Rushden Road, Sandon, BUNTINGFORD, Hertfordshire, SG9 0QX
Service times
We meet twice a month in Sandon Church and sometimes also have services for the local United Reformed Church congregation. We also take part in Zoom services at 6pm on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.
Monday Morning Prayer – 9:30am
There is normally a short morning prayer said in Sandon on Mondays, where a few of us meet to read the Bible, pray together using set prayers, and our own words, and soak us some peace in the Church porch (unless it’s too cold) as we start the week.
1st Sunday – Matins – 11am
A service of Matins from the Book of Common Prayer. We sing the canticles, as well as hymns supported by our small choir.
3rd Sunday – Parish Communion – 9:30am
A service of Holy Communion, announced by our bellringing team, with hymns accompanied by the organ, and refreshments served afterwards.
About the Church Building
All Saints is easily spotted due to its distinctive tower buttresses (17th C) which are now purely decorative as they are no longer required to support the tower – but where would we be without them? The church stands in an elevatedposition above village green, hall and the pond and was originally started in the mid-14thC (1348) prior to the Black Death. Work stopped during the pestilence and was restarted nearer to the end of that century and gradually added to in the subsequent centuries with major restoration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Of note are the ten 15thC pews at the back of church with their distinctive poppy head finials (lovely to look at – murder to sit on!) the 17th C pulpit and the glorious 15thC. chancel screen. Everything seems to work into an harmonious all-embracing whole with further delights wherever you look. A recent addition to the churchyard is a memorial to all who served in the Great War. An active church with regular services and a welcoming congregation it continues to serve the village in all seasons.
Safeguarding
The parish of Sandon is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs.
The Diocese of St.Albans safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
The Parish Safeguarding Office for Sandon is Margaret Auld (01763 288377) and the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser can be contacted on 01727 818 107 or by email at safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org
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Accessibility
There is some parking opposite the church. Please be careful when crossing the road there. There is a step down into church. Unfortunately, there is no WC in the church at the moment.
Please contact thekingswoodbenefice@gmail.com if you have any queries regarding access to the church.
Donations
We are entirely supported by the donations of our church members, and friends, and supporters. If you wish to donate to Sandon Church, please use the link below:
Give a Little – All Saints Sandon
Or donate directly to our bank account:
Sandon Parochial Church Council – 20-73-26 – 53610802
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