Back to where it all began for one couple
Back to where it all began for one couple It wasn’t just any Sunday when Simon and Louise Moore decided they would worship at St Paul’s Church, St Albans on the last Sunday in July, 2017. It was the last Sunday before they departed for a new life in St Helen’s, Merseyside. They choose St… Read more »
Read moreBishop tastes New Wine
Bishop tastes New Wine The Bishop of Bedford visited New Wine on 24th July 2017 during their ‘United 2017’ week away equipping local churches. He said: “Greeted by John Hookway (Vicar of Christ Church Ware), now the local Regional Director for New Wine, I had the welcome opportunity to both experience a taste of New… Read more »
Read moreThousands Join the Alban Pilgrimage 2017
Thousands Join 2017 Alban Pilgrimage (photos by Arun Kataria, Patricia Kataria, Richard Gillin) Thousands of people took to the streets of St Albans on Saturday to join the Alban Pilgrimage procession, celebrating Britain’s first saint, Alban. The spectacular event attracted all ages as giant puppets retold Alban’s dramatic story. The event engaged the local community… Read more »
Read moreDennis Yates RIP
Dennis Yates RIP The Diocese of St Albans has learnt with sadness of the death of Dennis Yates. Dennis Yates was Diocesan Secretary from 1966 until the end of 1989, when he retired. He was made a Lay Canon of St Albans Cathedral in 1977 He died on 23rd May, aged 87. A requiem Mass… Read more »
Read moreFinding Hope after Manchester
Finding Hope after Manchester (This article reproduces the message given by Bishop Richard at the Luton Vigil for the victims of the Manchester bombing) This is written in the immediate aftermath of the horrific bomb blast in Manchester, and the murder and maiming of so many people, especially the young. At times such as this,… Read more »
Read morePrayers for Manchester and London
Prayer for Manchester and London After recent terrorist attacks and the fire disaster: O Lord our God, source of all goodness and love, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies look with compassion upon all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls,… Read more »
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