We are delighted that Bishop Andrew Rumsey has been announced as the 11th Bishop of the C of E St Albans Diocese.

We were deeply honoured to welcome The Right Reverend Dr Andrew Rumsey, the new Bishop of St Albans to Luton.

Dr Rumsey, previously Bishop of Ramsbury, was announced as the next Bishop of St Albans following approval by His Majesty the King, marking an important new chapter for the Diocese serving Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and beyond.

At a time when our communities can often feel divided or uncertain, moments like these remind us of what is still possible: people of different backgrounds, faiths and perspectives coming together with a shared desire for peace, understanding and the common good.

Dr Rumsey’s presence carried a quiet but powerful message, that leadership rooted in compassion, reflection and service still matters deeply in our society. As he begins this new chapter following his recent appointment, we recognise the significance of his role in shaping not only faith communities, but the wider civic and moral fabric of our region.

For GRASSROOTS, Luton Council of Faiths, and for all of Luton’s different faith communities, this was more than a visit. It was a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to building bridges, nurturing trust and standing together in the face of challenges. Leaders across the Hindu, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist and Baha'i faiths and cultures greeted him with gifts from Luton.

In Luton, we know that our strength has always been, and will continue to be, found in one another in the service of God and humanity.

We look forward to working together in a spirit of respect, dialogue and shared commitment to the wellbeing of all.

Read more in the full announcement by the St Albans Diocese:

https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/news/andrew-rumsey-next-bishop-st-albans-announcement/

You can also watch a short video messages from Bishop Andrew on these YouTube Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLWC8InAhY8

https://www.stalbansdiocese.org/news/andrew-rumsey-next-bishop-st-albans-announcement/