Beloved of God – Exploring our Christian Identity – a 2 night retreat with Amy Boucher Pye
Event Date: 18 September 2026 17:00 - 14:00
Location: St Katharine's Retreat House, Parmoor, Henley on Thames RG9 6NN
Beloved of God – Exploring our Christian Identity. A 2 night retreat run by St Katharine’s Retreat House, Parmoor.
Installation of the 11th Bishop of St Albans
Event Date: 19 September 2026 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Cathedral House, Sumpter Yard, St. Albans, AL1 1BY
St Albans Cathedral will host the Installation of The Right Reverend Dr Andrew Rumsey as the 11th Bishop of St Albans.
Crossroads
Event Date: 22 September 2026 09:30 - 16:00
Location: Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House, Flixton Road, Bungay NR35 1PD
Belonging Conference: Single Friendly Church Network
Event Date: 26 September 2026 10:00 - 16:00
Location: St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation & Peace, 78 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG
You are invited by Single Friendly Church Network to our inaugural ‘Belonging Conference: Every single person: loved, welcomed and valued’.
Four Fantastic Churches – and a pub lunch! – with the Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust
Event Date: 26 September 2026 9.30 - 16.00
Location: In Hitchin and surrounding villages - it will start and finish at the Woodside Long Stay Car Park (North Herts DC), Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SG
The guided coach tour visits two of ‘England’s Thousand Best Churches’ and two other special buildings in Hitchin and villages nearby.
Climate and Creation Sunday workshop
Event Date: 27 September 2026 14:00 - 16:00
Location: St Mary’s Church, Studham - Church Road LU6 2NW
Climate and Creation Sunday
How to live wisely and well in God’s world
How to live sustainable lives
Disability Awareness Sunday
Event Date: 27 September 2026 00:00 - 23:59
Location: Across the UK
A Sunday dedicated to celebrating disabled people, raising awareness, and encouraging churches to become more inclusive and accessible.
Children’s Ministry Essentials
Event Date: 30 September 2026 19:15 - 21:15
Location: Online, for 6 weeks
A online course run by the Diocese, designed to be a comprehensive introduction to mission and ministry with children.
Homelessness Sunday
Event Date: 4 October 2026 00:00 - 23:59
Location: Where you are
This year, Homelessness Sunday falls on 4th October, and our theme is ‘Community Cohesion’.
Influencing Luton (or your local area)
Event Date: 10 October 2026 9:30 - 16:00
Location: St Mary's Church, Luton, LU1 3JF
Training to help you develop confidence in bringing Jesus into your walk with others.
Leading Your Church into Growth (LYCiG) Conference
Event Date: 16 October 2026 17:00 - 14:00
Location: High Leigh Conference Centre, Lord St, Hoddesdon EN11 8SG
We host regular LYCiG conferences with the aim of inspiring spiritual growth in churches across our diocese.
Retreat in Daily Life
Event Date: 18 October 2026 20:00 - 21:00
Location: St Mary's Church, Church Street, Luton, LU1 3JF or online Zoom option
The heart of the retreat is to pray each day for 30 minutes, setting aside quality time to recognise Jesus walking alongside us.
Making Church Leaders’ Friendships Flourish – a 2 night retreat with Sheridan Voysey
Event Date: 20 October 2026 17:00 - 14:00
Location: St Katharine's Retreat House, Parmoor, Henley on Thames RG9 6NN
A 2-night retreat with Sheridan Voysey run by St Katharine’s Retreat House, Parmoor
A Few of My Favourite Tunes – Organ Recital by Debbie McGowan
Event Date: 24 October 2026 19.30 - 21.00
Location: St James Church, High Wych Road, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Herts. CM21 0JB
Fundraising organ recital – join us for a wonderful evening of organ music in the beautiful surroundings of St James Church, High Wych
