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A decision by Hereford's Diocesan Synod to disinvest in fossil fuels

Published on: 27th March 2023

At Saturday's meeting of the Diocesan Synod, the Diocese of Hereford made a firm commitment to disinvest in fossil fuel funds. Sam Pratley, Diocesan Secretary, said: "We wanted to make it clear that this is an ethical commitment rather than a primarily financial decision, and part of the Diocesan journey towards our stated goal of achieving carbon net-zero by 2030."


Emily represents General Synod at Buckingham Palace

Published on: 22nd March 2023

Emily Hill was selected to represent the General Synod of The Church of England in the Presentation of Loyal Addresses by privileged bodies at Buckingham Palace.


Ten new Local Worship Leaders in Bromyard deanery

Published on: 16th March 2023

10 new local worship leaders from benefices across Bromyard deanery, having trained together on a course. They are the first group of Local Worship Leaders to be commissioned in the diocese


Herefordshire school raises over 400 book donations for schools in Africa

Published on: 9th March 2023

Herefordshire school raises over 400 book donations for schools in Africa as part of World Book Day celebrations.


Celebrating International Women's Day 2023

Published on: 8th March 2023

To mark this day, we asked a number of female colleagues and a male colleague and ally to reflect on a woman of their choice from the Bible who inspires them in their faith and ministry.


Bishop Richard's letter to The Hereford Times on asylum seekers in Hereford

Published on: 7th March 2023

The Bishop of Hereford, the Rt Revd Richard has shared an open letter to The Hereford Times voicing his support for asylum seekers.


Pop-up Café brings community together

Published on: 6th March 2023

A rural church in Bodenham is offering local people a space to meet and chat every month.


Exploring the creative expression of faith through Art

Published on: 28th February 2023

Faith in art is a long-held tradition in the church with man of the world’s greatest works of art depicting Biblical characters or interpreting passages of the Bible. A group in Hereford have formed to explore faith through art.


Appointments and Departures Q1 2023

Published on: 28th February 2023

News from Hereford Diocese of the latest appointments and departures - Jan - Mar 2023


Hereford General Synod members update February 2023

Published on: 9th February 2023

As the historic February 2023 General Synod meeting draws to a close in London, elected General Synod members from Hereford return to the diocese united in their commitment to continue the conversation and process around Living in Love and Faith.

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