Weekly eNews, 3rd September, 2026

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Bishop Richard’s 24-7 Prayer Pilgrimage around the diocese next week

As part of the 24/7 prayer movement’s week of prayer next week, starting 7th September, the Bishop is planning a week-long prayer perambulation around the diocese, visiting a list of churches each day, across several deaneries.  Starting in Abbeydore deanery, Bishop Richard will also be visiting churches in Ludlow, Ross & Archenfield and Clun Forest deaneries. Each visit will be 20 – 30 minutes and the Bishop will bring a short order of service. He is looking forward to as many people as possible joining the prayer services. The schedule is as follows, with some details still TBD:
Monday 7th September 2026 – Abbeydore Deanery

    10.30am till 11am   Clehonger, All Saints
   11.25am till 11.50am   Eaton Bishop, St Michales & All Angels   
   12.15pm till 12.45pm   Madley, Virgin Mary   
   1.45pm till 2.15pm   Preston-on-Wye, St Lawrence   
   2.35pm till 3.05pm   Blakemere, St Leonard   
   3.30pm till 4pm   Moccass, St Michael & All Angels
   4.25pm till 4.55pm   Dorstone, St Faith’s 
         
Tuesday 8th September 2026 – Ludlow Deanery

    3.30pm till 4pm   Hope Bagot, St John the Baptist   
   4.10pm till 4.40pm   Nash, St John the Baptist   
   5pm till 5.30pm   Boraston, Boraston   
   5.45pm till 6.15pm   Burford, St Mary   
   6.30pm till 7pm   Little Hereford, St Mary   
   7.15pm till 7.45pm   Middleton on the Hill, St Mary the Virgin   
         
Wednesday 9th September 2026 – Ross & Archenfield Deanery

    3.30pm till 4pm   Marstow, St Matthews
   4.10pm tiill 4.40pm   Bridstow, St Bridget
   4.50pm till 5.20pm   Foy, St Mary
   5.50pm till 6.20pm   Sollers Hope, St Michael
         
Saturday 12th September 2026 – Clun Forest Deanery

    11am till 11.30am   Clungunford, St Cuthberts   
   11.40am ill 12.10pm   Hopesay, St Mary   
   12.30pm till 1pm   Lydham, Holy Trinity   
   1.40pm till  2.10pm   Norbury, All Saints   
   2.20pm till 2.50pm   Wentnor, St Michael & All Angels 
   3pm till 3.30pm   Myndtown, St John the Baptist 
         
Sunday 13th September 2026 – Ludlow Deanery

    12.15pm till 12.45pm    Neem Savage, St Mary   
    1.40pm till 2.10pm    Silvington, St Michael   
    2.30pm till 3pm    Cleeton, St Mary   
    3.20pm till 3.50pm    Wheathill & Loughton, Holy Trinity 
 

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Shared Local Ministry

Deanery Roadshow dates announced

Join us for the Deanery Roadshow – Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from your Archdeacon and our Director of Mission and Ministry about how Shared Local Ministry will work in our diocese. This is an opportunity for worship and connection, time to ask questions and seek answers. We look forward to welcoming you to this event.

Thursday, 10th September, 7-9 pm – Ludlow Deanery

Thursday, 17th September, 7-9 pm – Pontesbury Deanery

Thursday, 15th October, 7-9 pm – Condover Deanery

Thursday, 15th October, 7-9 pm – Bromyard and Ledbury Deaneries, Much Cowarne Church

Wednesday, 4th November, 7-9 pm – Hereford and Abbeydore Deaneries

Thursday, 12th November, 7-9 pm – Kington & Weobley and Leominster Deaneries

 

 

 

Deanery Roadshow for Clun Forest Venue TBC Tuesday 20/27/28 October 7:00pm – 9:00pm