Religion

Nine bells from St Michael's have been taken to Oxfordshire for work by the oldest, continuously trading bell-hanging company in the UK.

Ancient places of worship in Berden and Stansted part of network of 20 across the country offering ecclesiastical accommodation with a twist.

Members of the public invited to open day on Saturday (April 30) to see Bishop's Stortford Methodist Church's improved facilities.

There have been bells in the tower since the early 1400s and the present ring of 10 bells was installed in 1820, the year after the tower was rebuilt.

Stortford churches challenge chocolate hunters to follow Easter story on free 'Truth and Treasure' trail on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday.

Church charity seeks change of use of building at Ducketts Wharf to enable activities such as coffee mornings, book clubs and toddler groups.

The annual event in Farnham has been cancelled for the past two years because of Covid-19, but the congregation is eager to step out on April 30.

Ex-Chelsea, Newcastle and QPR footballer Gavin Peacock will talk at Bishop's Stortford College about his journey from pitch to pulpit.

Town council grants £27,000 to Bishop's Stortford Community Transport towards new Mercedes minibus and £4,870 to street pastors.

The event at St Mary's Church in Farnham returned after being cancelled in 2020 because of coronavirus.

Campaigners need to raise £300,000 to refurbish and replace the bells at St Michael's and are now £20,000 off their target.

Sunday's annual Carols & Candlelight Service at St Michael’s was organised by funeral director Daniel Robinson & Sons.

Cancellation of Wednesday's Harlow service hosted by PAH follows that of Bishop's Stortford Salvation Army concert at Methodist Church on Saturday.

Salvation Army cancels Saturday evening concert at Bishop's Stortford Methodist Church as "the pandemic is rife again".

The PAH Trust is hosting a carol service at St Paul’s Church, College Square, Harlow, on Wednesday December 15 from 5.30pm.

Dozens gathered in front of the town's Christmas tree to remember loved ones and to shine lights in reflection of the light their lives had given.

Salvation Army wants to deliver festive cheer to over 100 East Herts families who would otherwise face a bleak Christmas Day.

Bishop's Stortford Methodist Church aims to have as many community groups making use of its facilities as possible when building works are finished

Saturday's event, organised by the Friends of St James the Great, featured 14 stalls selling items including plants and Fairtrade products.

Memorial at St Michael's to 38 First World War victims "an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community".