!
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| Diary | See what was on when in March 2013.
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February 2013
December 2012/January 2013
| What lies beneath? | Jo encourages to look beyond the dazzling surface and open ourselves to becoming the change that
we would see in the world.
Also, All Saints will become a Fairtrade Parish, an invitation to an open meeting as we plan forward and a letter from Bishop Alan on the recent General Synod vote on
Women Bishops.
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| View from the Pew | Andrew brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities in and around the church
and future plans.
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| Preparing in Advent and beyond | Resources to allow us to take up Jo's challenge - in Advent and afterwards.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming events,
pictures of recent events and more.
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| The Twelve Warning Signs of Good Health | John and Fiona Earle encourage us in a light-hearted article
with a serious message.
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| December Diary | See when all the carol services etc were.
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| Diary January 2013 | See what was on when in January 2013.
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November 2012
| Truly serving God | Jo considers the messages in the current news about Sir Jimmy Savile and Lance Armstrong.
Also a big Thank You to all who contributed to the cost of the recent repair to the East Window, information on Travelling Cribs, and letters from
the Millers (now in Canada) and a grateful stranger from Denver Colorado.
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| View from the Pew | Janet brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities in and around the church
and future plans.
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| Fairtrade - the background | The PCC will be considering the implications of adopting Fairtrade status.
This article gives the background.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming events,
pictures of recent events and more.
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| Compass Braille | Ann Stephens-Jones reports on a recent visit to this local Christian Charity
with world-wide connectins and impact.
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| For King and Country | Norman Huxford tells the story of Cecil Gledhill, one of the 'forgotten' from Hertford, who
fell in the
First World War aged 19.
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| Diary | See what was on when in November.
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October 2012
| Mark my words ... | Jo relishes the immediacy of Mark's Gospel. Also a report on the final wording of the legislation to
enable women to become bishops in the Church of England.
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| View from the Pew | Andrew brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities in and around the church and future plans.
Also news of a Team Curate from June 2013.
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| Foodbanks | An update on the efforts of the Harlow Foodbank and an invitation to meet and consider the need for one in
Hertford.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming events, pictures of recent events and more.
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| Street Pastors 2012 | Rick Hartwig and others review the work of this important initiative. And yes we more than meet
the Church Challenge on page 9!
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| Diary | See what was on when in October.
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September 2012
| Back to..... | Jo asks us all to bring a friend to enjoy the gifts of hope,comfort and being at one with God on
Back to Church Sunday.
There's information on new Chalice Assistants, an update (with photos) on the East Window,
our plans for Harvest, two new Confirmation Study Groups and details of the Exploring Prayer and Spirituality Day.
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| View from the Pew | Janet brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities in and around the church and future plans.
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| Sing, God's Easter People | Rev David Mowbray (a former Vicar of All Saints) introduces his new book of Hymns, Carols and
Worship Songs
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming events, pictures of recent events and more.
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| MU on the Road to the Holy Hectare | Rosemary Bolton and Ann Stephens Jones report on the MU's recent visit to Mary Sumner
House and other parts of the Westminster Village.
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| The Ringer's Return | David King has recently restarted Bell Ringing after a pause of 35 years. He tells of his
experiences in reagining his skill in the Hertford towers.
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| Diary | See what was on when in September.
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July/August 2012
| Summertime, and the living is easy | Jo considers the race we all run and the challenge to persevere. There's information
on our plan for BackToChurchSunday and an invitation to Doug's 60th Birthday Party
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| View from the Pew | Andrew brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities in and around the church and future plans.
We have a new Hall Bookings Manager, Megan Roworth. She introduces herself here.
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| Team Eucharist | Pictures and the text of Dr John's sermon, delivered at Pentecost.
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| Jubilee | Pictures from the recent Jubilee celebrations. Additional pictures too of the
flowers and the altar.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming events, a letter from Bishop Paul regarding
our MAP and more!
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| Diary | See what was on when in July and August.
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June 2012
| Fluttering in the breeze | Jo compares and contrasts the riot of colour of bunting and of prayer flags in Tibet and Nepal.
Also information on a slight change to the evening service pattern from September and a review of the Produce Stall - still going strong after 20 years. Helen Wright
invites others to join her in forming a new Prayer Group on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. starting Tuesday 19th June.
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| View from the Pew | Janet brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities in and around the church and future plans.
There are also some photographs from the recent Pet Service
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| 'It never rains but...' | Jo muses on the weather, the impacy of belief and the Trinity - and our love of things in groups
of threes!
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| Namaste, Nepal | Amy Ma reports on her recent to Nepal on a trip organised by the WPA and including visits to the
school we support. Ask her about it, and support the WPA at her stall selling cards and soft fruit on Sunday 24th June after the Morning Service in St John's Hall.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming event, photos of recent visitors, an obituary
for Vera Long, news from our bell-ringers, poems and more!
