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🙌 Good news for St Botolph's, Aspley Guise, who were able to start restoration works this week on their church tower after spending nearly a year raising over £175k required for the extensive repairs needed. 👉 Read the story and see more pictures here: buff.ly/mGKOcah

Did you know that the dedicated Year of Spiritual Renewal and Wellbeing in our Diocese is for all of us? On Saturday 17 May, there is a Day of Spiritual Refreshment in Watford, details can be found here: buff.ly/w0X1yFP

There will be a special Choral Evensong at 5pm on Thursday 8 May at St Albans Cathedral, commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, sung by the Abbey Singers. Find more details here: buff.ly/Zk3KcPr A national 2-minute silence will also be held on Thursday at 12pm.

💻 Tomorrow, Tuesday 6 May at 6pm, there is an online consultation meeting taking place on Zoom for the appointment of the next Bishop of St Albans. 🔗Here is the link for the Zoom meeting: buff.ly/onl4fUt Meeting ID: 865 2713 2173 Passcode: G++SzYxJ6e All are welcome

✨We are recruiting! An exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for church buildings and experience of chairing meetings. 📅 Closing date: 30 May 2025. ➡️ All the details are available here: buff.ly/6TS7tFj

🎞️ The Diocese has lots of support and advice available for churches in the area of finance and giving. We have recently released some short films which share the story of three parishes and their own journeys with money and giving. 👉 Find out more here: buff.ly/T7WhfmC

O God, who would fold both heaven and earth in a single peace; ...give peace to your church, peace among nations, peace in our dwellings and peace in our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 📷 Cascade of poppies at St Peter's, London Colney

📖 "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." 1 Corinthians 12:27 💼 This Sunday, 11 May, is Vocation Sunday, celebrating all that God has called each of us to be and do. Find more information, reading and resources here: buff.ly/eaBSvyb

God our Father, Lord of all the world, through your Son you have called us into the fellowship of your universal Church: hear our prayer for your faithful people that in their vocations each may be an instrument of your love, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Redbourn's St Mary's church is set to host a 36-hour non-stop music marathon next month, in aid of a bereavement charity that supports families after the death of a child. Read the full story and find out more here: buff.ly/glfpQpY

☀️ The beautiful weather this month helps us to get outside and appreciate God's creation. 🌳 We have a range of walks and pilgrimages starting this month, including the John Bunyan Trail Pilgrimage and Walking with Trees. Find out more here: buff.ly/dcDwsej

St John the Baptist, Cottered, is inviting visitors and pilgrims to their church as they remember Sun Yat-sen, an influential figure and the first President of the Republic of China with links to the church. Read the story and find out more here: buff.ly/DH1kDJc

On Sunday 18 May at 3pm we have a chance to say farewell and give thanks for the ministry of The Rt Revd Dr Alan Smith as he retires after 16 years as our diocesan bishop. All are welcome to join in wishing him well for the future. The service will be at St Albans Cathedral.

Adolescence: What Have We Learned? Come and join us for a Leaders Lunch + Workshop as we unpack key insights, reflect on our own contexts, and explore how to respond with wisdom and care. 🗓 June 11 🕤 09:30–13:00 📍 Bute Mills, Luton 🔗 buff.ly/pXhffNh

Yesterday we were able to thank and honour Bishop Alan, who retires this month after 16 years of faithful service as our diocesan bishop. With thanks to all who came, watched online and sent greetings of support. You can read more see the pictures here: buff.ly/EI3lTax

Great joy in the United Benefice of Standon, the Mundens and Sacombe recently as they celebrated some river baptisms in the River Rib. 🙏 Join us in praying for these people at this important stage of their faith journeys. 👉 Read the story here: buff.ly/8IJZu86

🙏 We pray for all those taking exams at this time. Lord we ask that you grant them peace and help them surrender any fear or anxiety to you. 🆘 Practical advice and support is available from Youthscape here: buff.ly/03fsgnm

🌟 Join us for an insightful training session led by Mark Arnold from Urban Saints. 🗓️ This training will be taking place in person, at Christchurch Bedford on Weds 2 July from 6.45pm (with optional meal from 6pm). 👉 More details and book here: buff.ly/VSQ4Dhp

Bishop Alan officially retires this weekend, after 16 years of faithful service as our diocesan bishop. Last week in Parliament, +Alan raised one last question on human rights, campaigning for a British citizen currently imprisoned in Hong Kong: buff.ly/scQkUza

The Alban Way cohorts recently experienced a day looking together at the Enneagram to help them continue growing and learning together, individually and as a group on their journeys with God. You can read more here: buff.ly/fyUYcTe