St Albans Community Showcase

Hold the date! Saturday 10 June, 2023

On this day the Cathedral plans to host a range of charities and other groups all of which contribute to our strong community here in St Albans – and more widely around the country and the world. Many of them we support through our Mission Giving; many of us support them individually as volunteers, trustees or through our personal giving. However, how much do any of us know about the whole range of social justice and environmental activities that are going on in the area? Care for our fellows and care for the environment are at the heart of our Christian life; part of our Cathedral mission is ‘Standing with St Alban for truth and justice’.

The St Albans Community Showcase will help us learn about what people like us are doing locally, standing for truth and justice. There will be stands around the Nave with people on hand to talk about what they do, and hopefully presentations and panel discussions. Not only will this help all of us to learn more, and perhaps become more engaged with issues that we are interested in (or passionate about!) but will also help the charities themselves gain visibility and contacts –and perhaps volunteers or other commitment.

The event is being organised by the Social Justice Group, the Mission Giving Team and the Eco Team. Right now we are in the early stage of planning, and more details will be available soon. If you know of a charity or group who you think should be invited, please email giving@stalbanscathedral.org. What we can promise is a day of real interest and opportunity, and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Chris Lyal