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Kathy and David Bland attend Royal Garden Party

Published on: 9th May 2023

Earlier today, Kathy and David Bland attended the second Royal Garden party of the season and bumped into a familiar face from Hereford Diocese.


Bishop Richard confirmed as a Bishop Assistant to Her Majesty for The Coronation

Published on: 3rd May 2023

Earlier today, Lambeth Palace issued a Press Notice confirming the Bishops who will play a role in the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey, this includes our own Bishop of Hereford, The Rt Revd Richard Jackson. 


Growing local ministry: four new Local Pastoral Visitors commissioned

Published on: 2nd May 2023

Last Sunday, Four Local Pastoral Visitors were commissioned at St John’s, Ludlow, to serve with Revds Melia Cope and Richard Hill as part of the pastoral care team for the benefice. They are the first group of Local Pastoral Visitors to be commissioned in this new role in the diocese, but their service is rooted in the longstanding pastoral care which has been offered by laypeople in the benefice.


Love your Burial Ground Week & Churches Count on Nature 2023 (3rd May - 11 Jun)

Published on: 27th April 2023

Love your Burial Ground Week is a celebratory week which Caring for God’s Acre has been running for many years. During the week all who help to look after churchyards, chapel yards and cemeteries are encouraged to celebrate these fantastic places in any way they choose.


How one craft project led a village church to new funding

Published on: 27th April 2023

A churchwarden in Herefordshire has crafted her own approach to supporting her local church by combining her passion for needlework with a unique line of designer embroidered clergy stoles.


Catalyst to new encounters

Published on: 27th April 2023

"When pioneers gather together, we can feel the collective energy in the room and gain a sense that the church would do well to utilise this irrepressible force for change."


Remembering Philip Wilcocks, Lay Chair Bishop's Council

Published on: 20th April 2023

Philip's commitment to service in all areas of his life reflected his quiet and deeply held Christian faith. Despite his recent ill health, he remained committed to prayer and regularly encouraged others. He played a huge role in shaping the Church of England across the Diocese of Hereford, and I am privileged to have known him. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.


A commitment to prayer walking helps rural church connect with community

Published on: 11th April 2023

“The benefit of walking outdoors helps people to connect spiritually with the world around them and the message of hope that Easter brings.  It also gives us an opportunity to invite people to join us on Sundays.”


Bishop of Hereford's Sermon - Easter Sunday 2023

Published on: 8th April 2023

“While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.” The resurrection means that God’s life: eternal life comes to those who repent and believe in the power of the Holy Spirit.  That could be you today.


Maundy Money 2023 recipients announced

Published on: 5th April 2023

We are delighted to confirm that Mrs Susan Lewis and Mr Tristram Jenkins from Hereford Diocese are this year’s recipients of Maundy Money. This year King Charles will hand out maundy money for the first time as a monarch. The service will take place on Thursday, 6 April, at York Minster.

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