Borderlands Rural Chaplaincy attends reception at Buckingham Palace
Published on: 20th March 2025Borderlands Rural Chaplain Rev'd Nick Read met HM The King on Monday at a reception at Buckingham Palace for the Royal Countryside Fund
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Engaging Families Through Lent and Easter: Holmer Church Case Study
Published on: 19th March 2025As 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.
More than just a pair of shoes – sharing our faith with others
Published on: 11th March 2025As 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 receive King’s Award for Voluntary Service at special ceremony
Published on: 11th March 2025Volunteers 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.
Golden Valley Pilgrimage Route Receives County Tourism Award as the Unsung Hero
Published on: 28th February 2025The Golden Valley Pilgrimage Route has been recognised as Herefordshire's unsung hero at this week’s Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards. The pilgrimage route received the honour during the annual awards night that showcased the best of the county's thriving tourism industry.
3rd anniversary of war in Ukraine a worrying time for refugees in the diocese
Published on: 21st February 2025Join the Support for Ukraine Project team, the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain and others for an evening of remembrance and prayer on the 3rd anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine at St Peter’s church in Hereford, on Monday, 24th February at 7:30pm
West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative Announces New Co-Directors
Published on: 14th February 2025The West Midlands Regional Racial Justice Board is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd. Canon Douglas Machiridza and The Revd. Dr. Sarah Hayes as the new interim Co-Directors of the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative.
Generosity That Transforms: The Story Behind Hereford Academy's CCF Success
Published on: 12th February 2025The Hereford CE Academy is one of three Church of England secondary schools in the diocese, launched an inspiring new Royal Navy Combined Cadet Force (CCF) section. The initiative is a commitment to nurturing not just the academic growth of pupils, but their character, leadership, and sense of service to others.
Nurturing a culture of safeguarding in our parishes – new training announced
Published on: 7th February 2025Recognising the need to embed a culture of safeguarding at all levels of the diocese, our safeguarding team and leadership are rolling out new training and resources for Parish Safeguarding Officers
A cherry tree in Ludlow seeds understanding and compassion for interfaith
Published on: 5th February 2025On Holocaust Memorial Day, pupils at Ludlow Primary School had a powerful moment of reflection and unity, learning about the importance of building interfaith understanding and compassion for one another.