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| Diary | See what was on when in June.
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May 2012
| The Bigger Picture | Jo and Doug were moved by the recent Hockney 'Bigger Picture' exhibition to look for the beauty that
lies around us and the need to keep in touch with the wider reality of our life and world.. Also information on the forthcoming Team Eucharist with The Very Rev Dr Jeffrey John as preacher (27th May) and our plans for the Diamond Jubilee (3rd June).
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| View from the Pew | Andrew brings us up-to-date on recent events and activities in and around the church.
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| Annual Meetings & MAP | A report of our recent Annual Meetings and our Mission Action Plan - which sets out our
priotrities and goals for the next year or so.
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| My God | Patrick Mackay's view of God - developed as a result of building a clay model. Mary Geering is recalled by her
schoolmate Mollie Day in a specially written poem.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming events and an urgent (paid!) job opportunity
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| Diary | See what was on when in May.
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April 2012
| It's Easter, so lets tuck in.... | Jo challenges us to use the fifty days wisely. Also this month's 'View from the Pew' with news of important events and dates..
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| Finances | Colin Bird reviews 2011 and Malcolm and Judy Oughton report on the financial side of the recent Stewardship and Talents Campaign.
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| Let's give the Bees a Boost | Fiona Earle offers some suggestions as to how we can help such an important insect continue to play its vital role in our food chain. Jo looks at the abrupt ending of Mark's Gospel.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming events and the Eggstroadinary Easter Egg Competition.
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| Mary Geering | An edited version of the tribute to an All Saints stalwart.
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| Diary | See what was on when in April.
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March 2012
| Spring Catalogue? | Jo looks for signs of God's glory. Also this month's 'View from the Pew', an invitation to get involved in a Mystery Play and a list of the Bible Study Groups for Lent 2012.
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| Hypocrites | Alan Stewart wonders if we need more of them. Plus details of a Meditation workshop
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| Keep Warm, Stay Well | Information on how we can help in this important initiative
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, and forthcoming events.
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| The Anglican Covenant | Simon Sarmientos, Lay Chair of the St Albans Diocesan Synod, briefs us on an important document and debate affecting how Anglican Communion churches throughout the world work together.
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| Diary | See what was on when in March.
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February 2012
| Sharpening the focus | Jo reminds us of where we truly find God. Also this month's 'View from the Pew', and the team diary for the next few months.
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| Lent 2012 | Information on the lent course 2012 and varoious resources available in support.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, and forthcoming events.
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| More than Gold | Read about the ambitious plans of the combined Christian Churches to impact the lives of their own communities and guests from around the globe. More information at www.morethangold.org.uk.
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| Diary | See what was on when in February.
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January 2012
| How do you do Christmas? | Jo urges us to celebrate, enjoy giving (and gettting), whilst allowing time to deepen our understanding of the incarnation. Also this month's 'View from the Pew', and two interesting opportunities.
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| Street Pastors | Rick Hartwig reflects on two years of caring and invites everyone to an open evening on Jan 14th. Also information on the next Transform event on 8th January.
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| Harlow foodbank | News of recent activities, successes and future plans. Plus information on a recently published book "Change(d) Agents" by Nick and Ros Henwood.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming events and a couple of though-provoking articles by Doug Loveridge.
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| All Saints' Kneelers | Dorothy Toyn's jouney to the darkest reaches of the Vestry has unearthed details of the Kneeler Project (1976) and lists what we have, and who did them.
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| Diary | See what was on when in January.
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December 2011
| Getting back to God | Jo calls us to reflect on our attitudes in the light of Christ's teaching. Also this month's 'View from the Pew'
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| Sabbatical Journey | Part 5: INDIA and conclusion Jo reports on village life in India, the contrast with how we live, summarises her experiences and her findings about what truly makes a 'God-shaped' life.
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| Advent Resources | There are a number of special resources for Advent produced by the Diocese and also here in Hertford - including a special pair of prayers to begin and end each day. You can access these by following the links in the file.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming events and an invitation to share your memories, photos and research into local history.
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| Diary | See what was on when in December.
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November 2011
| Riding the Roller Coaster of life | Jo muses on the ups and downs of life
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| Team News | Also this month's 'View from the Pew', the current state of our finances, Situations Vacant and View from the Pew
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| Sabbatical Journey | Part 4: INDIA In the penultimate article, Jo reports on the sights, sounds and culture encountered in the first half of her time in India India - like Nepal crazy traffic and friendly open people alike. Plus information on Will Aid a free service for the month of November.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Christmas Alone 2011 | Janet Bird outlines the plans for this important annual activity by Herford & District Churches Together.
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| Diary | See what was on when in November.
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October 2011
| How do you take your coffee? | Jo looks at our carbon footprints. Also this month's 'View from the Pew' and some key events in October.
