When the four parishes of Apedale committed themselves to prayer in response to Bishop Richard's Day of Prayer for Generosity, they could hardly have anticipated how powerful their faithful witness might prove. What began as a day of prayer resulted in an unexpected windfall of £1,700 of donations and, more significantly, a series of unexpected conversations with people beyond the church walls.
Church music has been at the heart of Christian worship for centuries, lifting hearts and souls in praise to God and enriching our faith through sacred song. So we were delighted to see Dr Andrew Padmore BEM, a regular organist at St Laurence's Church, Ludlow, receive the Fellowship of the Royal School of Church Music – one of the highest honours in church music, recognised for his outstanding contribution to our Christian heritage.
The vicarage in Tupsley has had an energy retro-fit as part of a national church pilot project
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
