Over the course of four Wednesday evenings, a small groups has gathered for 'Bible Basics,' exploring together how the Bible was formed and how we might therefore understand it better when we read it in worship or in our own devotions. Three members of the group - Lillian, Sue and Alan - share their reflections below. 'Thank you for running the four weeks course at St Andrews Church in January and February 2026 and for everyone who has taken time to prepare each session. I fe

The PCC met in February to review the Trustees’ Report which included the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Lionel opened the discussion on the 2025 Accounts by commenting on the minutes of the Finance Committee and the budget monitoring table. The latter was in the usual format except that adjustments were also shown at the foot of this table regarding the difference between the annual accounts and the budget. Thus, the PCC could see that the surplus o

A sermon preached by Grace Hunting 8th February 2026 It is a deep joy and true honour to be with you this morning. Being here feels like coming home. This is the church where I was shaped, where I learned, and where I first found my voice. Thank you all. Thanks Lucy for inviting me back. — Today I return to stand not only for myself, but alongside countless others who have fought, and continue to fight, for racial inclusion, justice, and diversity. I stand especially with p

On 25 th January we celebrated the Conversion of Saint Paul. Paul, who had been the number 1 persecutor of followers of ‘The Way’, as Christians were initially known, was stopped in his tracks on the road to Damascus. His life, as he knew it, changed dramatically, and his legacy for us Gentiles is a rich tapestry of his writings to inspire, teach, encourage, explain and motivate us in following Jesus. A few days before this feast day, the charity Open Doors ( Home - Open Doo

The meeting opened in prayer after which the administrative items were completed. We received the minutes of the Standing Committee meeting. An unallocated amount in the PCC mission projects budget (£2,000) has been sent to support the work of the Bedford Winter Night Shelter. We were also reminded that this will be the first year that the PCC have formally requested a grant for salaries from the Hall Trust denoting a new way of working. The Lent Course this year will have

It was wonderful to welcome Becci Leung, from Hands at Work, to speak at our services on 18th January. In case you weren't there, we reproduce her excellent talk below. You may also like to read all about the community in Zambia we will be working with: Mutaba B Community — Hands at Work in Africa 'My name is Becci, I am from Bristol - it’s my first time in Bedford! I’m really pleased to be here with you this morning. I am from a charity called Hands at Work in Africa, which