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| Connie Murkin 1922-2011 | Jo's eulogy and a couple os special events to mark her passing.
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| Sabbatical Journey | Part 3: NEPAL Jo reports on the sights, sounds and culture of Nepal - crazy traffic and friendly open people alike. Plus an introduction to Benedict Wilson - our new Assistant Director of Music
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming meetings, events and more. Two important articles on Stewardship and the work of Street Pastors here in Hertford and Ware.
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| Diary | See what was on when in October
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September 2011
| Living a God shaped life | Jo wonders if we have really responded to the bible challenge.. Also this month's 'View from the Pew' and information on new confirmation groups.
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| Sabbatical Journey | Part 2: TIBET Jo reports on the sights, sounds and culture of Tibet - karaoke bars and prayer wheels alike.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming meetings, events and more. Also an article on Organ Donation by Doug Loveridge
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| Diary | See what was on when in September
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July/August 2011
| Living God's Love | Jo gives some initial insights from her studies, visits and thinking during sabbatical and their meaning for us. Also this month's 'View from the Pew' and the Team Calendar of events.
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| Sabbatical Journey | Part 1: CHINA Jo reports on the sights, sounds and culture of China - old and new.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Diary | See what was on when in July and August.
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June 2011
| The victory is won | Archbishop Rowan Williams reflects on the true meaning of the Easter Message. Also this month's 'View from the Pew', information on a new initiative for young people Transform and the Team Calendar of events.
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| Denise Dilley | Gerry Booker's Eulogy from the funeral of this lovely lady
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| Poetry and more | Two poems by Mollie Day and an interesting challenge for children.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Diary | See what was on when in June
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May 2011
| The Good Book | With Jo away on Sabbatical we enjoy Nick Sharp's refelction on what a difference there is between a Good Book and The Good Book Also this month's 'View from the Pew' and an introduction to our new Senior's Tea and Thankgiving initiative.
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| APCM | A short report on this year's annual meetings.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Further afield | Information on a number of outreach intiatives in the area: BASH for 11-16 year olds, Street pastors, Visit Taizé and the Diocesan Retreat led by Jo's brother.
.| Diary | See what was on when in May.
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April 2011
| Palm Sunday Procession | With Jo away on Sabbatical we enjoy Robert Thompson's perspective on the start of Holy Week Also an update on how we might create a Welcoming Space at the back of church.
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| Transition | Report of a presentation given to HDCT on this important subject. More can be found in the (no lomnger live but last archived in April 2018) website at
https://web.archive.org/web/20180412232712/http://www.transitionhertford.org.uk/.
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| Notes and reports | Read Dorothy's last View from the Pew as she steps down as Churchwarden, catch up with the latest , news, forthcoming meetings, events, the annual Eggstroadinary Egg Competition and more.
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| Future Hope | A status report on this important aspect of our collective work with young people.
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| Diary | See what was on when in April.
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March 2011
| Go Slow | As she prepares for her Sabbatical, Jo encourages us all to to take time to enjoy the presence of God. Also news about what's happening in the Hertford Team (including confirmation of the appointment of Elliot James as Team Curate), Lent Groups and more.
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| Choose Life : Choose Love | The many opportunities to join in in Lent. More on all of this at www.livinggodslove.org
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest , news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Agree amongst yourselves | The (slightly edited) text of a Sermon preached by Geoff Oates at All Saints on Sunday 23rd January to mark the end of the Week of prayer for Christian Unity
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| Diary | See what was on when in March.
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February 2011
| Can I get a better offer? | Jo wonders what a 'better offer' really is. Also news about how we will mark the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible and our celebration for Candlemas..
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| Living Gods Love | The text of Bishop Alan's sermon from the DVD we saw on 16th January. More on all of this at www.livinggodslove.org
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Generation Web:6 | In his final article, Nick Sharp asks'What are we goingto do about it?'
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| Diary | See what was on when in February.
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January 2011
| A Happy New Year? | Jo asks what is 'happiness' and how we might achieve it. Also news about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, our Lent Course and a new group for those in years six to nine.
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| Floods in Pakistan | John and Fiona Earle describe the wok of Maureen Lines and the Hindu Kush Conservation Association in suppporting flood relief in the remote Kalash valleys in the North West Frontier province. More can be found here.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming meetings, events and more: an alternative New Year's Resolution.
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| King James Bible | 2001 is the 400th anniversary of the creation of the King James' Bible. Read about a new initiative - Biblefresh to encourgae people to read it. Also news of an online initiative to encourage people to engage with the Bible - the Big Read 2011.
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| Churchwardens at All Saints | Here we list those wardens from 1892 to the present day to complete Dorothy' Toyn's article from last month.
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| Diary | See what was on when in January.
