St Albans Cathedral

We join our prayers with those of the Church of England at this time of international concern.

The Cathedral is open each day for anyone who wants to light a candle, pause and pray.

The Revd Canon Dr Tim Bull preaches at our choral eucharist. We welcome back the Cathedral Choir from their half-term break, and they lead the worship with M... Choral Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Lent | St Albans Cathedral

Join us this morning for our Cboral Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Lent
🕐 Sunday 1 March, 11.30am
🗣️Revd Tim Bull
🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZDqynrSk0

Joey the dog joined us for a special Paws with Poetry 🐾📚
All species are invited to explore the Lenten & Easter Pause with Poetry collection in the Cathedral LIbrary—open to all until 2 April (Maundy Thursday).
Come pause, reflect, and enjoy a verse or two.
#StAlbansCathedral #Poetry

The Precentor preaches at our 9.30am Eucharist as we approach the start of Lent. The Parish Singers lead the mass to the setting Mass of St Thomas by David T... Parish Eucharist on the Sunday next before Lent | St Albans Cathedral

Join us this morning for our Parish Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent
🕐 Sunday 22 February, 9.30am
🗣️Fr Jason
🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3ovADIuAQ

The historic Alban Buns — first created in 1361 by Brother Thomas at St Albans Abbey — have returned to Abbot's Kitchen.
Enjoy one as you stroll, or take a moment to sit in the warm with a hot coffee and savour this centuries‑old tradition. And remember: Alban Buns are meant to be shared! ☕✨

~Follow along at home: https://bit.ly/4rrRWZk~Thank you to the Friends of St Albans Cathedral and the St Albans Cathedral Music Trust for their generous supp... Parish Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent | St Albans Cathedral

Join us tomorrow morning for our Parish Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent
🕐 Sunday 22 February, 9.30am
🗣️Fr Jason
🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3ovADIuAQ?v=2

As London Fashion Week kicks off, our Textile Guild is ready to strut our stuff!🧵✨
Some vestments weren’t designed by us, but they’ve lasted thanks to our care.
Sustainable fashion is our tradition — “If it has thread or buttons, we can do something with it.” ♻️

“Remember you are dust…”
Ash Wednesday invites us into honesty and hope as Lent begins.
✨ Ashes‑to‑Go 12:30–1:15, High Street
🙏 Eucharist, Lady Chapel
🎶 Choral Eucharist 8pm, High Altar (live‑streamed)
All include ashes. Join us.

The Parish Singers lead the music in our choral eucharist with imposition of ashes, with pieces by Ireland, Wesley and Allegri.~Follow along at home: ~Thank ... Choral Eucharist on Ash Wednesday | St Albans Cathedral

Join us this evening for our Choral Eucharist on Ash Wednesday
🕐 Wednesday 18 February, 8pm
🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IlvK0IfQkg

A day of mixed emotions… Pancakes (1, 2, 3, 4+ 👀) for Shrove Tuesday, but also the start of Lent — 40 days of reflection inspired by Jesus’ time in the wilderness.

The choir’s on half‑term, but the Cathedral’s open with great family activities.

Photos by @tobysheapheardphotography 🥞🙏

Late winter light through medieval tracery.

Stone holds the pattern; sunlight brings it to life.

#StAlbansCathedral #Window #Light

The Precentor preaches at our 9.30am Eucharist as we approach the start of Lent. The Parish Singers lead the mass to the setting Mass of St Thomas by David T... Parish Eucharist on the Sunday next before Lent | St Albans Cathedral

Join us this morning for our Parish Eucharist on the Sunday next before Lent
🕐 Sunday 15 February, 9.30am
🗣️Revd Vanessa Jefferson
🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3ovADIuAQ

The Precentor preaches at our 9.30am Eucharist as we approach the start of Lent. The Parish Singers lead the mass to the setting Mass of St Thomas by David T... Parish Eucharist on the Sunday next before Lent | St Albans Cathedral

Join us tomorrow morning for our Parish Eucharist on the Sunday next before Lent
🕐 Sunday 15 February, 9.30am
🗣️Revd Vanessa Jefferson
🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3ovADIuAQ

St Albans to host the 2030 Winter Olympics?
We love this image that we rediscovered last week showing locals of the past enjoying a snowy day in St Albans, with the Cathedral in the distance.

