Getting here

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By Road

The Adeyfield Free Church Centre is located 1.5 miles from junction 8 of the M1 motorway, which takes a short 5 minute drive. Junction 21 of the M25 is 5 miles away.

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Parking:
There are 36 car parking spaces located mainly at the front of the building on two levels. The AFC Centre spaces are marked ‘AFC‘ on the ground. Please respect our neighbours and park only in AFC designated spaces. During evenings and weekends parking is less restricted in adjacent roads.
Please note that parking spaces outside the shops have time limited restrictions. These restrictions can be found on the signs situated in the parking area. Fines have been issued for overstaying the time limit (1.5hrs) in the non & AFC spaces.
Car parks for users of the AFC Centre are accessed from Maylands Avenue.
The upper level is accessed via the entrance near Tesco and has 12 spaces directly opposite the Worship room. Please register your car at reception (if parking for longer than 90 minutes) to ensure you are not issued with a fine.
Access to the 18 spaces on the lower level car park is from the road alongside the Aldi delivery entrance (not their main carpark at the traffic lights), turning left in front of the building and driving through the resident’s parking .

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Disabled Parking – There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking spaces located at the AFC centre. You can find their exact location and more information about Accessibility here.
We cannot guarantee that there will be parking onsite as the AFC Centre can be busy at certain times. Additional parking can be found on some adjacent roads and in the public car park situated behind the Hightown building, accessed via Wood Lane End.
For any additional queries relating to parking please contact us using the details below.

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By Rail

Hemel Hempstead railway station is the closest mainline railway station to the AFC Centre. This is located in Boxmoor 3.5 miles, approximately 11 minutes’ taxi drive. There is a taxi rank at the station.
The Arriva Bus 320 from the station will pass the AFC Centre (stops near Tesco at Maylands Plaza).
Hemel Hempstead Station, London Road Hemel Hempstead HP3 9BQ.
There is no local underground station in Hemel Hempstead.

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By Bus

The AFC Centre is very accessible by bus from surrounding towns. Click here to get the latest information and times. The bus stop is opposite the Tesco on the Plaza.
The Greenline bus 758 from London Victoria regularly runs within 0.6 miles (St Albans Road) of the AFC Centre with a few buses running directly past the Centre in the early morning and late afternoon.

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By Bike

There is parking for 5 bikes by the Tesco express opposite. There is a cycle lane from St Albans road towards the Plaza.

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By Taxi

There are a number of local taxi companies and UBER operating in the Hemel Hempstead area.

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know what to expect before you arrive on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet in the Worship room at the Adeyfield Free Church Centre each Sunday starting at 10:00am. On Sundays we enter via the garden, using either gate, from the lower carpark.
Find us

We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted at the hall door by a member of our Welcome Team.
We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service and you are welcome to join us. It is a great way to meet people. All refreshments are free but there is a plate for donations.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There is a disabled toilet on the same level as the worship room and hall.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church and upcoming events and activities. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band. We typically have a few songs lasting approximately 10 - 15 minutes. We then have prayers and a reading from the bible on which the sermon is based. Our minister or one of our leaders will then give a sermon which is usually very practical and we are encouraged to apply it to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song and blessing. There is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service. Communion is usually held on the second Sunday of the month.

What about my kids?

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, notices and songs . We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the songs someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. Children usually go out with their group leaders, you are welcome to take them the first few times and then join us back in the worship hall. have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

0-2 years meet in the Creche. We have a room close to the worship room for those with very young children. Children must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
3-6 years meet 3 out of 4 Sundays in the Playroom
7-11 years meet 3 out of 4 Sundays in the Children's room
11 years + meet 3 out of 4 Sundays in the Youth room.
Young adults usually stay in service.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, praying, craft, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings some on zoom. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

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Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team in due course.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Rev Paul Stein - Minister/Pastor

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