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December 2010
November 2010
| Lest we forget | Jo reflects on memories. Also information on the annual Memorial Service on 28th Nov and a report of a thought-provoking meeting with Janet Scott, a moderator of Churches Together in England.
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| A Scientist reflects on Creation and Faith | The reflection given in All Saints' on Sunday 10th October by John Galloway, Professor of Evolutionary Medicine at University College, London. Plus some photographs of the visit of Bishop Paul on 26th September.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Generation Web:5 | In his fifth article, Nick Sharp looks at how we guide and protect our young people on-line. Plus information on the plans for Christmas Alone 2010.
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| Diary | See what was on when in November.
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October 2010
| growing together | Jo reflects on the Pope's visit to Britain. Also information on the 2010 Bishop's Harvest Appeal.
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| Generation Web: 4 | The fourth of Nick Sharp's articles on the impact of new technologies looks at the Dangers of the Internet. Plus a new poem Harvest Moon by Mollie Day.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest registers, news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Will Aid | A chance to make a will and help charity - irrespective of how you plan to leave your gifts. As All Saints Sunday falls on Halloween we explain how it got the name.
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| Glorious the song when God's the theme | Rev Michael Burgess marks Cardinal Newman's beatification by the Pope with a reflection on his life and best known work.
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| Diary | See what was on when in October.
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September 2010
| Take a Welcome Break! | Jo encourages us to take refreshment. Also news of a visit by the new Bishop of Hertford, the possibility of a Curate etc.
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| Generation Web: 3 | The third of Nick Sharp's articles on the impact of new technologies - particularly access 'all the time' whilst 'on the move'. Plus Janet Bird encourages us to extend our welcome even further.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Musical Developments | Martin Penny announces two appointments in the Music Department and sets out the plan for 2010-11
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| Diary | See what was on when in September.
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July/August 2010
| G-O-D-I-S-N-O-W-H-E-R-E | Jo encourages us to see the positive. Also news from Steve and Stella Banks
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| Generation Web: 2 | The second of Nick Sharp's articles on the impact of new technologies - especially social networking
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Events and opportunities | More on Commotion on the Common and a couple of Job Opportunties working with young people.
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| Diary | See what was on when in July/August.
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June 2010
| A Warm Welcome? | Jo wonders just how welcoming we are - along with details of the new welcoming course.
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| Generation Web: 1 | This series of articles by Nick Sharp looks at the impact of the internet - especially on young people. (Though this web-edit is being done on a laptop connected wirelessly via a blackberry by a not-so-young person - but not during the sermon!)
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more - up to June 2011!
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| Commotion on the Common | A preview of various activities for the summer organised as part of HertFest - plus a review of recent activities by Future Hope.
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| Norah Anderson | An appreciation.
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| Diary | See what was on when in June.
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May 2010
| The Easter Experience | Jo muses of what makes a 'good' Easter and comes up with a suprising answer.
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| Annual Parish Meetings | A report on our Finances and Jo's overall summary and report.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Bayford Pinetum and Musings on May | A preview of the open day on Saturday 9th May in support of Christian Aid and a meditation on May written by Norah Anderson who passed away on Sunday 18th April.
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| Diary | See what was on when in May.
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April 2010
| Cover | Our cover features a painting by one of our Art Group
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| New Life, new responsibiities | Jo encourages to make a difference for our own lives, for the community and the world we live in. Plus information on the Easter Vigil, Bible Study Notes, the Annual Meetings and the recent Vision Evening
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| Womens fellowship | At the AGM in February the Fellowship came to a close. We publish a report by Mary Geering and a short history by Vera Long.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| Diary | See what was on when in April.
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March 2010
| Thirteen little words | Alan Stewart encourages us to grasp the real message of Lent. Plus information on events in Lent, information on the Parish Vision Evening and the full timetable for
Bible Studies based on the Bishops' Lent Course Words of Challenge, Words of Life. You can read an introduction here
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more. Plus a letter from Bishop Alan 'My Carbon, Their Lives, Our Future - Action on Climate Change'
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| Diary | See what was on when in March.
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February 2010
January 2010
| View from Little Amwell | Nick Sharpe sets us a puzzle or two. Also Ideas for the Hertford Team, and information on Bible Studies and Prayers and Bears..
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| Brian Bromley | Brian Bromley steps down as Organist and becomes Organist Emeritus after sixty years service.
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| Harlow Foodbank | Read all about an excellent local initiative.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| 2010: The early months | Norah Anderson urges us to use our talents and make sure we don't allow january to be a dull month.
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| Some Festivals in January | And here's just a few of the Saints Days/major events that we could be livening up!
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| Diary | See what was on when in January.
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December 2009
| Keep it simple | Jo suggests that we need to do less to achieve more in Advent. Plus articles on various services and activities to help achieve this.
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| St Nicholas | Lily Pitters, aged 10, tells us about St Nicholas and his activities in Spain and the Netherlands.
