of Saint Albans AbbeyFriends

Details of Membership and Application Form

The Fraternity of the

Who are the Friends?

Membership of the Friends is open to all creeds and nationalities who careabout and have an interest in the Cathedral and AbbeyChurch of Saint Alban.In medieval times the Fraternity of the Friends was a specially honoured group of benefactors and supporters of theAbbey. These included kings, queens and nobles such as Humphrey, Dukeof Gloucester whose chapel and tomb are within the Abbey. Benefactors also

came from the wider public - they were all united in their love forthis place and in honour of God and the first martyr of Britain, Saint Alban.Today, having been re-established in 1949, the Fraternity of Friends is a

linked group of people, churches, and organisations who

love and care for this place. We contact and pray for linked churches acrossthe world.We give practical advice and support for projects which enhance theAbbey church and its precincts. Recent examples of work supportedby the Friends include cards and publications about the Abbey, projectssupporting the Education Centre, helping purchase the Alban Pilgrimage

figures, repairing the carillon in the bell tower, the sponsoring of boy and girl

choristers, a new suite of furniture for the nave sanctuary and perspex angels

in the Ramryge Chantry Chapel.

As a Friend you will have...

To become a Friend

• the Abbey’s grateful thanks for your supportand membership of this world-wide group –new members are invited to enjoy anexclusive evening tour to show ourappreciation

• an invitation to attend the annual lunch andAGM, and join other Friends at ChoralEvensong

• an opportunity to take part in a livelyprogramme of social events, open days,talks and visits

• a chance to apply for tickets to the Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols – a limited number of tickets are available especially for Friends

• two editions each year of ”The Alban Link”, – our magazine full of news and articles about the Abbey and related subjects.

Please complete the application form overleaf and send it to the New Members’Secretary or leave it in the Friends’ pigeon hole in the Abbey.

You may want to order a special Friends lapel badge too. These small blue andgold discs show the shield of Saint Alban surrounded by the motto “Friend of StAlbans Abbey” – see over for details.

Application for MembershipTo: New Members Secretary, The Fraternity of Friends, The Cathedral and Abbey Church ofSaint Alban, Sumpter Yard, St. Albans, Herts AL1 1BY

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