Hertford and Ware Deanery

Chapter
2018-11-14 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Hertfordshire
A meeting of the clergy of the Deanery.

Deanery Synod Meeting
2018-10-22 19:45 - 21:15 | Christ Church Ware, Christ Church, New Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BZ, United Kingdom
Refreshments served from 7:30pm
Considering Worship – full title and more details to be confirmed

Reaching New People Vision Day
2018-10-20 09:30 - 13:30, 2018-05-12 10:30 - 15:00 | Rothamsted Conference Centre, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, United Kingdom
To enable leaders / benefices / parishes to explore, in their particular context, how they might reach new people and enable them to grow in faith by developing fresh expressions of church and equipping leaders…

Attendance is free and lunch and refreshments will be provided.
If you would like to attend please can you let Linda Watson (RNP Administrator) know.

Village Ministers
2018-10-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Hertfordshire
A meeting of the clergy and others who minister in the villages of our Deanery.

Deanery Confirmation
2018-10-08 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew Hertford, St Andrew Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1HZ, United Kingdom
With Bishop Alan of St Albans

Shaping the Culture of Local Churches
2018-10-04 10:00 - 15:30 | Christ Church Ware, Christ Church, New Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BZ, United Kingdom
The well-known saying ‘culture eats strategy for breakfast’ suggests that even our best efforts to evangelise and grow churches can be thwarted if the culture of local churches is not supportive of and undergirding this intent. This day will explore what culture is and how to read it, the ways in which culture and strategy interact (sometimes badly) and suggest ways of reshaping the culture in order that growth might be released as part of normal church life. The day will include biblical study, practical teaching and plenty of interaction.
£28 for the first person and £15 for each additional person from the same church
For more information to book click here. (CPAS website)

Walden Bible Focus
2018-09-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Saffron Walden URC, United Reformed Church, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden, CB10 1AG, United Kingdom
“Out of Step? Christ-like living in today’s world”
John Risbridger from Above Bar Church in Southampton will unpack teaching on holy living from 1 Peter chapters 1 and 2. See website for more information.
The event is free to attend. Donations are invited.

Escape
2018-09-15 16:00 - 19:30 | King George’s Field, Ware, King George's Field, Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Festival Event being organised by a partnership of individuals from the teams of Love Ware:Live Ware community project & Christ Church Ware.
See website for more information and how you can get involved…

Churchwardens' Training
2018-09-15 09:30 - 13:00 | Hertfordshire Guide Centre, Girlguiding UK, Guide County Office, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9QP, United Kingdom
The day will begin with coffee and light refreshments at 9.30am, and we will start promptly at 9.45am. Topics to be covered will include:

Churchwarden relationships with clergy and PCC
Issues arising from Quinquennial Inspections and Archdeacon Visitations (Church Inspections)
Insurance and Risk Assessments
Safeguarding
Faculties, Archdeacon’s Letters, Church Log & Terrier, and other processes

There will be opportunities for group discussion. If you have specific questions, do please let the Archdeacon have these in advance.
It would be helpful if you could let the Archdeacon know if you intend to attend. (See the letter for information to send.)

Chapter
2018-09-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Christ Church Ware, Christ Church, New Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BZ, United Kingdom

Standing/Pastoral Committee Meeting
2018-09-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2018-06-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2018-02-06 14:00 - 16:00 | All Saints Church, Queen's Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AY, United Kingdom

Deanery Synod Meeting
2018-07-11 19:45 - 21:15 | St Mary’s Ware, Church Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9EH, United Kingdom
Speaker: Margaret Houston, the Diocesan Children’s Mission Enabler.
Re-scheduled from the March Synod cancelled because of snow, this presentation is open to everyone – it will be useful to bring your children’s workers along.
Also elections to Diocesan Synod (only Deanery Synod members may vote)
Refreshments will be served from 7:30pm

Multicultural Night
2018-06-27 19:30 - 21:30 | All Nations Christian College, Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8LX
Always a fabulous celebration of music, food, art and fun, the Annual Multicultural Night at All Nations Christian College is a great way to mark the end of the academic year – whether you’re a student or not…
This event is FREE, simply turn up on the night! We look forward to celebrating with you.

