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Sacred Shadows & Lanterns: Much Wenlock Priory Marks Six Decades of Preservation

Published on: 19th November 2024

On Saturday evening over 300 people gathered for a stunning light display and lantern parade at Much Wenlock Priory, marking the 60th anniversary of the historic site's transfer from Wenlock Estates to English Heritage's custodianship.

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St Peter’s Church and The Hub receive King's Award for Voluntary Service

Published on: 14th November 2024

As part of the King’s Birthday honours, it has been announced this morning that the volunteers of St Peter’s Church and the Hub in Peterchurch has received a King’s Award for Voluntary Service for their support of its local community. This is the only award this year for Herefordshire and so marks a very significant achievement.

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A statement from The Rt Revd Richard Jackson, Bishop of Hereford

Published on: 12th November 2024

A statement from The Rt Revd Richard Jackson, Bishop of Hereford following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby:


Fire Pit Services Draw Young Families back to Church – outdoors in Worthen

Published on: 31st October 2024

All Saints Church in south Shropshire has created an innovative outdoor worship space, transforming a previously unused section of its churchyard into a vibrant outdoor worship area, breathing new life into this historic sacred space.

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Seeking the real meaning of Allhallowtide

Published on: 24th October 2024

As Halloween dominates this time of year for so many families, what deeper significance and spiritual comfort can we find in traditions old and new?

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Cinematic Heritage: Marketing Churches as Film Locations

Published on: 15th October 2024

“Lights, Camera, Faith." We’re shining a spotlight on churches and encouraging local teams to think about how we use our many wonderful buildings as locations for film, TV, and advertising productions, providing an additional opportunity to generate income for parishes.

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Answering the Call: Faith in Fostering partnership set to transform young lives

Published on: 10th October 2024

Faith in Fostering is a partnership between Hereford Diocese and Herefordshire Council fostering team which is set to transform young lives in Herefordshire.

Faith in Fostering

Net Zero small grants for churches and church halls

Published on: 8th October 2024

Hereford Diocese has received a total of £58,850, which it will give in grants of up to £10,000 to churches and church halls for small projects such as new LED lighting, pew heaters, insulation, or to update electric supply. 

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Net Zero Carbon push to get triple boost

Published on: 1st October 2024

A team of three Net Zero Carbon Project Managers advisors are being appointed to support the three dioceses on the journey to reduce carbon emissions from clergy homes, church buildings and schools.

Erica and Lee Net Zero Team

Order of St Ethelbert Awards recipients and citations announced

Published on: 27th September 2024

The recipients of the 2024 Order of St Ethelbert Awards have been announced

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