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| Advent | Norah Anderson tells us about the season that she finds one of the most exciting and challenging.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest register entries, news, forthcoming meetings, events and more - and a poem/prayer for Advent
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| Lent 2010: Two Resources | A letter from the Bishops explaining their plans for Lent and giving us all a challenge to deepen our faith and understanding.
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| Christmas Alone 2009 | Janet Bird outlines the plans for this important annual activity by Herford & District Churches Together.
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| Diary | See what's on when in December
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November 2009
| Are you sitting comfortably? | Jo considers the power of stories, our own and others and their connection with God's glory. Plus articles on the Hertford Team and the recent Healing Service
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| Festival! | Pictures tell us all about the Festival of Flowers and Music. The magnificently decorated pulpit features on the cover. See the photo in full colour here
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest register entries, news, forthcoming meetings, events and more - and a reflection on All Souls' day by Norah Anderson
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| Henry Purcell | Michael Burgess introduces one of England's greatest composers on the 350th anniversary of his birth. Our choir sings music by Purcell on Sunday 15th (the nearest to the anniversary of his death).
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| Christmas Alone 2009 | Janet Bird outlines the plans for this important annual activity by Herford & District Churches Together.
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| Diary | See what's on when in November
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October 2009
| Say it with flowers | Jo reflects on how a Flower Festival help us to proclaim the gospel. Plus information on our new Bible Study series, Songs of Praise and 'Prayers and Bears'
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| Festival! | Comprehensive information about the Festival of Flowers and Music
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| Harvest | Norah Anderson remembers harvests from her youth and shows us how little our dependence on and place in God's Universe has really changed.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more - and why singing is good for you!
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| Fusion | A poem by John Earle and a letter from St James the Less about strange goings-on in the crypt.
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| Diary | See what was on when in October
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September 2009
| Keep working on your Tapestry of Faith | Inspired by the textiles of Elspeth Kemp, Jo encourages us to look at our faith afresh. Plus information on Holy Communion and Swine Flu, new Bible Study courses this autumn, plans for Communion for Children and a report of our farewell to Chris Benham.
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| Martin Penny | Our new Director of Music introduces himself.
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| Farewell to Christopher Benham | Chris' farewell speech.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| We need bees! | John and Fiona Earle explain why
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| Diary | See what was on when in Septemberr
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July/August 2009
| Happy Holy Days | Jo encourages us to use them to reflect and grow. Plus information on some proposed chages to the 10 am Service pattern and the possible admission of children to communion..
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| Farewell to Christopher Benham | As Chris prepares to stand down as Director of Music, Dorothy Toyn reviews his enormous contribution over nearly twenty years.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, events and more.
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| All good gifts | Norah Anderson celebrates some of the many gifts and blessings we receive.
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| Diary | See what was on when through out July and August.
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June 2009
| Filled or Fulfilled? | Jo wonders if we should perhaps do nothing more often. Plus information on a consultation on our 8.00 am Holy Communion and information on the wine and cheese evening on June 9th.
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| Reaching out to Friends | Edwin Godfrey proposes the creation of the 'Friends of All Saints'. Also information on an evening with Claire Berschinger at St Andrew's in aid of the African Children's Educational Trust and the 'Hall for Hertford' project.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, concerts and more.
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| Great Preachers | Norah Anderson reviews the field, followed by a recent poem about All saints by Mollie Day
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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May 2009
| Confirmation, commitment & celebration | Doug Loveridge looks forward to our Confirmation Service on 3rd May Plus Jo's 'state of the union' report to the APCM and plans for a training course for Pastoral Visitors.
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| Annual Meetings | Key note report of our Annual Meetings held on Sunday 26th April 2009.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, concerts and more.
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| Shetland Bus | John and Fiona Earle tell the little known story of some brave seamen.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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April 2009
| The best and worst of times | Jo finds the Good News of Easter in Dickens and our present times Plus plans for Pastoral Visiting and the presentation of their share of Christmas Tree Festival proceeds to Isabel Hospice.
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| Musical News | On Sunday 22nd March Jo announced some developments in the Music Department. Read all about it here!
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, forthcoming meetings, competitions and more.
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| Regulars | Norah Anderson muses on Easter and John and Fiona Earle review an interesting novel.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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March 2009
| Use Lent thoughtfully | Jo challenges us to use art, sculpture, writings, silence, whatever to think about and improve our spiritual journey. Plus John & Sue Horner introduce themselves.
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| What are you doing for Lent? | Some ideas and information on Lent Groups, Lent Lunches, Searching for Faith and Confirmation Classes. Also an early trailer for a concert by the Watoto Children's Choir in June.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, register entries, forthcoming meetings, etc.
