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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 4d

✨ We are hiring! Could this be the job for you or someone you know?

We are looking for a Vocations Administrator.

📅 Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 3 November
👉 Find out more: buff.ly/OTVAlRD

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 6d

Last week, 72 headteachers, diocesan staff, archdeacons and bishops gathered for a day to prioritise the place of the spiritual within our schools and trusts.

👉 Read our news story here with thoughts and pictures from the day: buff.ly/pfWWiTP

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 9d

The UK Cohort of the Alban Way recently returned from their pilgrimage to Lindisfarne (the Holy Island), walking in the footsteps of saints who went before them. Learn about what the group got up to and see some pictures from their adventures here: buff.ly/PwwOS3V

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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 10d

✏️ Take a look at our update on this year's Bishops' Harvest Appeal: buff.ly/U6iWEIX

👉 The appeal is well under-way and it is not too late for you to get involved: buff.ly/axxDs7s

#2025harvestappeal #educationforall #pencilontour #rewritetheirfuture

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 11d

Our Alban Way pilgrims have returned safely from Lindisfarne, and have successfully completed their 280 mile journey! Welcome back 🙌. We look forward to hearing more from the group and sharing their photos and updates in a news story very soon!

#thealbanway #youngadultformation #pilgrimage

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 13d

🍂 Don't miss this special service for rural churches on Sunday 12 October at 4pm, St James the Great Church, Silsoe. Please join us as we pray in hope for the ministry of rural churches.
👉 You can scan the QR code, or visit this link to register your interest in attending: buff.ly/v26E9Ya

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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 16d

The UK cohort of The Alban Way met this morning at St Swithun's Parish Church in Sandy, before setting off on the 280-mile journey up to Lindisfarne.

🙏 Let's pray for their conversations, reflections and times of learning and discovery to be filled with the presence of God.

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 16d

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, currently Bishop of London, has been nominated as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Diocese of St Albans offers its congratulations and prayers.

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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 16d

The second in our 'Learning Lunchtimes' webinar series is coming up next Tuesday, 7 October. Grab your sandwiches and a cuppa and tune in at 1pm. You can find more details and register here: buff.ly/MbDX9Iu

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 17d

As part of our Year of Spiritual Renewal and Wellbeing, there is one more opportunity to take part in retreat in daily life, either online or in-person.

⚠️ Bookings close this weekend, on Sunday 5 October.

👉 Find out more and book your place here: buff.ly/t8xD54r

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 18d

Congratulations to the five recipients of this year's Order of St Alban, awarded at Evensong at St Albans Cathedral recently, in recognition of their faithful and committed service to the Diocese over many years. Read our news story here: buff.ly/MBP6k4V

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 18d

🙏 As we begin October and Black History Month, we pause to pray. Please find the prayer for Black History Month along with resources, reflections and events around the Diocese here: buff.ly/HYdLcW8

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 19d

✨ We are recruiting ✨
Could you or someone you know be the next PA to the Archdeacon of St Albans? This senior administrative role is offered on a part-time, flexible basis.

🗓️ Closing date for applications: 13 October
👉 More information and to apply: buff.ly/U25hKdH

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 19d

The UK-based cohort of this year's Alban Way young-adult programme are off on their pilgrimage at the end of this week to the beautiful Lindisfarne island.

Read more about what they are going to be doing in our news story here: buff.ly/Y0VF0H2

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 20d

🎉 A great day of celebration and welcome was had yesterday for our six new Readers as they were admitted and licensed into Reader ministry at St Albans Cathedral, surrounded by family, friends and supporters. Read an account of the service here along with more photos buff.ly/fFJykSQ

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 23d

"As we walked towards Santiago we were reminded that the Christian life, like this pilgrimage, is never walked alone."

Hear from those who talk part in the recent pilgrimage and how they got on here: buff.ly/SNLhBjr

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 23d

We are pleased to be partnering with Mission Direct for this year's Bishops' Harvest Appeal. Funds raised through this year's appeal will go towards essential new classrooms and learning facilities in countries such as Uganda and Zambia.
buff.ly/229yyXq

Thank you.

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 25d

🎉They made it! We were delighted to welcome back the Spanish Alban Way cohort at the weekend. Well done to each one who took part 🙌.

We will hear from them soon about what their pilgrimage was like, things they learnt and see some photos from their journey. For now, rest well travellers!

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 25d

🍂 In September and October there are several Sundays set aside to raise awareness for disability, sight loss, and homelessness, alongside the month of October dedicated to Black History Month. Find out more here: buff.ly/WDBbLw5

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 26d

🚵 The Revd Rachel Snow and churchwarden Derek from St Mary's Church in Woburn, completed the London to Brighton cycle ride on Sunday 14 September, raising over £3,500 for a permanent wheelchair ramp at their church.

Read the full story and see more pictures here: buff.ly/Esdw1AQ

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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · 27d

🎉 We are delighted to announce the upcoming Admission and Licensing of Readers at St Albans Cathedral next Sunday, 28 September at 4pm.

👉 Read more about the service and an explanation of what Reader Ministry is, here: buff.ly/b8AmQ86

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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 19

Next Monday begins Fairtrade Fortnight (22 September - 5 October). We'd love to hear from you if you are hosting an event or are part of an ongoing programme celebrating Fairtrade. Do send us your stories, quotes and pictures to [email protected]. Thank you!

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 18

🙏 Please keep praying for The Alban Way Spanish cohort who are doing amazingly well and are on day four of their pilgrimage on the Camino Ingles.

Please pray for the courage to persevere for those who are weary, more of God in their times of reflection, and less blisters!

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The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 17

Moved by recent events in the UK and overseas, the Revd Peter Crumpler from St Paul's, St Albans, has written and sent us this prayer. 🙏 We join him in in praying for our world.

The Diocese of St Albans @stalbansdiocese.org · Sep 15

We are part-way through this year's Heritage Open Days, England's largest festival of history and culture.

Churches around the Diocese are open for tours and talks until Sunday 21 September. You can find all the details here: buff.ly/WHLZ0wQ