This section contains transcripts from the Bishop of Hereford's video messages.
Bishop of Hereford's Message
Bishop Richard's Weekly video Message - Transcript 24.07.2025
This week, Bishop Richard shares his final video before a summer break, offering encouragement to clergy and lay leaders working faithfully in challenging contexts.
Bishop Richard's Weekly video Message - Transcript 17.07.2025
Bishop Richard's video comes from General Synod this week, where the Hereford motion for fairer Church funding gained real traction. He also shares encouragement and a challenge from the Thy Kingdom Come initiative.
Bishop Richard's Weekly video Message - Transcript 10.07.2025
This week, Bishop Richard shares about a visit from a youth group from Brazil, which was full of energy, questions, and prayers for young people in our diocese. Their passion sparks an important challenge: how can we shape church life to truly welcome the next generation? Are we willing to change?
Bishop Richard's Weekly video Message - Transcript 03.07.2025
This week, Bishop Richard shares from the Ordination retreat, as eight deacons and five priests prepare to be ordained into ministry. He reflects on vocation, the joy of service, and the call on all of us to build up the body of Christ together.
Bishop Richard's Weekly video Message - Transcript 26.06.2025
This week, Bishop Richard explores mission and evangelism and reflects on the importance of tolerance for other faiths and cultures.
Bishop Richard's Weekly video Message - Transcript 19.06.2025
This week, Bishop Richard reflects on why sustaining local church ministry matters. As General Synod approaches, he calls for a fairer, simpler funding model to secure the future of parish life.
Bishop Richard's Weekly video Message - Transcript 12.06.2025
This week marks Bishop Richard’s 250th video! To celebrate, he hands the mic to the Youth Hubs team, sharing how they're building bridges with young people and helping them discover faith. Please pray for this vital work to grow and flourish.
Bishop Richard's Weekly video Message - Transcript 05.06.2025
This week, Bishop Richard shares his final postcard from earlier travels, recorded in the vibrant Religious Complex in Doha, Qatar.
Bishop Richard's Weekly video Message - Transcript 29.05.2025
This week, Bishop Richard shares his Ascension Day reflection…from 40,000 feet above South Sudan! He explores what it means to be “close to God” — not in altitude, but in faith.
Bishop Richard's Weekly video Message - Transcript 22.05.2025
This week, Bishop Richard shares signs of hope and new life as Easter draws to a close.