The Rev. Jeff Shankles came to St. Alban’s in 2005 as assistant rector, and eventually became rector in 2013. He and his wife, Kate, have two adult children, Audrey and William.
St. Alban’s parishioner Nancy Calvert is one of our representatives to Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington. Click here to read Nancy’s story of how she came to be a Parish Representative from St Alban’s and her ministry as the Wednesday Front Office Coordinator at the Arlington office.
Thank you, Nancy, for the good work that you do!
Are you looking for a way to serve your church community in worship? Are you a high school student that is looking to earn volunteer credits or gain leadership skills for college? Are you an adult that never had the chance to serve as an acolyte? Now is your chance.
We are looking for new faces to join our Acolyte Corps to serve during the Sunday morning services and special liturgical services throughout the year. Those serving will be eligible to represent St. Alban’s at the National Acolyte Festival at the Washington National Cathedral in October 2022.
Can’t commit to a weekly rotation? We are also looking for adults that have open availability to serve as an acolyte for funerals or serve on “as needed” basis.
Formal acolyte training will be held in February. More information on dates and times coming soon.
As one of our Associated Parishes, it is very good to greet you at this, my first Christmas as Dean.
From the community of St Albans Cathedral we wish you all the joy, hope, peace and love of Emmanuel – God with us.
In this most challenging time across the globe, we can be in no doubt of our common humanity, all made in the image of God, and our need this Christmas and always to bring the light of Christ to the communities, villages, towns, cities and nations we are called to serve.
Be assured of our daily prayers here in St Albans for you all, and may our partnership in ministry give glory to God and strengthen our shared mission as God’s Church.
With best wishes this Christmas,
Dean Jo
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The Very Rev’d Jo Kelly-Moore
Dean of St Albans
01727 890202 St Albans Cathedral | Sumpter Yard, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1BY
Shrine to Britain’s First Saint, Alban
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Advent Lessons and Carols is a service of scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. As the opening Bidding Prayer reminds us, through readings and music, we “prepare ourselves to hear again the message of the Angels, and in heart and mind to go even unto Bethlehem, to see the Babe lying in a manger.”
Join us for this cherished Anglican tradition at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.
St. Alban’s will be decorated with wreaths, roping and poinsettias for the Christmas season. Our nave, decked with Christmas greens and flowers, is truly a beautiful sight.
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A contribution toward the purchase of these flowers would be greatly appreciated. Flower donation forms are available in the narthex, or you can submit your dedication online here.
Please submit your dedications before Monday December 20.
St. Albans will be serving a hot meal to middle schoolers who participate in Poe’s after-school activities next Thursday, December 9.
At the second serving last month, 110 students took advantage of these meals. More than two-thirds of the students in the after-school programs are eligible for free- or reduced-priced breakfasts and lunches, and so our meals support those who face food insecurity at home at the end of the day. Here’s your opportunity to support this outreach: we need help shopping, cooking, warming, transporting, serving, and cleaning!
Click here to learn more and sign up.
For more info, contact Remy Jurenas.
Each remaining Sunday in Advent the Wrappers will be hard at work in Room 11, doing what we do best for you! Beginning at 8:00am, bring in your Christmas gifts prior to a service, and pick them up afterwards.
What? Santa can’t get those packages to church without the little ones finding out? Email [email protected] to make arrangements for mid-week wrapping!
What is the Hypothermia Project?
For many years, St. Alban’s has participated in the Hypothermia Project, a local endeavor supported by religious and community organizations to feed and provide overnight shelter during the winter to clients of the Bailey’s shelter.
Last year, organizations provided meals only, directly to the shelter. This year, we are able to welcome the shelter clients and staff back to St. Alban’s. Shelter staff transport and supervise the clients during their overnight stay. Plates, napkins, and eating and serving utensils are provided. Here are the guidelines for St. Alban’s volunteers:
WHAT WE DO EACH DAY [dinner is served at 5:30pm]:
Questions? Contact Delores Baisden at 703-533-9532 or [email protected]. Thank you!
St. Albans will be serving a hot meal to middle schoolers who participate in Poe’s after-school activities next Thursday, October 28. Here’s your opportunity to participate in this outreach, which began in 2013. Kids there have been asking when we’d return.
More than two-thirds of the students in the after-school programs receive free or reduced-priced breakfasts and lunches, and so our meals support those who face food insecurity at home at the end of the day. Here’s your opportunity to support this outreach!
To see volunteer slots (shopping, cooking, transporting, serving/cleaning), click this link to learn more and to sign up. Contact Remy Jurenas with any questions at [email protected].