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| Poetry Pages | Doug Loveridge and Mollie Day, two of our resident poets reflect on Mothers, Motoring life in Hertford and the Arrival of Spring.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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February 2009
| Be yourself! | Jo reflects on imperfection and God's response. Plus information on forthcoming study opportunities and a call for 'Talents and Stewardship'.
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| New Bishop of St Alban's | Information on our bishop-elect. The full story, and video can be found on the Diocesan Web Site.
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| All Saints' Churchyard | Dorothy Toyn explains who is responsible for what and how we hope to restore the Churchyard to"a place of beauty and tranquillity, reflecting God's creation".
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, register entries, forthcoming meetings, etc.
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| Update on Afhanistan | John & Fiona Earle report on a recent meeting where two people who have lived and worked there described the reality 'on the ground'.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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January 2009
December 2008
| Christian Stewardship | Jo looks at our response to God; God the Creator, God the Saviour and God the Holy Spirit
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| Ninety years on | John & Fiona Earle reflect on and contrast the changes.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, plans, register entries, forthcoming meetings, junior church project etc.
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| Poetry Page | Two poems by Mollie Day and the new Hertford Hymn by Doug Loveridge
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| Charles & John Wesley | Norah Anderson gives the background to two great hymnodists and the founders of Methodism.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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November 2008
| A day in the life | Jo tells where her time goes. Also some interesting situations vacant to consider
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| A taste of Cambridge | John & Fiona Earle report on an interesting 'taster day' at Queens' College.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, plans, register entries, forthcoming meetings, junior church project etc.
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| Soundbites | Christopher Benham previews this month's concerts
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| Christmas Alone 2008 | Janet Bird outlines the plans for this important annual activity by Herford & District Churches Together.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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October 2008
| Care for God's creation | Jo encourages us to reflect on our responsibilities. Also more news on the new Team.
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| Street Pastors | As serious discussions get under way a useful article on Street Pastors by Rowena Godfrey from the Daily Telegraph of June 1st 2008. More information on Street Pastors can be found here.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, plans, register entries, forthcoming meetings, reports etc.
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| Soundbites | Christopher Benham previews this month's concerts
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| Queens and Queens Consort | The second part of Norah Anderson's article (Part one is here)
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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September 2008
| Harvest Candle | Our cover features one of the arrangements made by members of our Flower Club during a recent Workshop with Jenny Stutley.
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| New Term, New Start | Jo sets out our plans to grow the church in three related articles. One about exciting plans for a new All the family service; a second on our plans for "Back to Church" Sunday.; and a third about the realisation of the plan for a Team Ministry
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| Why Pay the Quota? | Edwin Godfrey, Chair of the Finance Committee, looks at where the money goes (and how much comes back!)
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, plans, forthcoming meetings, reports etc.
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| Solitary | John & Fiona Earle report on an evening with Alan Johnston and Norah Anderson considers God's generous gifts to us all as we prepare for Harvest.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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July/August 2008
| Devotion | Jo encourages us to think about what it means to be devoted - to God.
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| HertFest 2008 | is a year long initiative. read about it and about plans for a special week at the end of July.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, plans, forthcoming meetings, reports etc.
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| Queens and Queens Consort | Norah Anderson considers some powerful women in the first of a two-part article.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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June 2008
| Whats in a name | Geoff Oates comes up with some surprising answers
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| Team Meeting | On 12th May Jo, Bill, Nick, Alan and Robert presented their ideas on the potential Team Ministry here in Hertford. Read all about it here!
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, plans, forthcoming meetings, reports, committee membership, opinion survey and more.
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| Praying together | David Cramphorn offers a daily Prayer Calendar for the whole town
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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May 2008
| Easter Candle | Our cover features one of the arrangements made by members of our Flower Club during the recent Workshop with Jenny Stutley
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| Freedom to be ourselves | Jo Loveridge encourages us to 'just be'. Also information on plans for the Team Ministry, the talents competition and Ascension Day
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| APCM | Read the key reports - including the budget and Jo's Vision for us.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, plans, forthcoming meetings, reports and more.
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| Courage | John & Fiona Earle report on an individual's response to conflict.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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April 2008
| New Commissions | Our cover celebrates a new station of the cross and associated music specially produced for All Saints as part of the "Stations for Hertford" Lent project.
You can read more about it in a Church Times article published on 21st March and accesible on-line here.
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| Meals and invitations | Jo Loveridge finds significance in our everyday life Also information on our plans for some exciting Family Services.
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| Loss and Gain | John & Fiona Earle weigh up the pros and cons.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest news, plans, forthcoming meetings, reports and more.
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| A Churchwarden looks back | As his (extended) time as a Churchwarden comes to a close, Richard Toyn reflects on what is involved.
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| Soundbites Summer 2008 | Chris Benham previews the coming season. Also a little bit about who St George really was (and no mention of a dragon!).
