St John’s has a very high number of occasional offices, especially baptisms and funerals. Many people in the town continue to see the church as a focal point for these occasions, yet do not engage with the church at any other time.

On the retirement of The Venerable Jonathan Smith, the Bishop of St Albans wishes to appoint an Archdeacon of St Albans  

This is an exciting opportunity to work in these forward thinking and lively parishes. We are looking for a priest-in-charge who will help us to build on what has already been achieved, enable the parishes to meet the adventures ahead and move to the next phase of the journey.

An exciting opportunity to contribute to the musical tradition at this welcoming and inclusive church in the modern liberal catholic tradition.