St Albans Branch
Contacts
Peter Hudson Email Administrator
Lindsay Kemp Email Chairman
BRANCH INFORMATION
The St Albans Branch of the Church of England Guild of Vergers was formed in October 1936 at a meeting in Diocesan House and, apart from the Second World War has continued its ministry to those persons serving in the house of God as Vergers. Our members come from all walks of life, the majority of whom are part time Vergers. We welcome anyone who wants to join male or female, paid or honorary.
ACTIVITIES
We meet approximately 4-5 times a year and try to organise events in member’s churches - either social functions or a communion service, or a visit to a associated function. Sometimes we join in events with neighbouring branches. London & Southwark or Oxford.
We encourage members to participate in National Guild events, particularly the Annual Training Conference and AGM and the Northern and Southern rallies, as well as our local events. We will assist with transport to local events whenever possible.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Branch publishes a Branch membership list with names addresses and telephone numbers as well as its own newsletter of topical items or any snippets of information from within the branch, and we also contribute to “The Virger" magazine, which is published nationally four times a year.
The Guild also runs a Guild shop where a variety of items are available including now, name badges Gown badges, sweatshirt, ties and a paperweight etc. All the items are detailed and priced in "The Virger".
TRAINING
The Guild recognises that its members should be acknowledged as the professionals that they are and have set up a Guild Training Scheme, which can be undertaken in your own time and at your own pace. It consists of four modules and details are available from the training registrar
FURTHER DETAILS (or enquiries) AVAILABLE FROM
BRANCH CHAIRMAN
Peter Hudson
1, Dean Moore Close
St Albans
Herts AL1 1DW