HEREFORD DIOCESE DEAF CHURCH

The Chaplain: Canon Julia Francis

The services use SIGN language and an INDUCTION LOOP
Children are always welcome
The building is suitable for wheelchair users
After the service we join together to share tea/coffee/biscuits and on special occasions we have cakes and treats to celebrate events!

In January, April, July and October we share in a service of
HOLY COMMUNION

The Chaplaincy amongst Deaf People was begun in 1996

The chaplain's work is also concerned in visiting at home and hospital. She will be happy to sign for weddings, baptisms or funerals at the invitation of the local priest conducting the service. Families should ask their priest if they feel someone at the service would like to have a chaplain in attendance.

The banner was designed and made by a variety of our members taking some part of the work. it was blessed and dedicated by the Bishop John Oliver to celebrate the third anniversary of our beginning worship together. the Dove represents the Holy Spirit at the centre of our worship; the text reads "Jesus said I am the Vine you are the Branches" - it is entwined by the Hop Vine (common to Hereford) and the apple also represents local industry.

Deaf Direct issue a magazine each month which gives news of any special events and our monthly services are advertised. The chaplain attends a number of functions which are arranged by the charity Deaf Direct.