MENU Latest News Canon Scientist installed alongside three more Honorary Canons 22nd November 2021 Professor Tom McLeish, a distinguished scientist, was installed as Canon Scientist of St Albans Cathedral, on 20th November er 2021 alongside three other Honorary Canons. Bishop Alan introduced the new Canons…. Read more » Read more » St Luke’s Church hosts first confirmation service since 2005 16th November 2021 One adult and three young people were baptised and confirmed at St Luke’s Church, Bricket Wood on Sunday 14th November by the Bishop of St Albans, the Rt Revd Dr… Read more » Read more » Church of England launches Net Zero consultation 28th October 2021 The Church of England has launched a consultation on how churches, cathedrals, dioceses and parishioners can help achieve a Net-Zero church by 2030, the target set by the General Synod…. Read more » Read more » Windrush Service at All Saints, Luton contributes to Black History Month 11th October 2021 All Saints Luton timed the holding of it third Windrush Service, normally held close to Windrush Day, 22nd June, to fall in Black History Month. The story of the Windrush… Read more » Read more » Diocesan Secretary takes up post 5th October 2021 Bishop Alan welcomes David White, Diocesan Secretary as he takes up his post: “I warmly welcome him. He is a worthy successor to Canon Susan Pope and he will assist… Read more » Read more » New Dean coming to St Albans from Canterbury 6th September 2021 Watch a video of the announcement from the Cathedral See images from the announcement below: HM The Queen has named The Venerable Jo Kelly-Moore, Archdeacon of Canterbury as the next… Read more » Read more » Afghanistan: meeting the immediate needs of refugees 31st August 2021 **Latest** Read ‘Blessing Afghan People Arriving in the UK and those helping them’ (pdf) The Bishop of Hertford, Dr Michael Beasley, has encouraged churches wishing to support efforts to welcome… Read more » Read more » Freedom Day? 24th August 2021 When the Government moved to stage 4 of its recovery roadmap it gave Churches and many other organisations and businesses the option of relaxing restrictions. For churches, one of the… Read more » Read more » Bishop Alan calls for all churches to turn up the heat on Climate issues 17th August 2021 Bishop Alan was among the welcomers at the Cathedral on Wednesday August 11th when the Young Christian Climate Network relay pilgrimage to COP26 reached St Albans. In glorious sunshine, supporters… Read more » Read more » Seasoned Charity Chief Appointed Diocesan Secretary 29th July 2021 The Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, has appointed Mr David White to the post of Diocesan Secretary of the Diocese of St Albans. The Diocesan Secretary is the Chief… Read more » Read more » » Latest News Lockdown Stories Comings and Goings Forthcoming Events Alban Bites Blog SeeRound Online Archives Sign up to E-News Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter Find us on Instagram Calendar Photo Gallery Regular Prayer Diary Who’s Who in Communications Going Deeper into God• Making New Disciples• Transforming Communities Contact Us Privacy Cookies Disclaimer My Account Copyright © 2021 Diocese of St Albans. All rights reserved. Cookie Control Your choice regarding cookies on this site We use cookies to optimise site functionality and give you the best possible experience. Accept RecommendationsMore details