Statement from Hereford Diocese following Data Breach
Published on: 27th August 2025A statement from Hereford Diocese following the data breach associated with DBS checks through Access Personal Checking Service (APCS).
News
Youth Hubs Exceed Expectations – Hub & Spoke offers New Model for Rural Ministry
Published on: 19th August 2025The groundbreaking Youth Hub initiative is moving from pilot phase to full project, with communities across the diocese embracing this fresh approach to ministry with young people in a rural context. The project which operates on a hub and spoke model has achieved its initial goals in the original pilot areas and is beginning to generate interest across the diocese. It is starting to shift how parishes approach youth and children's ministry.
A former Biologist Turned Minister Nets New Hope for Craven Arms
Published on: 12th August 2025Revd Steve Alston, a former Biologist with a doctorate in zoology, is building a new church and sharing God’s love with a forgotten Shropshire border town. The work, which is supported through prayer and traditional ministry methods, is seeing Steve build relationships during his daily walks through the town.
Lord-Lieutenant meets Six Shropshire Parishes having a Community Impact
Published on: 11th August 2025The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner JP, accompanied by the Dean of Hereford the Very Revd Sarah Brown, Archdeacon of Ludlow, Ven Dr Fiona Gibson, and Deputy Lieutenant Katherine Garnier, spent much of last Monday (4 August 2025) touring six parishes in South Shropshire which are part of the Ludlow Archdeaconry. Shropshire as a county is shared between the Dioceses of Hereford and Lichfield.
A new name for Amberley chapel as it adopts Saints Brigid and James as patrons
Published on: 1st August 2025The historic Amberley Chapel was filled to capacity on Sunday 27th July as the Maund Group of Churches celebrated a significant milestone in the chapel's spiritual journey. The chapel, which is linked with Marden parish north of Hereford, was formally brought into the patronage of Saints Brigid and James during a joyous service bringing the community together in worship.
Rural Church Celebrates Nearly Four Decades of Partnership
Published on: 31st July 2025St James' Colwall Celebrates Nearly Four Decades of Partnership with St James' Aston an inner-City Birmingham Parish as together they enjoy fellowship and hospitality.
Are co-ordinators the unsung heroes of children, youth and family ministry?
Published on: 11th July 2025Co-ordinators, administrators, project managers – call them what you will, they are the grease to the wheels of this critically important ministry and often its unsung heroes.
New Diocesan Independent Safeguarding Chair Announced
Published on: 8th July 2025Hereford Diocese is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Sollom as the new Independent Chair of the Hereford Diocese Safeguarding Advisory Panel. Ms. Sollom brings extensive experience in social care leadership and safeguarding practice to this role, which provides independent oversight and scrutiny of the Church of England in Herefordshire and South Shropshire’s safeguarding work.
Legacies look forward as well as back
Published on: 7th July 2025When Priory PCC member Richard Philips added a legacy in his Will to benefit the church, he wanted to make sure it looked to the future
Order of St Ethelbert Awards deadline extended for 2025 nominations
Published on: 2nd July 2025The deadline for the 2025 Order of St Ethelbert Award nominations has been extended
