News - Diocese of Hereford

Youth Hubs Exceed Expectations – Hub & Spoke offers New Model for Rural Ministry

Published on: 19th August 2025

The groundbreaking Youth Hub initiative is moving from pilot phase to full project, with communities across the diocese embracing this fresh approach to ministry with young people in a rural context. The project which operates on a hub and spoke model has achieved its initial goals in the original pilot areas and is beginning to generate interest across the diocese. It is starting to shift how parishes approach youth and children's ministry.

A former Biologist Turned Minister Nets New Hope for Craven Arms

Published on: 12th August 2025

Revd Steve Alston, a former Biologist with a doctorate in zoology, is building a new church and sharing God’s love with a forgotten Shropshire border town. The work, which is supported through prayer and traditional ministry methods, is seeing Steve build relationships during his daily walks through the town.

Lord-Lieutenant meets Six Shropshire Parishes having a Community Impact

Published on: 11th August 2025

The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner JP, accompanied by the Dean of Hereford the Very Revd Sarah Brown, Archdeacon of Ludlow, Ven Dr Fiona Gibson, and Deputy Lieutenant Katherine Garnier, spent much of last Monday (4 August 2025) touring six parishes in South Shropshire which are part of the Ludlow Archdeaconry. Shropshire as a county is shared between the Dioceses of Hereford and Lichfield.

A new name for Amberley chapel as it adopts Saints Brigid and James as patrons

Published on: 1st August 2025

The historic Amberley Chapel was filled to capacity on Sunday 27th July as the Maund Group of Churches celebrated a significant milestone in the chapel's spiritual journey. The chapel, which is linked with Marden parish north of Hereford, was formally brought into the patronage of Saints Brigid and James during a joyous service bringing the community together in worship.

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Rural Church Celebrates Nearly Four Decades of Partnership

Published on: 31st July 2025

St James' Colwall Celebrates Nearly Four Decades of Partnership with St James' Aston an inner-City Birmingham Parish as together they enjoy fellowship and hospitality.

Are co-ordinators the unsung heroes of children, youth and family ministry?

Published on: 11th July 2025

Co-ordinators, administrators, project managers – call them what you will, they are the grease to the wheels of this critically important ministry and often its unsung heroes.

New Diocesan Independent Safeguarding Chair Announced

Published on: 8th July 2025

Hereford Diocese is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Sollom as the new Independent Chair of the Hereford Diocese Safeguarding Advisory Panel. Ms. Sollom brings extensive experience in social care leadership and safeguarding practice to this role, which provides independent oversight and scrutiny of the Church of England in Herefordshire and South Shropshire’s safeguarding work.

Legacies look forward as well as back

Published on: 7th July 2025

When Priory PCC member Richard Philips added a legacy in his Will to benefit the church, he wanted to make sure it looked to the future

Order of St Ethelbert Awards deadline extended for 2025 nominations

Published on: 2nd July 2025

The deadline for the 2025 Order of St Ethelbert Award nominations has been extended

Caring for Creation: Church of England Schools Champion Climate Action

Published on: 1st July 2025

As Net Zero Week 2025 approaches (5-11 July), Church of England schools across Hereford Diocese are leading the way, showing how to tackle climate change and reduce our carbon footprint. With nearly 50% of schools already committed to the Let's Go Zero campaign, the diocese is seeking to build momentum and transform environmental action in Church of England schools.