On Sunday Dean Jo preached at St Mary’s Redbourn for their Patronal Festival. The celebratory Eucharist was followed by a sumptuous parish lunch.

There are lots of close connections between St Mary’s and the Cathedral.  Simon, who works in the Abbots Kitchen, was one of the acolytes. St Mary’s has recently set some new mission priorities which are summarised in their seeking to grow in their welcome, their faith, and their presence the community.  Dean Jo took to the opportunity to reflect that Mary’s example was their inspiration for this mission commitment and assured them of the prayers of their Cathedral.

Dean Jo with  The Revd Rachel Wakefield.