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This week, Bishop Richard reflects on work, rest, and wellbeing. He reminds us that ministry (and life) flourishes not through overwork, but by living within God’s rhythms of work and rest.
This week, Bishop Richard shares stories from pilgrimage walks and festivals where spiritual curiosity is alive and growing.
This week, Bishop Richard reflects on reports of a “quiet revival” among young people after the pandemic. Whether the statistics hold or not, he challenges us to be ready should new seekers turn up at our churches.
This week, Bishop Richard returns after the summer break with reflections from his prayer pilgrimage around the diocese. He reminds us that prayer isn’t just ritual, but a real partnership with God — specific, heartfelt, and transformative.
This week, Bishop Richard shares his final video before a summer break, offering encouragement to clergy and lay leaders working faithfully in challenging contexts.
Bishop Richard's video comes from General Synod this week, where the Hereford motion for fairer Church funding gained real traction. He also shares encouragement and a challenge from the Thy Kingdom Come initiative.
This week, Bishop Richard shares about a visit from a youth group from Brazil, which was full of energy, questions, and prayers for young people in our diocese. Their passion sparks an important challenge: how can we shape church life to truly welcome the next generation? Are we willing to change?
This week, Bishop Richard shares from the Ordination retreat, as eight deacons and five priests prepare to be ordained into ministry. He reflects on vocation, the joy of service, and the call on all of us to build up the body of Christ together.
This week, Bishop Richard explores mission and evangelism and reflects on the importance of tolerance for other faiths and cultures.
This week, Bishop Richard reflects on why sustaining local church ministry matters. As General Synod approaches, he calls for a fairer, simpler funding model to secure the future of parish life.