Raising up the saints! Is it a time of reformation?
The Revd Laura Hewitt is Rector of StowCaple Benefice and a Rural Church Missioner for the diocese.
Ministry
Recipe for a ‘mixed economy’ in a rural benefice: “You have to see where the Holy Spirit is moving and work with those strengths”
Two years ago, Stanford Bishop’s Church of St James was looking at a gloomy future, most likely involving closure. But all that has changed since it became a Festival Church.
“I feel more confident to recognise God at work,” says Sue Lane, ICM student
"I feel more confident to recognise God at work" Sue Lane is a pastoral visitor and local worship leader in…
Finding out about Funeral Ministry at Crematorium Open Day, 4th July 2026
Finding out about Funeral Ministry at Crematorium Open Day On Saturday, 4th July, Hereford Crematorium is holding an open morning,…
Is your faith ordinary or extraordinary? asks The Rev’d Stephen Griffiths
Is your faith ordinary or extraordinary? Well…the right answer is both. Responding to the call to follow Christ makes an…
“Expect to meet with God” on pilgrimage, says Rev’d Laura Hewitt
“Expect to meet with God!” says Rural Church Missioner, The Rev’d Laura Hewitt I have been working for a year…
Safeguarding: It’s not just policy, it’s personal by Nikki Roberts
It's not just policy, it's personal: Nikki Roberts is the Assistant Safeguarding Trainer for the diocese; here she talks about…
Helping older children to stay in Messy Church by Ed Ceney
Messy Church’s new Messy Momentum/Gather project tells young people they are “still welcome here” Messy Church, beloved by many of…
Celebrating our saints by Fr. Guy Cole
Celebrating our diocese by Fr Guy Cole On 16th May, 2026, we kick off our season of pilgrimages celebrating our…
A Long View: 1,350 Years Behind Us, 1,350 Years Ahead By Ian Hill
A Long View: 1,350 Years Behind Us, 1,350 Years Ahead by Ian Hill, Net Zero Project Manager This year, as…