Christmas Day Sermon from Hereford Cathedral by Bishop Richard Jackson
Published on: 24th December 2024A transcript of the Christmas Day sermon from Hereford Cathedral given by The Rt Rev'd Richard Jackson, Bishop of Hereford
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Rural Shropshire church receives grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Published on: 19th December 2024The Parochial Church Council of Nash and Boraston has received financial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to repair St John the Baptist Church, Nash. The money will help complete work on the 13th-century tower, 16th-century spire and the south nave roof. Thanks to National Lottery players, the project aims to remove St John the Baptist Church from the Heritage at Risk Register and secure its long-term future as a place of worship and as a welcoming space for local people and visitors.
Singing and ringing our way to faith
Published on: 12th December 2024Our choirs and bell-ringers are pulling the community into the heart of worship and taking church on the road.
Appointments Q3-4 2024 and Q1 2025
Published on: 6th December 2024News from Hereford Diocese of the latest appointments: October 2024 to Spring 2025
Advent traditions old and new - inspiring ideas
Published on: 28th November 2024As we prepare to start the season of advent we reflect on the many traditions across churches in our diocese highlighting the ways in which local communities come together to celebrate Christmas.
Sacred Shadows & Lanterns: Much Wenlock Priory Marks Six Decades of Preservation
Published on: 19th November 2024On 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.
St Peter’s Church and The Hub receive King's Award for Voluntary Service
Published on: 14th November 2024As 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.
A statement from The Rt Revd Richard Jackson, Bishop of Hereford
Published on: 12th November 2024A 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 2024All 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.
Seeking the real meaning of Allhallowtide
Published on: 24th October 2024As Halloween dominates this time of year for so many families, what deeper significance and spiritual comfort can we find in traditions old and new?
