Abbey Community
'So good they named it twice'
St Albans Cathedral is known locally as 'the Abbey'. People refer to the Abbey with affection and a real sense of ownership. This is made most obvious in the vibrancy of the Abbey Community. The Abbey Community is made up of congregation members, staff and volunteers. All are welcome.
The Abbey is primarily a community of worship from which springs a wide range of activities.
St Albans is a 'parish church cathedral', functioning as both a cathedral for the Bishop and Diocese and in the familiar sense as a parish community.
The Sub Dean is responsible for the life of the cathedral congregations.
How you can help
Support the work of Cathedral
The Cathedral relies heavily on donations both from those who come to St Albans and from those who are unable to visit us in person.
If you would like to make a donation to support the work of Cathedral please print, complete and return the donation form. Unless you specify otherwise this money will be used to help cover the general day to day expenses of running and maintaining the Cathedral.
Friends of the Abbey
Who are the Friends?
Like many Cathedrals, St Albans has a thriving Friends organisation which is a registered charity (Number 253909). In medieval times the Abbot conferred membership of the Friends on those pilgrims whose gifts to the Abbey merited this high privilege.
Today membership is open to all who wish to associate themselves in the work and worship of the Cathedral, or who wish to help maintain the ancient and beautiful fabric.
Contacts
The Revd Canon Stephen Lake, Sub Dean
Cathedral & Abbey Church of St Alban
The Old Rectory
Sumpter Yard
St Albans
AL1 1BY
Tel: 01727 890201
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Office
Maggie York
Tel: 01727 890233
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