Ordination Retreat.

Putting the spiritual development of each child at the centre of our church-school partnerships.
Online Conference (via Zoom)

We are really excited to be partnering with the Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS) for this online conference for the Diocese. Through reflections and workshops for primary school Headteachers, local clergy and church volunteers, we will explore how we can build better links between our schools and churches. So that, together we can see all of our children flourishing spiritually.  Book now for your place.

Free Tickets

Book here: Together for our children - CPAS Ventures | Brushfire

How to recruit and retain diverse governors with a focus on race and age.

For Chairs of Governors and Governors

Working in partnership with the Dioceses of Hereford, Gloucester and Truro, Sharon Warmington will share with us the reasons why diversity is good for school governing bodies and how Chairs, Governors, Clerks and Heads can proactively attract, recruit and retain diverse representation to change the face of governance for the betterment of all students.

Why Diversity is Good for the Governing Body - Here we focus on the primary reasons why having a variety of cultures and backgrounds can make the school more adaptable to an ever-changing environment and society. It will also look at how setting an example at the top, will ultimately have a trickle-down effect for more diversity in the senior and middle leadership of the school.

One God, one faith, one focus - When specifically working with church or faith-based schools, NBGN is able to focus on the existing differences within individual governing bodies and how to compliment skill sets by focusing on cultural differences that will add value and strength to the school.  We also identify how to achieve balance and connectedness with stakeholders from other churches/denominations in a genuine and responsible way, ensuring schools avoid tokenism whilst retaining the religious character of Church of England Schools.

As an international Governance Practitioner and local school Governor, Sharon Warmington is also a public speaker, facilitator and a strategic leader, having worked nationally and internationally on projects in the private and public sector.  Sharon’s bespoke approach to any situation works perfectly with small groups or larger audiences, from front of house staff to senior leaders and boardroom executives.

In essence, Sharon brings a global perspective and a set of principles, that if followed, will empower and inspire participants to become diverse leaders in their own settings.

• Governor Information.
• Session Flyer

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Ordination Retreat.

Ordination of Priests Service and Events.

Ordination Retreat.

Ordination of Deacons Service and Events.

Ordination Retreat.

Meeting of the Bishop's Staff at the Diocesan Offices or via Zoom (tbc)

For Chairs of Governors and Governors

We are delighted to welcome Mike Simmonds, an experienced educationalist with a focus on governance to share his knowledge and experience with the Hereford Diocese. Through consultancy, training, motivational speaking and coaching, Mike is involved in a variety of projects and activities that seek to bring about transformation.

Mike is Director and Education Consultant of GO MINISTRIES Ltd whose strapline is Enabling Projects that Transform and has been in Christian ministry for 40 years in a variety of contexts across the UK.  He has been Chair of the members and directors of a multi-academy trust and as Chair on many other governance boards including Interim Executive Boards over the years.

Author of ‘Church School Governance’. By Grove Books and multiple papers and training materials, he is also Governance Consultant for the Diocese of Chelmsford and the Vine Schools Trust and part of a delivery team of the Church School Governance Training Programme at Liverpool Hope University.

This session will enable governing bodies and trust boards to reflect on their experiences over the past 18 months and begin to formulate their next strategic steps in supporting their school in the most effective way.

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Following the publication of the research by the BRF-Messy Church discipleship team, we are seeking to share learning with church leaders across our diocese and all those who are interested in or working to deliver intergenerational ministry.

This is an opportunity to hear about what the local team, led by Kathy Bland learned from the pilot projects in our diocese as well as other areas of the country.  This interactive webinar is an opportunity to listen, learn and ask questions.

Please register to join this free online event

To find out more or to read the full research please visit Messy Church and follow the links to the 'Voyage of Discovery' pages. 

For Headteachers and staff members from the Senior Leadership Team

Speaker: Tim Hill, Senior HMI for Herefordshire

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General Synod.

General Synod.

General Synod.

General Synod.

The Team are back again this year, with another week of prayer, bible study and community. Please do join the event for daily Facebook for prayer,  bible reflections created by the Taizé community and chat via the chat function.