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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March 2008
| Words from the Cross | Jo Loveridge reflects on the meaning behind the familiar phrases. Also information on our plans for Mothering Sunday, Good Friday and Confirmation
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| A Royal progress? | Details of our services for Holy Week and some special music.
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| Poetry Page | Two poems by members of our congregation.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the registers, latest plans, forthcoming meetings, reports and more.
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| Oddments | John & Fiona Earle muse on the difficulties of making major decisions wisely
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| Diary | See what was on when
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February 2008
| Do not hold on to me | Jo Loveridge considers the need to 'let go'. Also information on the 2008 Lent Course
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| My first year as a bell-ringer | Lorraine Brown describes the 'ups' and 'downs' in learning to ring in a team
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| Finance | Colin Bird reports on 2007 and looks forward to the challenges in 2008.
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| Stations in Hertford | Alan Stewart describes an exciting and imaginative art project for Lent 2008
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest plans, forthcoming meetings, reports and more.
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| All Nations College | Derek Westwood brings us up to date on some couples who worked with us in the past.
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| Nativity play | Gillian Harman shares some photographs of Junior Church's instant Nativity Play at Bircherly Court on 16th December
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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January 2008
| Whats your greeting? | Jo Loveridge considers the options and meanings
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| A week in the life | Chorister Chris Oates shares his musical diary in the build up to the Christmas season
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| Only Connect | Jo Loveridge's priorities for All Saints and a memory of Dorothy Clements by Janet Bird
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest plans, forthcoming meetings, reports and more.
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| Mindless | John & Fiona Earle explore the challenges to our priorities if we are to address Global Warming.
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| Diary | See what was on when
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December 2007
| Get ready - quietly! | Jo Loveridge reminds us of the real purpose of the Advent season
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| Aschiana Activity Day | Gillian Harman reports on the varied activities and learning that took place
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest entries in the registers, plans, forthcoming meetings, reports and December Soundbites concerts
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| Opportunity | John & Fiona Earle wonder if we've really tried had enough to address literacy issues and their huge implications.
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| Christmas Alone 2007 | Janet Bird reports on this year's plans and tells us where we can help, either beforehand or on the day.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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November 2007
| All called to be Saints | New Vicar Jo Loveridge challenges us all
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| For all the Saints | Norah Anderson considers what we can learn from Saints old and new
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| MBE | John and Fiona Earle were invested on Thursday 18th October for their work in Afghanistan through Aschiana. They report on the rich variety of people being invested that day and the varied things they had done to earn their honour.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest entries in the registers, plans, forthcoming meetings, reports and November Soundbites concerts
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| Christmas Alone 2007 | Janet Bird reports on this year's plans and tells us where we can help, either beforehand or on the day..
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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October 2007
| Whats it worth? | Reader Geoffrey Oates nails down the answer!
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| Festival of Flowers and Music | Pictures from our recent Festival.
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| Ants | John and Fiona Earle wonder what we can learn. Also a short article on wills and the parish policy on legacies.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest entries in the registers, plans, forthcoming meetings and reports. Also an update on Asciana and its plans.
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| Harvest | Norah Anderson remembers harvest activities from her childhood.
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| Soundbites | Christopher Benham previews this month's Soundbites concerts.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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September 2007
| All good gifts around us | Reader Janet Bird muses on the implications of the theme of our forthcoming Festival of Flowers and Music.
Formal announcement of Rev Jo Loveridge's appointment and a short autobiography.
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| Festival Update | Dorothy Toyn shares the latest plans and activities
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| My Voluntary Experience | A young Iraqui Doctor, studying for a Master's degree, explains why he does voluntary work in London. John and Fiona Earle set the context
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest entries in the registers, plans, forthcoming meetings and reports.
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| Quiet Northamptonshire | Norah Anderson looks at what has and hasn't changed in the rural idyll.
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| Diary | See what was on when
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July/August 2007
| Human Fraility - God's Love | The sermon preached by Archbishop Rowan Williams on Easter Day at Canterbury Cathedral
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| Arran | John and Fiona Earle share happy experiences from the island
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest plans, forthcoming meetings and reports.
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| Oliver Cromwell | Norah Anderson looks at his life and times.
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| Soundbites July 2007 | Christopher Benham previews this month's Soundbites concerts - and the forthcoming Autumn Season
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| Diary | See what was on when
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June 2007
| Pentecost | Reader Geoffrey Oates breathes some life into questions of life, wind and power. Also a short article about our Diocesan Patron St Alban.
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| Peter Stubbs | Janet Bird (the other 'short churchwarden') has expanded her address from Peter's funeral with other people's memories in tribute to a quiet but dedicated servant of All Saints.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest plans, forthcoming meetings and reports.
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| HOST | John and Fiona Earle mark the 20th anniversary of this important, but little known charity.
