Welcome!
We are an Anglican church (Church of England) in the village of Bricket Wood, midway between St Albans and Watford. We are a welcoming, friendly church of all ages, learning together to love God and serve our community.
We hope you'll find all the information you need here, but if not, please don't hesitate to get in touch to find out more. We hope to meet you soon!
Sunday Morning Service at 10.00 am
You can join and watch our Sunday service in person or online via the St Luke's Bricket Wood YouTube channel, every Sunday from 10.00 am or catch up afterwards at any time.
Please click here for the latest livestream.
Thursday Prayers at 9.30 am - via Zoom
Half an hour of prayer time every Thursday at 9.30 am via Zoom. A mixture of prayers, bible reading, a time to share prayer requests and a time of open prayer.
For details on how to join in the Zoom meeting or to let us know any prayer requests you may have, please contact the Church office on 01923 676401 or email.
Covid-19
The PCC meet regularly to review the Covid measures and consideration of the current government advice, the risks presented, whilst finding a sensible way forward to keep everyone safe they concluded that with effect from Sunday 27th March:
· We want to enable as many as possible to feel safe coming to a service in church, and so although the choice is yours, we continue to encourage you to wear a mask. The latest Government guidance states:
“Face coverings are no longer mandatory in any setting but are recommended in enclosed or crowded places, particularly where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet.”
· If you have a case of Covid in your household, or have been a close contact, we encourage you to take a lateral flow test before attending church, and to wear a face covering.
· We will return to coming forward to the rail to receive Communion. If you wish to remain in your seat to receive, please indicate this to the warden on duty, so that we don’t miss you.
· We will continue to space seating, ventilate the church, and provide hand sanitiser.
We are grateful for your willingness to comply and your trust in us to enable as many people as possible to feel comfortable and safe in coming to church.
Please chat to Kylie or anyone on the PCC if you have questions, comments or concerns.
We are continually adapting what we do in accordance with the current guidelines, so keep an eye out here or on our Facebook page for any changes. If you would like to receive our weekly reflections, prayers and news via email, please contact us to be added to our mailing lists, or click here to read online. If you would like prayers, support, practical help, or just a friendly phone call for you or someone you know, then as your local church we would be glad to help. We can be contacted via phone on 01923 676401 or email.
We are working together with The Rotary Club, Neighbourhood Watch, and The Residents Association to co-ordinate a group of volunteers to offer basic help to those who have no family, friends or neighbours to support them. If you live in Bricket Wood and are in isolation and need help or support you can contact us using the details below leaving your name, contact number, address and your request: help@bricketwood.org or phone 01727 260963 (answering machine: please leave a message and we will call you back as soon as possible.)
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, vulnerable adults, victims and perpetrators of abuse. The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding
Safeguarding Contacts:
- The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Mr Jeremy Hirst: 01727 818107 or email.
- Parish
Safeguarding Officer, Mrs Pam Cook: email.
- Vicar, Revd Kylie Hodgins: email.
- Church Warden, Mrs Lynne Herbert: email.