St Albans Cathedral

21/10/2026

"If you like living a dull, uninspired life, please don't come."

Fr Will's Alban Devotion this week sets the scene for Saturday's Community Showcase.

More than 70 charities, community groups and public services. Thousands of conversations. Countless opportunities to make a difference.

Churches have always been community hubs. This is a continuation of tradition, on a scale unlikely almost anything else in England.

📍 St Albans Cathedral
🗓 Saturday, 11am-3pm
🎟 Free entry

21/10/2026

35 miles. Five stages. One extraordinary journey. 🚶‍♀️

Last thursday, Dean Jo arrived back at St Albans Cathedral after completing The Alban Way pilgrimage from St Paul's Cathedral in London.

Along the route she prayed for peace and hope in our world, for the land of her birth, New Zealand, for the diverse communities of London, for creation, and for our Cathedral community.

As she returned to the Shrine of St Alban, Dean Jo reflected that the pilgrimage had been "very good for body, mind and spirit".

As we look towards our 150th Anniversary in 2027, we'll be inviting Cathedral groups to walk The Alban Way together.

Could you take the journey?

📖 Read the full story via the link in bio here: https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/News/dean-jo-completes-the-alban-way

19/10/2026

What turns somewhere we live into somewhere we belong?

The clubs we join. The causes we support. The people we help. The organisations that become part of our lives.

As The Office of Gordon and Sarah Brown writes in The Future Starts With Us, the best community organisations become something that belongs to all of us.

On 24 October, more than 60 of them will be waiting to meet you.

Come and find yours.
St Albans Community Showcase

24 October | 11am–3pm | St Albans Cathedral | Free

18/10/2026

Join us today for our Parish Eucharist as we celebrate Luke the Evangelist.

📅 Sunday 18 October, 9.30am
🗣️ Fr Jason Wratten, Cathedral Youth Chaplain
🎶 David Thorne’s Mass of St Thomas and Eleanor Daley’s Upon your heart, with the Parish Singers and Parish Orchestra
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Fr Jason, Youth Chaplain, preaches at our Parish Eucharist, sung by...

17/10/2026

🐾 From puppy to poster boy!

Since coming to our Pet Blessing service, Pippin has become something of a Cathedral celebrity. We are pleased to report that he remains remarkably down to earth. 🐶

❤️ Has your pet ever made an unexpected appearance somewhere?

17/10/2026

🎶 Calling All Community Choirs! 🎶

One slot remains!

We're looking for a large community choir to lead the 4pm Carols on the Hour service at St Albans Cathedral on Saturday 12 December.

This is no ordinary performance. Carols on the Hour is one of the Cathedral's most-loved Christmas traditions, welcoming thousands of visitors throughout the day. Every hour, the Nave fills with festive music, Christmas cheer, and enthusiastic carol singing.

If your choir can fill a cathedral with sound and loves sharing the joy of Christmas, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

Please include:
• A short description of your choir
• Number of members
• A recent recording

Know a choir that would be perfect? Tag them below or share this post. Let's find a choir ready to make Christmas sing. 🎄✨

16/10/2026

The recent debate around assisted dying has brought an important question into sharp focus: how do we ensure everyone can spend their final days with dignity, comfort and compassion?

Whatever our views on assisted dying, we can all agree that everyone deserves the care and support they need at the end of life. Yet hospices across the country face significant financial pressures, relying on the generosity of their communities to continue their vital work.

Here in Hertfordshire, Isabel Hospice makes a profound difference to people living with life-limiting illnesses and the families by their side.

That’s why we’re proud to name Isabel Hospice as one of our two flagship charity partners, alongside Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline, for the St Albans Fireworks Spectacular. Event profits will be shared between both charities, helping fund their vital work in our community.

🎆 As much as we'd like to, we cannot guarantee good weather on fireworks night, but one thing is for certain: we all have a final chapter, and everyone deserves to face it with dignity, compassion and the best possible care.

So, if you’re hesitating over buying a ticket, remember: you’ll be helping make a real difference to people who need it most. ❤️

❤️ Read the stories of Isabel Hospice and the people it supports:
https://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/patient-stories/

🎆 LAST DAY to get early-bird tickets:
https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/st-albans-fireworks-spectacular

16/10/2026

🔔 This Saturday, St Albans Cathedral's bellringers will compete in the South East 12 Bell Striking Competition for the very first time!

They will travel to Hursley, Hampshire, to ring *Little Bob Maximus* on unfamiliar bells, with judges listening for precision, rhythm and teamwork.

But what exactly has Bob got to do with it?

Swipe through to discover the surprising mathematics behind the bells, and join us in wishing our ringers the very best of luck!

🔔 Good luck, team St Albans! 🔔

15/10/2026

The Flower Guild has been busy bringing new colour into the cathedral, just as the season brings colour outside. 🌸

We caught Anita putting the finishing touches to her gold-leaf frame display — but that’s just one of the arrangements to look out for as you wander through the cathedral. There’s plenty more to spot!

The Guild are pros, but there’s always something new to try. From gold leaf to colourful thread and clever little flasks, it’s great to see new ideas and techniques being tested ahead of next year’s Flower Festival — where the Guild will be a BIG, BIG part of things!

And if you’re planning to join us, there are still a FEW early-bird tickets available. 👀
https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/the-martyrs-garden

15/10/2026

🚨🎆 Tomorrow, Early Bird prices end! 🎆🚨

If you're planning to join us for the St Albans Fireworks Spectacular, now is the time to book. From tomorrow night, ticket prices will increase, so don't miss your chance to secure the best value tickets.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of spectacular fireworks, family fun and community spirit, all while supporting Isabel Hospice and Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline❤️

🎟️ Book now: www.stalbanscathedral.org/fireworks

✨ Early Bird prices end tomorrow 🎇 One of Hertfordshire's biggest fireworks displays ❤️ Supporting your Cathedral



📷 Paul Wilkinson