Village Ministers
2018-06-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Hunsdon Rectory, Hunsdon Rectory, Acorn Street, Hunsdon, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8PB, United Kingdom

Mr Darwin's Tree
2018-06-08 20:00 - 21:30 | All Nations Christian College, Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8LX
Mr Darwin’s Tree is a powerful true story of science, faith and love which focuses on the relationship between scientist Charles Darwin (famous for his theory of evolution, and an agnostic) and his wife Emma (a Christian). Written by Murray Watts, it will be performed by Andrew Harrison.
Drinks available from 7:30pm
Tickets £10, Concessions £8 – on the door.
See flyer for more information – Mr Darwin’s Tree

Chapter
2018-05-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Hertford Heath Vicarage, 17 Barclay Cl, Hertford Heath, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7RW, United Kingdom

Deanery Synod Meeting
2018-05-01 21:00 - 22:30 | All Saints Church, Queen's Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AY, United Kingdom
Reaching New People – Fresh Expressions.

Our speaker will be Revd Alison Jackson, the Fresh Expressions Development Officer for Hertford Archdeaconry. Please invite anyone from your churches who might be interested in hearing how we might reach new people in new ways.
Other business will include elections to Diocesan Synod. (Guests will not be able to vote!)

Building Better Homegroups
2018-04-28 11:00 - 14:00 | St Nicholas, Stevenage, St Nicholas Church, Rectory Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4DA, United Kingdom
We are pleased to have secured, as our speaker, Tim Thornborough, the Creative Director at The Good Book Company. Tim is series editor of Explore Bible-reading notes, and has contributed to many books. He has also been a homegroup leader for over 40 years.
The session will include…

Why small groups are vital for discipleship
Addressing some of the challenges small groups face
Advice on how small group leaders can encourage and resource service and evangelism
Tips and advice in pastoring individuals
Time for questions

Download flyer here.
Please book in advance – but pay at the door.
Tea/Coffee available from 9:30am

Adrian Plass - Out Of His Head
2018-04-19 20:15 - 23:00 | All Saints Church, Queen's Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AY, United Kingdom
A celebration of 30 years of writing and performance, featuring Adrian and Bridget Plass with the Searchlight Theatre Co.
Readings, poetry and dramatisations from many of Adrian’s books, including his new novel, “The Shadow Doctor”.
Lots of memories, lots of laughs, lots of chat, lots to think about.
Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door. Available from All Saints Hertford, 01992 587544 or online at www.searchlighttheatre.org (small booking fee applies).
Download the official poster.

Standing/Pastoral Committee Meeting
2018-04-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Essendon Church Room, St Mary C Of E Church, Church Street, Essendon, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6AJ, United Kingdom

Village Ministers
2018-04-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Essendon Church Room, St Mary C Of E Church, Church Street, Essendon, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6AJ, United Kingdom

Licensing of Revd Angela Lynas
2018-03-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Watton at Stone Church, St Andrew & St Mary, Church Ln, Watton at Stone, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2RJ, United Kingdom
You are welcome to attend the licensing of the Reverend Angela Lynas.
We would remind you that Watton church is likely to be cold, so please dress appropriately. Clergy are welcome/invited to robe.

Leading a Praying Church
2018-03-15 10:00 - 15:30 | Christ Church Ware, Christ Church, New Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BZ, United Kingdom
Scripture and Church history suggest that missional growth is the result of prayer more than any other single activity. But in a world where church members seem ever busier, how do we build a church that prays? And what does a 21st century praying church look like? What are the specific roles that leaders play in such a church?
Led by Revd John Dunnett from CPAS, this important one-day event will explore these questions, offering biblical principles around intercession, being a prayerful leader and ways to lead a praying church as well as practical next steps in how those present can nurture intercession in their own churches.
£28 for the first person, but only £15 for each additional person from the same church.
For more information and to book click here. (CPAS website)

Chapter
2018-03-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Essendon Church Room, St Mary C Of E Church, Church Street, Essendon, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6AJ, United Kingdom

Deanery Synod Meeting: POSTPONED
2018-03-01 20:00 - 21:30 | Essendon Village Hall, School Lane, Essendon, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6HD, United Kingdom
Guest speaker: Margaret Houston – Diocesan Children’s Mission Enabler

Deanery Confirmation
2018-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | St Mary’s Ware, Church Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9EH, United Kingdom
With Bishop Michael of Hertford

Flourish
2018-01-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Hertfordshire
Breakfast Prayer Meeting.
Join us for breakfast and pray for the growth of our church!
