1877 – 2027
In 2027, the Diocese of St Albans will celebrate 150 years of serving Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Luton. Throughout the year, churches, schools and communities will join together to give thanks for the past, celebrate the present and look ahead with hope.
Bishop Andrew’s Anniversary Tour
As part of the celebrations, Bishop Andrew will visit communities across the Diocese during 2027. More details about each event will be added as plans are confirmed, but do mark these dates in your diaries.
Bedford Archdeaconry
Thursday 3 December 2026
Wednesday 7 April 2027
Monday 6 September 2027
Hertford Archdeaconry
Wednesday 27 January 2027
Wednesday 5 May 2027
Thursday 21 October 2027
St Albans Archdeaconry
Monday 8 February 2027
Wednesday 16 June 2027
Diocesan-wide celebrations
Alongside local events, a number of celebrations will bring people together from across the Diocese during the anniversary year. These include:
150th Anniversary Celebration Service:
Saturday 8 May 2027, St Albans Cathedral
Diocesan Schools’ Service:
Wednesday 10 November 2027, St Albans Cathedral
Get Involved
The anniversary is an opportunity for everyone to play a part. Whether you are part of a church, school, chaplaincy or community group, we’d love to hear your ideas. You could:
- Share stories from your church or community
- Help organise local anniversary events
- Mark the anniversary in your parish or school
If you have an idea, we would love to hear from you. Please send any suggestions or questions to The Revd Patrick Moriarty: rector@parishofharpenden.org
Shaped by people from across the Diocese
The anniversary programme is being developed by a group representing a wide range of ministries, traditions and contexts from across the Diocese. The group includes:
Olivia Davis (Curate, Silsoe)
Janna Bond (Reader and Deanery Readers Adviser, Luton)
Nicola Temple (2025 Alban Way)
Min Min Peaker (SSM, Clapham)
James Sawyer (Rural Dean, Buntingford)
Fiona Souter (SSM, Rickmansworth)
Jake Pass (Christ Church, Waltham Cross)
Maxine Howarth (St Mark’s, Hitchin)
Ritah Namakula (St Oswald’s, Croxley Green)
Rebecca Fardell (Sunnyside Church, Berkhamsted)
Patrick Moriarty (St Nicholas, Harpenden)
Atalie Gaines (Bishop’s Chaplain)
Hannah Churchill (Diocesan Schools Team)