Appointments and Departures Q2 - 3, 2024
Published on: 3rd July 2024News from Hereford Diocese of the latest appointments and departures: July - Sept 2024
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Church Transforms for Interactive Learning Experience
Published on: 5th June 2024St. Laurence’s Church in Church Stretton hosted an interactive event that welcomed over 200 local primary school children. The church hosted six stations designed to help the children explore the events following Jesus' resurrection
New Prebendaries Installed at Hereford Cathedral
Published on: 8th May 2024The Bishop installed two new Prebendaries on Sunday
Appointments and Departures Q1-2 2024
Published on: 30th April 2024News from Hereford Diocese of the latest appointments and departures: Jan - Jun 2024
The Bishop of Hereford makes his Maiden Speech to House of Lords
Published on: 22nd February 2024The Rt Reverend Richard Jackson, Bishop of Hereford, delivered his Maiden Speech on 22nd February in a debate on aligning poverty reduction policy-making across Government. Bishop Richard spoke on rural poverty and its widescale impact on the communities of Hereford Diocese with particular reference to the mental health of the farming communities.
Rev’d Sean Semple announced as sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Cyprus & the Gulf
Published on: 7th February 2024Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, and the Synod of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf are pleased to announce the election of the Revd Sean Semple to be the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf.
Rural church explores alternative service in a bid to engage local community
Published on: 1st February 2024The café church format allows a more relaxed style and opportunity for people to meet up, eat together and discuss life issues from a Christian standpoint. "We have been delighted to welcome on average nearly 30 people to each meeting. This includes new people who live in the local community but who do not regularly attend a Sunday service in our Church building."
Gemma Martin appointed new DDE for Hereford Diocese
Published on: 22nd January 2024The Dioceses of Hereford and Worcester are pleased to announce a new cross-diocesan appointment which will see Gemma Martin take over as the next Diocesan Director of Education for Hereford Diocese following the departure of Canon Andrew Teale in April 2024.
Plough Sunday honours the farming community
Published on: 11th January 2024A sense of joy and communal spirit are being celebrated by many churches across Hereford Diocese including those in Abbeydore Deanery and Fownhope Benefice as part of Plough Sunday, a cherished tradition that marks the beginning of the agricultural year.
Harmony and Hope: A special Ukrainian Christmas Celebration Unites Cultures
Published on: 20th December 2023Over a hundred guests and hosts came together in a heartwarming celebration hosted by the Bishop of Hereford last weekend. The festive gathering, which took place at the The Bishop’s Palace in Hereford featured performances by a Ukrainian children's and adult choirs singing traditional Ukrianian songs.
