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New Archdeacon of Ludlow takes up role

Published on: 29th April 2021

The Venerable Fiona Gibson was collated as Archdeacon of Ludlow during a service of Choral Evensong at St Laurence's Church, Ludlow on Sunday 25 April.


Statement from The Anglican Bishops in the West Midlands

Published on: 22nd April 2021

Racism has no place in the Church of England, but we must face the fact that it still exists


Statement from Bishop of Hereford following the death of HRH Duke of Edinburgh

Published on: 9th April 2021

It is with deep sadness that we heard the news today of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Throughout his life, Prince Philip was committed to service and demonstrated this commitment through his steadfast support of Her Majesty and service of our country.


Hereford Times Article - Resurrection and emerging from Covid

Published on: 6th April 2021

As we start to emerge from COVID restrictions, it feels a bit like a resurrection. Spring is here and suddenly new possibilities open up. It used to be standard practice on Easter religious broadcasts to roll out a Bishop to cast doubt on the bodily resurrection of Jesus.


Bishop of Hereford's Easter Sermon

Published on: 2nd April 2021

The Rt Revd Richard Jackson will deliver his second Easter sermon at Hereford Cathedral on Sunday 4 April


Maundy Money 2021 recipients announced

Published on: 1st April 2021

Two people from Hereford Diocese have been nominated by the Bishop of Hereford to receive Royal Maundy Gifts from The Queen in recognition of their exemplary Christian service to church and community over many years


From Upton Bishop to Jerusalem: A Pilgrimage during the winter lockdown

Published on: 31st March 2021

A church congregation in Upton Bishop in Herefordshire used the recent lockdown to encourage one another through daily exercise whilst raising money for the church finances. All the usual fundraising opportunities were out of the question but the determined group set out to invite Upton Bishop village to take part in a virtual walking tour to reach Jerusalem by Easter.


Walk through real-life Easter Garden in Kington

Published on: 30th March 2021

As Easter approaches and Christians worldwide prepare to walk through the events of Holy Week to the resurrection on Easter Day, one church in Herefordshire is bringing the story to life by creating a full-scale Easter garden.


Appointments and Departures Q1 2021

Published on: 29th March 2021

News from Hereford Diocese of the latest appointments and departures - January - April 2021


Farewell as Tim Bridges retires

Published on: 29th March 2021

Many of our Churchwardens are looking after buildings and contents which tell the story of our faith and Christianity in this country, said Tim Bridges, who retires as Church Buildings Officer from the Diocese of Hereford this week.

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