The Diocese of St Albans

The Diocese of St Albans The Church of England in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Luton and Barnet

Across the Diocese of St Albans, we want to say thank you for all that you are doing to make our churches safer places.S...
11/06/2026

Across the Diocese of St Albans, we want to say thank you for all that you are doing to make our churches safer places.

Safeguarding is not just about policies and procedures. It’s about people. It’s about listening well, responding with care, and creating environments where everyone feels safe, heard and supported.

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility, and we are grateful for the care and commitment shown across our churches, schools and chaplaincies.

Read this blog from our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Jez Hirst, highlighting the Church of England's campaign 'It's not just policy, it's personal': https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/news/more-than-a-process-a-personal-approach-to-safeguarding/

Leaders and volunteers from across the Diocese came together for our Hope for Rural Churches Conference last weekend, fo...
10/06/2026

Leaders and volunteers from across the Diocese came together for our Hope for Rural Churches Conference last weekend, for a day packed with inspiration, practical support and shared wisdom for ministry in rural communities.

From keynote speaker Revd Canon Sally Gaze, to hands-on seminars and great conversations, it was wonderful to see so much passion and creativity throughout the day.

We’re so encouraged by all that God is doing in our rural churches. Please keep praying for those returning to serve their communities with fresh vision and renewed purpose. 🙏

👉 Read the full story here, including the next date for our online prayer meeting, for anyone with a heart for rural mission: https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/news/hope-and-encouragement-shared-at-rural-churches-conference/

The Rt Revd Dr Andrew Rumsey has formally become Bishop of St Albans, following the Confirmation of his Election yesterd...
10/06/2026

The Rt Revd Dr Andrew Rumsey has formally become Bishop of St Albans, following the Confirmation of his Election yesterday at St Mary-le-Bow in the City of London.

When his appointment was announced earlier this year, Bishop Andrew described his return as “a homecoming”, reflecting on his roots in the Diocese where he was born and baptised.

The Confirmation of Election now enables him to take up the legal responsibilities of the role. Bishop Andrew will move to St Albans and begin his ministry in the Diocese later this year. Further steps will follow, including paying Homage to His Majesty the King and his installation at St Albans Cathedral on Saturday 19 September. Arrangements for tickets will be announced soon.

Read the full story: https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/news/confirmation-of-election/

More than 30 families gathered at Rectory Lane Cemetery for a lively Great Big Nature Hunt as part of Churches Count on ...
09/06/2026

More than 30 families gathered at Rectory Lane Cemetery for a lively Great Big Nature Hunt as part of Churches Count on Nature Week over the weekend. From pond dipping to bug hunting, children and adults discovered the rich wildlife thriving in this carefully restored green space.

Kate Campbell from Rectory Lane Cemetery, the churchyard of St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted, shared: “It was about helping people notice what is already here and feel a sense of shared care for it. Seeing families exploring, learning and enjoying the space together was just wonderful.”

👉 Read the full story and find out what is going on in your area this week here: https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/news/great-big-nature-hunt-draws-families-to-berkhamsted-churchyard/

This week (6–14 June) is both Churches Count on Nature and the Great Big Green Week 2026 💚. It’s a celebration of nature...
08/06/2026

This week (6–14 June) is both Churches Count on Nature and the Great Big Green Week 2026 💚. It’s a celebration of nature and of God’s creation, with activities and nature counts taking place across the Diocese. We’ll be featuring a news story with photographs of these counts and projects, so do send yours to us: [email protected].

👉 To start us off, we are sharing the story of a church who have embraced the outdoors and are exploring faith in nature through their forest church services, which began last autumn. Hear from the Revd Maxine Howarth, vicar of St Mark's Church Hitchin, who shares what this looks like for them in practice: https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/news/forest-church-exploring-faith-in-nature/

💻 Caring for God's Acre are hosting webinars each lunchtime this week, including how to engage children with the history and biodiversity in churchyards, making our churchyards a home for butterflies and the role of urban churchyards. You can access those here: https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/webinars-summer-26/

The prayer focus for this coming week (7 - 13 June) is on the diocesan vision of Living God's Love through 'making new d...
06/06/2026

The prayer focus for this coming week (7 - 13 June) is on the diocesan vision of Living God's Love through 'making new disciples', with a particular focus on all who hear the Gospel through our Church Schools and parishes within the Deanery of Cheshunt. We pray for the following each day:

• Sunday 7 June: Broxbourne with Wormley
• Monday 8 June: Cheshunt
• Tuesday 9 June: Goff's Oak, St James
• Wednesday 10 June: Hoddesdon
• Thursday 11 June: Northaw and Cuffley
• Friday 12 June: Rye Park, St Cuthbert
• Saturday 13 June: Turnford

To view prayer requests for these parishes, visit: https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/prayers/

🙏 Please join us in praying God’s blessing over each parish and ministry in the week ahead

Today is World Environment Day 🌍This year’s theme, Climate Action, invites us to reflect on how we care for God’s creati...
05/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day 🌍

This year’s theme, Climate Action, invites us to reflect on how we care for God’s creation. As we see changes in our environment, each of us can play a part in protecting and restoring the world around us.

As a diocese, we are reflecting together on our emissions and taking practical steps to care for creation together.

⏰ A quick reminder that the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is open in the Parish Returns Portal until Tuesday 30 June 2026. The EFT is a Church of England online platform that allows parishes to calculate their building's carbon footprint and energy efficiency: https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change/energy-footprint-tool

Your input helps us better understand our impact and where we can act next.

📷 Solar Panels, St Barnabas Church Linslade

We are currently hiring for the following two roles:Property and Trusts Adviser in our Property Team (full time)👉 https:...
04/06/2026

We are currently hiring for the following two roles:

Property and Trusts Adviser in our Property Team (full time)
👉 https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/vacancies/property-and-trusts-adviser/
🗓️ Deadline for applications: 17 June

PA to the Archdeacon of Bedford (part time)
👉 https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/vacancies/pa-to-the-archdeacon-of-bedford/
🗓️ Deadline for applications: 22 June

If you’d like an informal chat about either role, do get in touch (details on each link), and please feel free to share with anyone you think might be a great fit.

During Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June), we give thanks for all who serve across the Diocese of St Albans, offering their tim...
03/06/2026

During Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June), we give thanks for all who serve across the Diocese of St Albans, offering their time, care and gifts in churches and communities.

Your kindness helps create places of welcome and belonging for so many, thank you to all who selflessly give time for others.

Take a moment this week to thank a volunteer who makes a difference in your context. 💜

📷 St. Andrew & St. George, Stevenage

The Collect for Trinity Sunday:Holy God,faithful and unchanging: enlarge our mindswith the knowledge of your truth,and d...
31/05/2026

The Collect for Trinity Sunday:

Holy God,
faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds
with the knowledge of your truth,
and draw us more deeply
into the mystery of your love,
that we may truly worship you,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen

Icon: The Trinity by Andrei Rublev, c. 1410

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