Unfortunately we can’t quite make out who painted it — does anyone have any ideas?

Evensong tonight features music by Black composers: canticles by Wayne Marshall, a spiritual arranged by Harry Burleigh, and an organ voluntary by Florence Price. A beautiful way to mark Racial Justice Sunday. If you're in town, come and listen!

Lunchtime Live: Organ Concert - Dewi Rees - 09/02/2026 12:30:00 A free lunchtime organ recital at St Albans Cathedral

Take a musical pause this Monday with Dewi Rees at the organ for our Lunchtime Live series at St Albans Cathedral. A 35-minute recital of inspiring pieces. Free to attend, with a retiring collection for Cathedral music. 🎼

https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/organ-concert-dewi-rees-6

Compline tomorrow at 6pm 😌
A quiet, prayerful close to the day, with the gentle voices of our youth choir to help you find calm and peace. All are welcome.

Select Monday half‑hour concerts offer a refreshing pause with live music from cathedral musicians, guest artists, and young performers. No booking needed. First concert: Monday 9 February with Dewi Rees.

Not all masterpieces are serious. Some hum with bees, chirp with crickets, and resound with revelling in the village square.

Haydn’s The Seasons is richly human, full of surprises and packed with joy! Hear
@stalbansbachchoir.bsky.social perform it in glorious surroundings.
🎟️ ow.ly/mIMk50XnU42

Hear music that was made to soar — in a space built to carry it.
Listen and feel Vivaldi, Haydn & Purcell echoing through the nave of St Albans Cathedral with the brilliant St Albans Bach Choir on Saturday 14 June, 7.30pm.
🎟️https://bit.ly/4k0BrQf
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@stalbansbachchoir.bsky.social
#Summer #Music

External portrait view of the north transept of St Albans Cathedral, framed by trees, with the distinctive outline of the modern rose window

Portrait view of the ornately carved stone reredos at St Albans Cathedral, and the painted wooden medieval ceiling above

Very well-preserved medieval wall painting of a bishop. with red clothes and a green background

Portrait view of medieval wall paintings (including a crucifixion scene) in one of the nave arches at St Albans Cathedral, and a view of the arches opposite (to the right of the frame)

@stalbanscathedral.bsky.social: the current building (built from 1077) is on the oldest site of continual Christian worship in Britain. It also has the longest nave of the English cathedrals, and is largely constructed from bricks salvaged from a former Roman town.

#AdventCathedralling
#CofE

St Albans Cathedral - early morning
#monochrome #streetart #Click.n.Run #StreetSnapping #PhotoJournalism #punk.street.pics #snap.n.share #punksnappers #MonochromeLife
@stalbanscathedral.bsky.social

We have a number of services taking place this Sunday 8 December:

9.30am | Parish Eucharist with Nativity

11.15am | Choral Eucharist

6pm | The Royal Foundation Together at Christmas Service

Find out more on our website: ow.ly/NsMR50Umkbk

#StAlbans #StAlbansCathedral #Services #Christmas

#TogetherAtChristmas

"These events create special moments that unite communities and recognise those who have shown exceptional compassion."

More ⬇️

www.englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/...

@rochestercathedral.bsky.social @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social @westminsterabbey.bsky.social

Advent Procession photo taking place in the Nave of St Albans Cathedral

We're on Bluesky! 🐦

🎄 All are welcome at our special services and carol concerts taking place throughout December. Visit our website for more details: www.stalbanscathedral.org/christmas

#StAlbans #StAlbansCathedral #Christmas