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Wherever you are on life’s journey – you’re welcome
5th December 2022
After two years in which the festive season was marked for many by loneliness and uncertainty because of Covid-19, churches across England are fully open and inviting people to join services and other events throughout Advent and Christmas.
New Canons Installed and Order of Alban Awarded
27th November 2022
On Saturday 26 November six new Honorary Canons, two lay and four ordained, were installed at St Albans Cathedral. In addition, Tony Boon was awarded the Order of Alban. The… Read more »
Gordon Gray, a Reader in St Albans diocese is awarded the British Empire Medal
25th November 2022
Gordon Gray, a Reader in the parish of Eaton Bray with Edlesborough, was awarded the British Empire Medal in Queen Elizabeth II’s final birthday honours in June of this year…. Read more »
Important Medieval Wall Paintings saved
21st November 2022
St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead contains what are believed to be the most important medieval wall paintings in Hertfordshire outside St Alban’s Abbey. The paintings, discovered in the 1930s, which span some… Read more »
Local Author launches book of reflections
21st November 2022
A member of the congregation at St Mary Magdalene , Westoning has published a book of 12 reflections called: ‘And God Spoke’. The book, written by Margaret Lim, was launched… Read more »
Royston Parish Church set to reopen following devastating December 2018 fire
21st November 2022
The congregation of the parish church of St John the Baptist in Royston are gearing up for a series of events to celebrate the restoration of the church building after a fire destroyed much of the interior almost four years ago.
Warm Welcome grant awarded to St James, New Barnet
1st November 2022
St James, New Barnet has been awarded a grant of £250 towards its ‘Warm Place’ initiative. They are providing a place for the community to come to work, or chat… Read more »
St Albans Diocesan Synod Divestment Motion
1st November 2022
On 15 October St Albans joined a growing number of Church of England Dioceses by committing to divest from fossil fuel companies. The synod motion has sent a strong message… Read more »
Presidential Address, 15 October 2022
15th October 2022
The Bishop of St Albans’s address to Diocesan Synod.
Presentation of Francis Coales Memorial Chalice to St Peter’s Church, Wrestlingworth
13th October 2022
St Peter’s Church in Wrestlingworth has been engaged in restoration projects since the 1980s and “in recognition of this remarkable programme of restoration and repair over the years“, the church… Read more »