Message from the Dean

As the Bishops of the Anglican Communion have met in Canterbury for the Lambeth Conference this summer a key theme in their discussions has been the global climate crisis and the commitment of our Church throughout the world to work together to reduce our carbon footprint. Indeed our own General Synod this July has renewed our commitment to net zero carbon by 2030 and asked all Cathedrals to set out clearly their route map to get to this target. Among the many other topics addressed at the Lambeth Conference, these included the reality of refugees and asylum seekers across the world, the need to work together for racial and gender justice and the reality of increased poverty in so many nations. Our Cathedral and Abbey Church remains committed to pursuing justice for the earth and all who inhabit it and our work together demonstrates our commitment to addressing all these global challenges. Read on in this latest edition of our newsletter to find out more about what is happening and ways that you can be involved. Jo Kelly-Moore, Dean of St Albans