Bishop's Study Day 2 - Deepening our Prayer

We are delighted to announce that a second Bishop's Study Day will be open to everyone and our guest speaker will be the Rt Revd John Pritchard, former Bishop of Oxford. We look forward to welcoming you to Hereford Cathedral.

The day's theme will explore how we can deepen our prayer life as we continue our journey beyond 2023.  It is hoped an audio recording of the day will be made available via YouTube for those unable to attend this event.

Details about the day:

• The event will take place at Hereford Cathedral.  Doors open at 9:30 am
   
• Places should be reserved in advance, registration via Eventbrite. (For those turning up on the day, we will welcome you unless the event is a sellout.)
   
• This event will include hospitality - lunch, tea and coffee will be served. Guests are invited to make a small contribution to the running costs of the day.  
   
• Car park spaces at the diocese and Cathedral are by reservation only and for those with specific mobility or accessibility needs - please telephone The Cathedral or Diocese to make a reservation.  Guests are advised to park in the city centre car parks or use the park-and-ride facilities. 

About Rt Revd John Pritchard, former Bishop of Oxford:

John Pritchard retired as Bishop of Oxford in 2014. He now lives in Richmond, North Yorks where he is an Assistant Bishop. Prior to that he has been Bishop of Jarrow, Archdeacon of Canterbury and Warden of Cranmer Hall, Durham. His only ambition was to be a vicar, which he was in Taunton for eight happy years.

When Bishop of Oxford he was also Lead Bishop on Education, and chaired SPCK. He continues to speak, teach, write and lead retreats and pilgrimages in this country and abroad as long as the invitations keep coming!

He has a special interest in making the Christian faith accessible, interesting and credible in a sceptical culture, and in offering teaching and resources on contemporary spirituality. He has written over 20 books to meet those interests, including books of intercessions, the Life and Work of a Priest, and apologetics, discipleship, losing touch with God and, most recently (Jan 2022) Twenty Questions Jesus Asked. He remains fascinated by Jesus and the mystery of God. He reads a lot, walks, cooks and watches TV and live sport, as well as enjoying family, music and the arts.

Do watch this video invitation to the day to learn more about what you can expect