This week, we're delighted to celebrate news of two people from the parish of Sutton Hill which is made up of two churches one in Sutton and the other in Woodside, located on the edge of Telford, the most northerly point of our diocese. The individuals received a very special award from the local Mayor for their service to the community.
Last week 28 young explorers from Minsterley Primary School stepped through the doors of their parish church, Holy Trinity, Minsterley, in the north of our diocese. Visiting the ‘Easter in a Box’ adventure, many of the children were coming into the church for the first time.
In the heart of rural Herefordshire, a small village church is proving that worship can be as delicious as it is inspiring. Welcome to Preston Wynne's most unexpected Church Service – a pizza (and sometimes prosecco) afternoon service that's bringing generations together in ways no one could have predicted.
Let's Sing is introducing children to church in a positive, engaging way while developing teamwork and communication skills. The mental health benefits of group singing – including reduced anxiety, improved mood, and enhanced social connections.
Bishop Richard is delighted to confirm the appointment of The Revd Jane Plackett-Ferguson as his next Chaplain. She will be joining the team in Spring 2025.
At Holy Trinity church in Hereford, a new Repair Café is taking church to the community and bringing new life into the building.
Borderlands Rural Chaplain Rev'd Nick Read met HM The King on Monday at a reception at Buckingham Palace for the Royal Countryside Fund
As part of our Year of Engagement, we’ve been looking at the various ways in which Churches can connect and maintain consistent engagement with families throughout important church festivals. As we head through Lent towards Easter, one Hereford Church shares its story, showing how a mix of traditional worship with an engaging range of children's and family-friendly events is attracting those already involved as well as the wider local community.
As humans we all have a story to tell; a story that is unique to us and yet can often inspire others. In Wye Reaches benefice the churches are exploring how footprints help us to tell our stories to others and encourage one another in faith.
Volunteers at The Hub at St Peter’s Church in Peterchurch, Herefordshire celebrated receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service earlier this week with a special ceremony and tea party.
