Hands at Work UK Annual Gathering 2025
9:30am-4:00pm on Saturday 8th November
The Hands at Work UK Annual Gathering is for anyone who supports Hands at Work in Africa here in the UK – whether you’ve been part of the journey for many years or if you’re new and would like to learn more.
What can you expect?
It’s a chance to be encouraged and inspired, to hear stories and voices from Africa, to reflect on our support, hear about updates from the UK office, and to share in the hope we carry together.
You can read about last year’s Gathering here.
Agenda
Alongside greetings and messages from our friends in Africa, we’ll have the chance to explore the Ministry of Servanthood - what it means across every layer of the Hands at Work model, and how it speaks to us here in the UK. We’ll also take time to focus on Nigeria, hearing powerful stories of the work happening on the ground, among much more throughout the day.
Most of all, it’s a joy simply to be together - sharing, listening, and encouraging one another!
“I went to the Gathering for the first time last year and loved it! It was such a great day of connecting with other Hands at Work supporters from across the UK, sharing stories, and getting a deeper glimpse into the brilliant work happening on the ground in Africa.”
Our venue for the Gathering: St Luke’s Church, St Albans
Essential Information
Venue: St Luke’s Church, 46 Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, AL1 5QJ
Timings: We invite you to arrive from 9:30 and will start our day with worship at 10am. We will be finished by 4pm.
Food: A light lunch and tea and coffee will be provided.
Access: The church is wheelchair accessible with a step-free entry and an accessible toilet on the ground floor. A hearing loop is available.
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Getting There
Travelling by car: There is a small car park at St Luke’s Church, with alternative parking on nearby streets.
Travelling by train: There are two train stations in St Albans: St Albans City and St Albans Abbey. St Albans City is the mainline.
Sunday 9th November - Morning church options
If you are staying over on Saturday night and would like to attend church in the morning, here are some local options:
St Luke’s Church (where the Gathering is taking place on the Saturday): Service at 10am
St Albans Cathedral (another Hands at Work partner): Service at 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Verso Vineyard Church: Services at 9:30am & 11:30am
St Paul’s Church: Services at 8:30am & 10:30am
We look forward to seeing you!
Please email info@uk.handsatwork.org with any questions.