On Monday 22nd May the Revd Maxine Howarth was welcomed as Team Vicar into the Hitchin Team Ministry, with special responsibility for St Mark’s. It was a very joyful occasion with a packed church, and the service was led by the Bishop of Hertford, the Rt Revd Jane Mainwaring and the Archdeacon of St Albans the Venerable Charles Hudson. We pray that Maxine and her family will quickly settle into their new life in Hitchin.
Read MoreCoronation Bellringing – several families had a go at ringing St Mark’s bell to celebrate the Coronation! Everyone had a certificate, and great fun was had by all! We had a lovely Family Communion & Parade service on the Sunday which was led by Rev Vanessa Conant, and we were pleased to welcome lots of our uniformed groups.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that the Rev’d Maxine Howarth, Assistant Curate within the Watford Deanery, has been appointed Team Vicar in the Hitchin Team Ministry with special responsibility for St Mark’s Hitchin. We look forward to Maxine’s Licensing and Installation service on Monday 22nd May, and to welcoming Maxine and her family to Hitchin.
Read MoreThe public notice below is now displayed on notice boards both inside and outside the church and will remain on display for the next 30 days. At the end of this period, we hope to receive permission to re-erect the cross in its location at the Bedford Road edge of the car park.
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Church will be open for signing a Book of Condolence following the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the following times:- Sunday 11th Sept – 11am – 12middayTuesday 13th – 5pm – 6pmFriday 16th – 4pm – 5pmSunday 18th – 12midday – 1pm
Read MoreEASTER SERVICES MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION will be at 7.30pm in church. This is a quiet Iona-style service with a little singing as we contemplate Christ’s ministry and sacrifice. GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATION at 10am in church led by Gail Adcock. GOOD FRIDAY CHURCHES TOGETHER SERVICE will be held at 11am in Hitchin Market Place. It will be led by ministers of member churches with Christchurch providing the music. Everyone is invited to come along either individually or in small groups and gather round the three crosses. Further information from John Richardson – 07505 426876. GOOD FRIDAY SPONSORED WALK After the morning […]
Read MoreAll being well, Christmas will look relatively ‘normal’ for us here at St Mark’s this year…take a look at this page to see what’s going on!
Read MoreEaster might be a little bit different this year, but we’re still planning to bring you joyful celebration of what Jesus Christ has done for us through the cross and resurrection… No need to book for the Easter Adventure Trail. For Zoom codes or to book in-person places at our services, get in touch via admin@stmarks-hitchin.org.uk
Read MoreWe are required to close St Mark’s for public worship, but are thankful that we can open church for private prayer we you can come to sit in fellowship with others and offer prayers to God. We are open from 6pm until 8pm on Wednesday evenings and Sunday morning 10am-12pm. The heating will be on, and the peace of God will be with us.
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