Father’s Day on 21st June. Home for Good have asked us to pray for strength and wisdom for all fathers, comfort for those grieving the loss of a father, and healing for broken father-child relationships. Pray for single fathers and those struggling with fatherhood, that they may find guidance, peace, and support in their journey of parenting. Teenage boys Let’s also lift up the often-forgotten demographic of teenage boys. Pray for those teenage boys who are struggling with id

This evening (13th June) we have the Bedford Town Band performing in the Community Spotlight slot of the 2026 series. Doors open at 7pm, concert at 7.30pm Tickets £14 (cash or card) Accompanied under 18s free Printed programmes are now included with your ticket price, or you may download the programme for here:

Hi to the St. Andrew’s Family. I am the newest in your long line of Churchwardens. Sue and I with our daughter Kimberley moved from Luton to Bedford 25 years ago. I was born in Lincolnshire moving to Luton at 18 months old when my father left the Royal Air Force. 2022 bought about a desire to find a Church in Bedford. We were aware of St. Andrews and took the plunge in early December 2022 receiving such a warm welcome, we stayed. Thank-you to all who made us feel very quickly

I am becoming a reader in the Church of England. While this may be a fascinating first sentence, what does it mean? What is reader ministry? Reader ministry is a TARDIS of course. It isn’t hard to see the connection of Reader Ministry to the infamous Doctor Who spaceship. The TARDIS. A police box that takes every Doctor’s companion by surprise upon entering. I understand that many reading up to this point will know the reason why. But if you are unsure, every companion that i

After the meeting was opened in prayer by Jenny, the PCC began by addressing several initial administrative matters. Lucy mentioned that, although not a full house, there was still a strong attendance and reflected that this would be the final PCC meeting in its current form before some members step down and new members are welcomed. The February accounts were then discussed, with Lucy proposing amendments in response to comments from Lionel; Jill, who examines the accounts,

we are delighted to welcome Katie Doors open at 7pm, concert at 7.30pm Tickets £14 (cash or card) Accompanied under 18s free Printed programmes are now included with your ticket price, or you may download the programme for here: