Two churches celebrate removal from Heritage Risk Register
Published on: 10th November 2023St Mary’s Stottesdon and St Michael’s, Croft are two Churches celebrating this week after being officially removed from the Heritage Risk Register.
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A very special shropshire Ark delivers school meals
Published on: 28th October 2023A scramble through the kitchen cupboards revealed – you’ve guessed it - five loaves of bread and two fish fingers – you couldn’t make it up for a church school! Without a miracle, the staff needed another plan to feed everyone. One of the office team took the initiative and rang a local farmer for some help.
South Shropshire Interfaith Forum holds silent peace vigil in Craven Arms
Published on: 25th October 2023Local people: Christian, Jewish and Muslim joined together for a silent vigil held last Saturday at the Auction Yard, Craven Arms. They came together in response to the horrors of the past two weeks to pray for peace and unity as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. The group stood together outside Craven Arms Community Centre in South Shropshire to hold 30 minutes of silence for all those who have been killed on each side of this conflict and to pray for peace in the region.
Statement on recent flooding from Bishop Richard
Published on: 24th October 2023In the wake of storm Babet, we have once again seen the devastating impact of extreme weather on homes and businesses in our diocese. My prayers are with all those who have been affected.
A first for Kingsland CE primary school - awarded School of Sanctuary status
Published on: 3rd October 2023Pupils, staff and parents at Kingsland Church of England Primary School in Herefordshire proudly celebrated becoming the first local school to be credited as a School of Sanctuary. This status is a recognition of the school’s unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of warmth, welcome, and inclusion for refugees and individuals seeking asylum.
Let us Pray – a project helping to uncover the patterns of childhood prayer
Published on: 29th September 2023“Let Us Pray… anywhere?” is a research project into the prayer habits of children led by Hereford Diocese Education Team. The partnership project involves seven Church of England primary schools and their local churches.
Silver Eco Church Award for Hereford Diocesan Office
Published on: 6th September 2023The Diocesan office received the Silver Eco Award, after completing an Eco church survey as many churches and the Cathedral in the diocese have done. The award for the Diocesan office, along with those given to parish churches and the Cathedral will enable the Hereford Diocese to apply for the Eco Diocese award, recognising its commitment to caring for creation.
Appointments and Departures Q3 2023
Published on: 22nd August 2023News from Hereford Diocese of the latest appointments and departures Jun - Sep 2023
A Joyful Journey of Faith: A family decision to get Baptised
Published on: 31st July 2023A local Herefordshire family who attend Holy Trinity Church which is part of the West Hereford Team Ministry, share their family journey from coming back to church to getting baptism and then seeking confirmation.
Linked partnership an expression of generosity
Published on: 26th July 2023Every year a number of churches in deaneries across Hereford support young African students to train as priests as part of our linked partnership with Tanzania. As we celebrate our local ordinations, we delight in the news that four men in Africa have also felt that special call to serve God in dioceses across Tanzania.