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| Victorian Novels and Novelists | Norah Anderson shares her views on Dickens, Trollope and others
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| Soundbites June 2007 | Christopher Benham previews this month's Soundbites concerts - and the Music Marathon on June 9th
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| Diary | See what was on when
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May 2007
| Spring is sprung | Reader Janet Bird rejoices. Also a couple of reports and a book review
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| Treasurer's report | Colin Bird gives the facts. Also infomation on the Harvest Festival of Flowers and Music
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| From the registers | Read the latest entries and appreciations
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| Friendship | John and Fiona Earle wonder how friendly we are. Also information on Christian Aid Week
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| Rogation | Norah Anderson remembers Rogation Sunday and your editor attempts to explain what Rogation is.
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| Soundbites Summer 2007 | Christopher Benham reports on plans for the new season and gives some May highlights
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| Diary | See what was on when
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April 2007
| Easter is who we are | Reader Geoffrey Oates explains
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| Memorable moments | John & Fiona Earle look back and ask us to do the same. Also infomation on the new Electoral Roll and the Annual meetings
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| Eastertide at All Saints | Flowers, Bells and the latest on our search for a new priest.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest plans, forthcoming meetings, the new Soundbites season, and read about our idea for the Autumn fund raising event!
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| The two Charles | Norah Anderson considers the lives and times of two of our monarchs. Our picture editor picks the wrong Charles II (Spain not Britain!)
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| Diary | See what was on when
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March 2007
| What is the meaning of Lent? | Reader Janet Bird explains
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| Carbon and us | In response to the recent scientific report on Global Warming, Richard Chartres, Bishop of London has decided not to fly for a year. John & Fiona Earle look at some of the issues around global warming and what we can do to reduce our own contributions.
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest plans, forthcoming meetings, and read about Fairtrade Fortnight, Diocesan Retreats and much more!
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| Charles Wesley | Herbert McGonigle talks about one of Wesley's greatest hymns in the year of his tercentenary.
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| Concerts | Information on March's Soundbites concerts and two musical events to mark Holy Week
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| Diary | See what was on when
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February 2007
| Do we need a Vicar? | Reader Geoffrey Oates mulls it over
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| Stewardship 2007 | Treasurer Colin Bird reports on our finances in 2006 and looks ahead to 2007
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| Notes and reports | Catch up with the latest plans, forthcoming meetings, and read about the Flower Club and the work of our Maintenance Team
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| Registers | Read the lastest entries
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| Village life betwen the wars | Norah Anderson recalls her early life in a North Bucks village.
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| Concerts | Information on February's Soundbites concerts and an evening concert on 24th February by award winning pianist Richard Uttley, promoted jointly with UHArts
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| Diary | See what was on when
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January 2007
December 2006
| Christmas - a time for us or a time for Christ? | Reader Janet Bird wonders if we have our priorities right
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| Global Warmth: Life - Love | Brian Bromley challenges us to care for our world more thoughtfully - right in All Saints
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| Christmas Alone 2006 | Janet Bird, with her Hertford and District Churches Together hat on, lays out the plan for the 2006 Christmas Day party at Sele School and shows where we can help.
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| Registers | Life stages passed in October/November
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| Notes | Read plans for the Christmas Fayre, and the activities of the Mothers Union and Women's Fellowship
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| In memoriam | Norah Anderson offers some verses to ponder as we prepare for our annual Commemoration of Faithful Departed
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| Charities Great and Small | John & Fiona Earle look at the different contributions charities can make and examines the work of one small charity in the Palas valley, Northern Pakistan
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| Diary | See what was on when - count the carol services (actually there were more - your editor missed at least three and the 9L&C).
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November 2006
| Fireworks in heaven? | Reader Geoffrey Oates looks at our Autumn festivals sacred and secular and hopes we find time for the Saints amongst the fun
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| Harvest Supper | Charles Murkin reports on a large gathering who came to enjoy themselves and to say farewell to Bill Kemm, our Vicar of fourteen years, and his wife Jean (to say nothing of Harry!).
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| Registers | Hatches and Matches in October - and more on All Saints and All Souls
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| Letter from Bill & Jean | Bill and Jean write in reponse to their farewell week.
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| Notes | Read plans for the Christmas Fayre, and the activities of the Mothers Union and Women's Fellowship
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| Future + Hope |
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| Soundbites | Soundbites was ten years old this month, Christopher Benham reports on the recitals planned to mark the occasion. Your editor feels obliged to mention that not all went to plan and our 'home team' gave a splendid (almost impromptu) concert on 8th to great acclaim.
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| Diary | See what was on when.
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From earlier editions
| Oct 2006
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| Fourteen Happy Years | Bill Kemm reflects on his ministry here and elsewhere (over forty years) as he retires to Nutley
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| The Vacancy | Bill explains what will happen.
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| Registers | The entries for Aug/Sept
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| September 2006
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| Registers | The entries for July
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