Widford Church

Widford Church St John the Baptist, Widford
The Village Church

There’s something very special about the moments when our three village churches come together as one big family. It's ...
28/05/2026

There’s something very special about the moments when our three village churches come together as one big family. It's obviously important that the churches meet regularly in their own communities, but the occasional joint gatherings are precious reminders that we are part of something bigger.

On Sunday 31st May, we’re heading over to Holy Trinity, Wareside, for a United service on Trinity Sunday. As part of our series on Jesus’ identity, we’ll be exploring the beautiful truth of ‘God with Us’.

So as we remember God with us and we worship and catch up with friends from other places, we’d love it if you would join us. Our combined celebration starts at 10:30am.

Whether you’re a regular face or visiting for the first time, there’s a place for you at the table - everyone is welcome.

There is a wonderful comfort in knowing that someone is always in your corner, speaking up on your behalf. This Sunday, ...
14/05/2026

There is a wonderful comfort in knowing that someone is always in your corner, speaking up on your behalf. This Sunday, we are continuing our series on the identity of Jesus by looking at his role as the ‘Intercessor’. Whether you are facing a busy week or simply looking for some encouragement, come and explore what it means to have Jesus standing with you, providing a bridge to the throne of God.

Our service is at St John the Baptist here in Widford this Sunday, 17th May, at 9:30am. It is always a joy to see familiar faces and to welcome new ones into our friendly community.

We’d really love it if you could join us!

Something has gone wrong with our outgoing emails.Microsoft has blocked part of the network which includes our email sen...
09/05/2026

Something has gone wrong with our outgoing emails.

Microsoft has blocked part of the network which includes our email sending service, so we currently can't send anything to Hotmail, Live, Outlook, or MSN addresses.

We are working hard with Microsoft to lift these restrictions, but we’re a bit hampered for a while. If you are expecting a reply from us, we are very sorry and ask you to bear with us while we get this sorted.

Thank you for your patience! 🙏

We’d really love it if you would join us at St John the Baptist this Sunday, 3rd May, at 9:30 am as we continue our seri...
30/04/2026

We’d really love it if you would join us at St John the Baptist this Sunday, 3rd May, at 9:30 am as we continue our series considering Jesus’ identity.

This week, we are reflecting on Jesus as the ‘Witness’. What has he seen? What testimony does he bear? What light does this shine into our world today?

Our Sunday services are open to everyone and there's always a warm welcome. However, if you can’t make it on Sunday, please do remember that our historic building is kept open every day during daylight hours. It is a wonderful space for anyone in the village to find a moment of peace, prayer or reflection.

Hope to see you on Sunday.

Doesn't this look idyllic? It may be the product of an AI "imagination," but it's a remarkably accurate portrayal of th...
21/04/2026

Doesn't this look idyllic? It may be the product of an AI "imagination," but it's a remarkably accurate portrayal of the splendid hospitality that Widford hosts have provided over many years. Yes, after the wonderful success of previous years, we are pleased to announce that our Safari Supper is returning on Friday, 19th June!

For those who haven’t joined us before, it is a delightful evening of ‘travelling hospitality’. We start with starters at one home, move on to a main course at another, and finally gather all together for puddings and plenty of chatter. It’s a lovely way to catch up with old acquaintances and perhaps find a few new friends along the way.

We’d love it if you would join us for what is always a highlight of our village's summer calendar. Do keep a look out, as tickets will be available early next month.

"He taught them as one who had authority." That's what some of Jesus' contemporaries said about him. Our minds often go...
16/04/2026

"He taught them as one who had authority." That's what some of Jesus' contemporaries said about him. Our minds often go to his miracles, but Jesus was first and foremost a Teacher and Preacher. Indeed, he said, "That is why I have come."

We’d love it if you would join us this Sunday, 19th April, as we explore some critical parts of Jesus' teaching together. You may uncover something you've never seen before - indeed, that's part of the Bible passage we're considering together.

Our doors are open every day during daylight hours if you ever need a peaceful spot for a moment of reflection or prayer, but there's great benefit in learning alongside others. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Our annual Easter service is always a joyful and heart-warming event. We’d love it if you would join our friendly church...
04/04/2026

Our annual Easter service is always a joyful and heart-warming event. We’d love it if you would join our friendly church family at St John the Baptist's Church tomorrow (5th April) at 9:30am as we celebrate together.

And if you're one of those people who values our doors being kept open through the week for everyone to take their own quiet moment of prayer and reflection... we're pleased to serve you in that way, but there’s nothing quite like the collective celebration of Easter Sunday. It'd be great to see you.

We look forward to celebrating Christ's victory over the grave and singing out our hallelujahs. See you there?

There is a unique kind of peace to be found in the stillness of Good Friday. It is a day that invites us to pause, breat...
01/04/2026

There is a unique kind of peace to be found in the stillness of Good Friday. It is a day that invites us to pause, breathe, and reflect on a love so profound it changed everything.

We’d love it if you would join us this Friday at 2pm for a special service of reflection and meditation. It is held at this time to coincide with the final hour Jesus spent on the cross, providing a quiet space to settle our hearts and consider why we call this day ‘Good’.

Together, we will explore the hope and grace found within the events of that Friday almost 2000 years ago. With familiar hymns, simple but profound prayers and time for contemplation, this is a service for anyone looking for peace. Please do pull up a pew and sit with us.

Come and find some space for your soul this Holy Week.

We reckon that there's something really special about gathering with friends in our historic building on a sunny Sunday ...
28/03/2026

We reckon that there's something really special about gathering with friends in our historic building on a sunny Sunday morning, and we’d hate for you to miss a minute of it! So here's a friendly nudge that the clocks are springing forward tonight, Saturday 28th March.

Tomorrow, we’re hosting a special service for all three villages - a lovely chance to gather together and share a bit of fellowship. This starts at 10:30am.

So the service is later than usual (10:30am instead of 9:30am) but at the same time as usual (because of the change to British Summer Time)! Maybe set that alarm a tiny bit earlier to avoid any confusion? We’ll have the doors open and a warm welcome waiting for you.

See you at 10:30 tomorrow: don’t let the time change catch you napping!

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Join us for our Palm Sunday Service at Widford Church on 29th March at 10:30am. 🌿We’ll be thinking about 'Jesus the King...
24/03/2026

Join us for our Palm Sunday Service at Widford Church on 29th March at 10:30am. 🌿

We’ll be thinking about 'Jesus the King' as we start Holy Week. This is a service for the whole benefice, so we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone from Hunsdon and Wareside to Widford!

Whether you’re a regular church-goer or a curious visitor, you will be warmly welcomed. See you there!

Address

St John The Baptist, Ware Road, Widford
Ware
SG128RL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441920877276

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