St Albans Cathedral Farewell service for Bishop Alan

for 1 hour
St Albans Cathedral
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard St Albans Hertfordshire, AL1 1BY, United Kingdom

After 16 years of ministry in the Diocese, Bishop Alan will be moving back to his childhood county of Wiltshire.

Dean Jo said, "As the Mother Church of the Diocese of St Albans we are so very grateful for the faithful and generous leadership of Bishop Alan Smith. He has encouraged and inspired us to Live God's Love and cared deeply for the communities of this Diocese. Bishop Alan has also served our nation with wisdom and dedication in the House of Lords as a Lord Spiritual. We pray for him as he prepares for retirement and for our Diocese in this time of transition".

Bishop Alan said that it had been the privilege of his life to serve as the Bishop of St Albans, but as he turns 68 next month, the time had come to lay down his responsibilities and to hand the baton of leadership on to whomever the Lord calls to succeed him.

St Botolph's Aspley Guise

✨ St Botolph’s Church, Aspley Guise – Welcome!

Welcome to St Botolph’s Church, Aspley Guise!

We are a friendly, welcoming Anglican church at the heart of our beautiful village. Whether you’re exploring faith, visiting the area, or looking for a church community to call home, you’ll find a warm invitation to join us. Everyone is welcome here.

📍 Find Us

Location:
Church Street, Aspley Guise, MK17 8HN

Sunday Service:
Every Sunday at 10:00am

Contact Us:
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(You can find parking nearby. The church is accessible for wheelchair users.)

⛪ Worship at St Botolph’s

Join us for Sunday Worship – 10:30am every week:

Holy Communion – 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays

Morning Worship – 2nd and 4th Sundays

Our services blend thoughtful tradition with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re new to church or a lifelong member, we’d love to welcome you.

📅 What’s On

There’s always something happening at St Botolph’s!

Family-friendly services throughout the year

Seasonal celebrations at Easter, Harvest, and Christmas

Community events like coffee mornings, musical concerts, and our village fête

Check back here for updates, or get in touch to find out what’s coming up next!

👶 Life Events – Christenings, Weddings, and Funerals

We’re here for you at the most important moments of life.

If you’d like to explore having a baptism, wedding, or funeral service at St Botolph’s, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Please contact us for a friendly chat about how we can support you.

🫶 Our Church Community

St Botolph’s is more than just a beautiful building — we are a living, thriving church family.

We are part of the Woburn Benefice, working together with neighbouring churches to serve the wider community.
Our heart is to grow together in faith, to support each other, and to be a place where everyone feels at home.

🗺️ Planning Your Visit

It’s easy to find us — St Botolph’s is located on Church Street, right in the centre of Aspley Guise.
There’s plenty of nearby parking and a warm welcome waiting inside.

Services usually last about an hour, followed by coffee and conversation afterwards.
Come as you are — everyone is welcome!

📢 Stay Connected

Follow us here for service updates, upcoming events, and news from our church family.

We can’t wait to meet you soon!

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St Botolph's Church
Church Street
Aspley Guise
Bedfordshire

MK17 8HN
Incumbent: Revd Carrie Steer
01908 107287

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St Albans Cathedral Farewell service for Bishop Alan

for 1 hour
St Albans Cathedral
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard St Albans Hertfordshire, AL1 1BY, United Kingdom

After 16 years of ministry in the Diocese, Bishop Alan will be moving back to his childhood county of Wiltshire.

Dean Jo said, "As the Mother Church of the Diocese of St Albans we are so very grateful for the faithful and generous leadership of Bishop Alan Smith. He has encouraged and inspired us to Live God's Love and cared deeply for the communities of this Diocese. Bishop Alan has also served our nation with wisdom and dedication in the House of Lords as a Lord Spiritual. We pray for him as he prepares for retirement and for our Diocese in this time of transition".

Bishop Alan said that it had been the privilege of his life to serve as the Bishop of St Albans, but as he turns 68 next month, the time had come to lay down his responsibilities and to hand the baton of leadership on to whomever the Lord calls to succeed him.

Everyday faith

Discover how we can support you to find and follow God in your everyday life.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Aspley Guise is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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