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Conferences
The main event organised by Cathedrals Plus is an Annual Conference for our members, usually lasting three days. It takes place in a Cathedral City and is hosted by one of our members. It brings together both clergy and laity who have responsibility for the care of Visitors and Education. Our keynote speakers and workshop leaders are invited to stimulate discussion on the theme of the conference, changed each year. There is time for delegates to network formally and informally, to share best practice and new ideas and support each other in fellowship and friendship.
Networking
In addition to our conferences, we organise regional meetings, publish a members only newsletter, and offer a discreet chat forum for each of the cathedral departments that we support. Our social media presence and website provide public opportunities for members to connect and share stories with a wider community of cathedral supporters.
A Pressure Group
Although non-political the association is able, through the support and makeup of its membership, to act as a pressure group on education and visitor engagement in heritage sites. It has taken part in consultation on both tourism and education related topics with Government and other national bodies. It has also been involved in the Government’s review of Heritage Policies. It is represented on the ALVA Forums (Association of Visitor Attractions) and has links with VisitBritain. Cathedrals Plus works with partner organisations on environmental and sustainable practice.
THE PILGRIM PASSPORT
We are the innovators and originators of this Pilgrim Passport! Conceived by Sarah Page, our Secretary, and working with Jackie Holderness (former Secretary), the Pilgrim Passport was launched in partnership with the AEC (Association for English Cathedrals) for their Year of Pilgrimage in 2020. We are grateful to CPO for printing the Pilgrim Passport and are delighted that this booklet is still so popular among pilgrims and visitors to our cathedrals and sacred spaces across the country.
How will you use yours? Visit any Anglican cathedral, minster, abbey or shrine and ask for a stamp for your passport. Some places may offer you a sticker instead. There’s space inside to note your experience and reflections at each site, and if the sacred space you visit is unable to offer a stamp or sticker, you can of course make your own mark to record your visit!
Buy yours from any Anglican cathedral in the UK, from any of our member organisations, or direct from CPO here. The proceeds from every sale help Cathedrals Plus in supporting our members welcoming visitors to our sacred spaces.
We’d love to hear from you if you’ve filled yours up, or if the passport has inspired you to visit more cathedrals on your travels!