If you are 18-35, there is a Zoom group you can join daily to take time discussing the daily bible reflections with fellow pilgrims. Please register for this on Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/8b5vu8

There will also be services live on Facebook on Friday and Saturday evening, run by our Bishops from the three organising dioceses - Hereford, St. Albans and Birmingham. 

Like the Taize at Home Facebook Page or contact Lizzie Hackney for more information.

General Synod.

The Team are back again this year, with another week of prayer, bible study and community. Please do join the event for daily Facebook for prayer,  bible reflections created by the Taizé community and chat via the chat function.

If you are 18-35, there is a Zoom group you can join daily to take time discussing the daily bible reflections with fellow pilgrims. Please register for this on Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/8b5vu8

There will also be services live on Facebook on Friday and Saturday evening, run by our Bishops from the three organising dioceses - Hereford, St. Albans and Birmingham. 

Like the Taize at Home Facebook Page or contact Lizzie Hackney for more information.

Future Building Bridges Network for churches supporting schools.  

Networking, prayer and encouragement for Christians supporting schools across the Diocese of Hereford region.

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscOuvqDkoGNGhJkqtOQy9WCgqxie6Sthb  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This open network is facilitated by Mark Harrington from the Diocese of Hereford Education Team.
Mark.Harrington@hereford.anglican.org, or 07983298340

The Team are back again this year, with another week of prayer, bible study and community. Please do join the event for daily Facebook for prayer,  bible reflections created by the Taizé community and chat via the chat function.

If you are 18-35, there is a Zoom group you can join daily to take time discussing the daily bible reflections with fellow pilgrims. Please register for this on Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/8b5vu8

There will also be services live on Facebook on Friday and Saturday evening, run by our Bishops from the three organising dioceses - Hereford, St. Albans and Birmingham. 

Like the Taize at Home Facebook Page or contact Lizzie Hackney for more information.

The Team are back again this year, with another week of prayer, bible study and community. Please do join the event for daily Facebook for prayer,  bible reflections created by the Taizé community and chat via the chat function.

If you are 18-35, there is a Zoom group you can join daily to take time discussing the daily bible reflections with fellow pilgrims. Please register for this on Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/8b5vu8

There will also be services live on Facebook on Friday and Saturday evening, run by our Bishops from the three organising dioceses - Hereford, St. Albans and Birmingham. 

Like the Taize at Home Facebook Page or contact Lizzie Hackney for more information.

Meeting of the Hereford Archdeaconry Mission & Pastoral Sub-Committee  (HAMPSC) via Zoom (tbc).

The Team are back again this year, with another week of prayer, bible study and community. Please do join the event for daily Facebook for prayer,  bible reflections created by the Taizé community and chat via the chat function.

If you are 18-35, there is a Zoom group you can join daily to take time discussing the daily bible reflections with fellow pilgrims. Please register for this on Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/8b5vu8

There will also be services live on Facebook on Friday and Saturday evening, run by our Bishops from the three organising dioceses - Hereford, St. Albans and Birmingham. 

Like the Taize at Home Facebook Page or contact Lizzie Hackney for more information.

The Team are back again this year, with another week of prayer, bible study and community. Please do join the event for daily Facebook for prayer,  bible reflections created by the Taizé community and chat via the chat function.

If you are 18-35, there is a Zoom group you can join daily to take time discussing the daily bible reflections with fellow pilgrims. Please register for this on Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/8b5vu8

There will also be services live on Facebook on Friday and Saturday evening, run by our Bishops from the three organising dioceses - Hereford, St. Albans and Birmingham. 

Like the Taize at Home Facebook Page or contact Lizzie Hackney for more information.

Meeting of the Diocesan Board of Finance and Diocesan Synod (venue or Zoom tbc)

Joint Meeting of the Bishop's Council & Finance Committee at Brimfield (tbc).

This is the first sustaining conference for churches supported by A Rocha UK, Hazelnut Community Farm and Trinity College, Bristol.  It seeks to bring together theological thinking around creation and Christians who are active in sustaining communities which are caring for the land. 

To find out more and how to register visit the Hazelnut Community Farm website

Meeting of the Diocesan Advisory Committee at Hereford Diocesan offices (tbc).

Ludlow Archdeaconry Mission & Pastoral Sub-Committee (LAMPSC) via Zoom (tbc).