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How a churchyard labyrinth revealed a surprising discovery about prayer habits

Published on: 11th July 2023

At St Dubricius church, which is part of the Wye Reaches benefice, removing a 180-year-old tree from the churchyard created a perfect space for a stone labyrinth. Created in the summer of 2022 for an arts and crafts exhibition, the vicar, Revd Tim Starling, kept intending to tidy up the stone labyrinth until he noticed that it was still being used.

St Dubricius Labyrinth

Prayer life: the foundation of a rural church

Published on: 21st June 2023

In a small Norman church on the Welsh border, a group of committed Christians has been reexploring prayer as part of the diocese’s Year of Prayer. The church of St Mary the Virgin in Welsh Newton is a beautiful building in a rural setting. It has been a place of worship for over 800 years, marking the seasons and the passing trends in Christianity. It stands witness to many generations of worshippers who have sought a deeper spiritual connection with the Almighty.


A commitment to prayer walking helps rural church connect with community

Published on: 11th April 2023

“The benefit of walking outdoors helps people to connect spiritually with the world around them and the message of hope that Easter brings.  It also gives us an opportunity to invite people to join us on Sundays.”


Bishop of Hereford's Sermon - Chrism Mass Sermon 2023

Published on: 5th April 2023

People project a lot of their own stuff onto you. A vicar told me a few days ago of their wife visiting the doctor’s surgery only to overhear a conversation amongst two others in the seats behind, complaining about the number of people in church post-COVID and blaming the vicar for it. 

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