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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 2d

A message from Bishop Richard to the Jamaican Community in the Diocese of St Albans.

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 3d

A recent service of thanksgiving and prayer for rural churches in the Diocese was held at St James' Church Silsoe. Read about the service and see more photos here, featuring creative prayer stations: buff.ly/YuVr82h

See links at the bottom of the article for further opportunities.

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 8d

“Church should always be like this!”, declared one nine year old boy during a jacket potato dinner at St Swithin's Church recently. The church received a Small Mission Grant from the Diocese that enabled them to provide a summer Messy Church project for the community.

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 10d

Following a gathering last week for young adults at Bishop's Lodge, we hear from two of those who attended the evening and what they most appreciated.

👉 Read the full story here, including hopes for further meetups in the future: buff.ly/8MYIbFB

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 11d

⛪ St Mary's Church in Meppershall recently celebrated the completion of extensive restoration works to their historic tower and transepts.

👉 Read the news story and see before and after photos here: buff.ly/0I8FVw4

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 11d

🎄 This is a great time to be planning for activities and offerings available for the Advent and Christmas season for your church or community. Take a look at this link for helpful webinars and resources: buff.ly/faReCuQ

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 17d

✨ We are hiring! Could this be the job for you or someone you know?

We are looking for a Vocations Administrator.

📅 Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 3 November
👉 Find out more: buff.ly/OTVAlRD

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 19d

Last week, 72 headteachers, diocesan staff, archdeacons and bishops gathered for a day to prioritise the place of the spiritual within our schools and trusts.

👉 Read our news story here with thoughts and pictures from the day: buff.ly/pfWWiTP

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 22d

The UK Cohort of the Alban Way recently returned from their pilgrimage to Lindisfarne (the Holy Island), walking in the footsteps of saints who went before them. Learn about what the group got up to and see some pictures from their adventures here: buff.ly/PwwOS3V

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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 23d

✏️ Take a look at our update on this year's Bishops' Harvest Appeal: buff.ly/U6iWEIX

👉 The appeal is well under-way and it is not too late for you to get involved: buff.ly/axxDs7s

#2025harvestappeal #educationforall #pencilontour #rewritetheirfuture

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 24d

Our Alban Way pilgrims have returned safely from Lindisfarne, and have successfully completed their 280 mile journey! Welcome back 🙌. We look forward to hearing more from the group and sharing their photos and updates in a news story very soon!

#thealbanway #youngadultformation #pilgrimage

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 26d

🍂 Don't miss this special service for rural churches on Sunday 12 October at 4pm, St James the Great Church, Silsoe. Please join us as we pray in hope for the ministry of rural churches.
👉 You can scan the QR code, or visit this link to register your interest in attending: buff.ly/v26E9Ya

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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 29d

The UK cohort of The Alban Way met this morning at St Swithun's Parish Church in Sandy, before setting off on the 280-mile journey up to Lindisfarne.

🙏 Let's pray for their conversations, reflections and times of learning and discovery to be filled with the presence of God.

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 29d

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, currently Bishop of London, has been nominated as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Diocese of St Albans offers its congratulations and prayers.

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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 29d

The second in our 'Learning Lunchtimes' webinar series is coming up next Tuesday, 7 October. Grab your sandwiches and a cuppa and tune in at 1pm. You can find more details and register here: buff.ly/MbDX9Iu

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Oct 2

As part of our Year of Spiritual Renewal and Wellbeing, there is one more opportunity to take part in retreat in daily life, either online or in-person.

⚠️ Bookings close this weekend, on Sunday 5 October.

👉 Find out more and book your place here: buff.ly/t8xD54r

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Oct 1

Congratulations to the five recipients of this year's Order of St Alban, awarded at Evensong at St Albans Cathedral recently, in recognition of their faithful and committed service to the Diocese over many years. Read our news story here: buff.ly/MBP6k4V

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Oct 1

🙏 As we begin October and Black History Month, we pause to pray. Please find the prayer for Black History Month along with resources, reflections and events around the Diocese here: buff.ly/HYdLcW8

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 30

✨ We are recruiting ✨
Could you or someone you know be the next PA to the Archdeacon of St Albans? This senior administrative role is offered on a part-time, flexible basis.

🗓️ Closing date for applications: 13 October
👉 More information and to apply: buff.ly/U25hKdH

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 30

The UK-based cohort of this year's Alban Way young-adult programme are off on their pilgrimage at the end of this week to the beautiful Lindisfarne island.

Read more about what they are going to be doing in our news story here: buff.ly/Y0VF0H2

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 29

🎉 A great day of celebration and welcome was had yesterday for our six new Readers as they were admitted and licensed into Reader ministry at St Albans Cathedral, surrounded by family, friends and supporters. Read an account of the service here along with more photos buff.ly/fFJykSQ

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 26

"As we walked towards Santiago we were reminded that the Christian life, like this pilgrimage, is never walked alone."

Hear from those who talk part in the recent pilgrimage and how they got on here: buff.ly/SNLhBjr

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 26

We are pleased to be partnering with Mission Direct for this year's Bishops' Harvest Appeal. Funds raised through this year's appeal will go towards essential new classrooms and learning facilities in countries such as Uganda and Zambia.
buff.ly/229yyXq

Thank you.

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 24

🎉They made it! We were delighted to welcome back the Spanish Alban Way cohort at the weekend. Well done to each one who took part 🙌.

We will hear from them soon about what their pilgrimage was like, things they learnt and see some photos from their journey. For now, rest well travellers!

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 24

🍂 In September and October there are several Sundays set aside to raise awareness for disability, sight loss, and homelessness, alongside the month of October dedicated to Black History Month. Find out more here: buff.ly/WDBbLw5