Churches Together/Christians Together groups
Christians Together in Ewyas Harold
Taizé Prayer at Dore Abbey
A time for prayer, silence and chants in the special atmosphere of Dore Abbey on Sunday 14 June at 18:30. All are welcome, come and experience the presence of God in in this contemplative setting!
Thy Kingdom Come
Thy Kingdom Come is an initiative that runs from Ascension to Pentecost where you pray for 5 people to know Jesus. They have updated their ecumenical resources for 2026. They also have developed some resources for children at Thy Kingdom Come.
The One
(Photo credit: Erin Hankins and Grace Edwards)
“‘The One’ is a space run by young adults, for young adults — a space to ask questions, explore faith, worship, pray, and build genuine, lasting friendships (just like we already have ). Our heart is to create a place where young adults feel known, supported, and encouraged in their walk with God, while complementing the incredible work already happening across churches in Herefordshire.
As young adults in Herefordshire, we’ve been so grateful for the strong support and community provided through churches and youth groups growing up. Now we’ve moved beyond the 11–16 age group most commonly catered for, we recognise a need for more opportunities to stay connected with other christians at a similar stage of life. As three young people united by a passion to see young adults connect and deepen their faith, we decided to create something ourselves.
Since launching last December, we’ve hosted three gatherings with the aim of helping young people grow their faith in ways that are meaningful to them. Through panels, a Q&A on personal faith, a worship night, sharing testimonies and exploring Scripture together we’ve tried to have something on offer for everyone. With so much going on, there’s been opportunity for people to get involved and be a part of our team, be a part of growing and supporting God’s Kingdom in Herefordshire.
At the core of each event is a recognition that everyone is on a different journey, has different giftings and ideas that we want to support and grow.
To see what we’re up to, you can visit our instagram @the_one_hfd or you can contact us at theonehfd@gmail.com.”
Erin Hankins
Through the Roof
‘One Body, Many Parts’: Independence or Interdependence?
Disability Awareness Sunday 2026
‘One Body, Many Parts’ (1 Corinthians 12) is the theme of this year’s Disability Awareness Sunday on 27 September 2026. Young autistic Christian author, Triona Brading, is encouraging all churches to ‘save the date’!
Triona is one of the authors of a new book: ‘Belonging without Barriers’, a much-needed resource on disability inclusion as a gospel issue, due out on 20 March 2026. Also, by Triona Brading is ‘In His Image’, a colourful children’s book on what it means to be neurodivergent.
For Disability Awareness Sunday, Triona is teaming up with charity Through the Roof on a new free resource for churches, due out in April, exploring how all types of people are needed in God’s Church – including those who are disabled or neurodivergent.
In a video to accompany the resource, Triona will share her story of discovering, aged 21, that she is autistic. She is passionate about sharing the truth that being ‘different’ (in how your body or brain works) does not stop you being part of God’s family or using your gifts to strengthen it. ‘You are the body of Christ. Each one of you is a part of it.’ (1 Cor. 12:27).
What is ‘Interdependence’?
Interdependence is depending on each other and on God to support our needs. The world encourages us to depend on no-one but ourselves. But Jesus encouraged true community and interdependence.
The beauty of an interdependent church is the opportunity to bless and serve each other, bringing our unique gifts, skills, experiences, strengths and weaknesses for God to use to build his kingdom.
Triona herself explains how she sees God’s family, the Church, as interdependent:
‘Every part is needed: [1 Cor. 12] verse 21 gives quite a funny visual to imagine… (As an autistic person, I might chuckle to myself because I will imagine it literally happening!) “The eye can’t say to the hand ‘I don’t need you’. The head can’t say to the feet ‘I don’t need you’. In fact, it’s quite the opposite”.
Can you imagine it?! Body parts going rogue and breaking free of the body, hopping away and trying to live independently of one another? … That’s the thing about us as the Body of Christ. We need one another!’
Tim Wood, CEO of Through the Roof, who wrote the Foreword to the book ‘Belonging Without Barriers’, says:
‘At its core, accessibility is a theological issue. The Church is the Body of Christ and every member is an indispensable part of it (1 Cor 12). … Scripture teaches about inclusion, dignity and (one of Through the Roof’s core values) interdependence. In a world that often prioritises independence and perfection, the gospel offers a different vision: interdependence and grace. Interdependence recognises that we are dependent on God and interdependent upon one another. Arguably it is modelled by God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.’
Join us to celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday
Celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday on 27 September 2026 or on any Sunday!
It is a chance for churches across the UK to begin or deepen conversations about inclusion of disabled and neurodivergent people. It’s about being God’s family, journeying together.
Download the free resources to show Triona’s video, involve disabled people in worship, and take a step toward a church where every person belongs and can play an active part.
Get a copy the free resources (in English or Welsh) at:
throughtheroof.org/forchurches/disability-awareness-sunday
Be part of the movement. Let’s transform lives together.
Through the Roof is a UK Christian disability charity, named after the original ‘Roofbreakers’ who lowered the paralysed man through the roof to Jesus (Luke 5). Their mission: transforming lives through Jesus with disabled people.
The charity resources volunteer Roofbreakers – local disability champions who help guide their churches on a journey of Access, Belonging, and Commission.Follow Through the Roof on socials @TTRChangesLives or visit www.throughtheroof.org
Find Triona on Instagram @triona.creative.discipleship
An Evening with Paul and Fiona Jones
“Paul Jones, lead singer and harmonica with Manfred Mann, actor (from fringe to West End and Broadway), and broadcaster (BBC Radio 2, Jazz FM, TV). Currently touring again with The Manfreds.
Fiona Hendley Jones, former actress and singer (West End theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre, TV series “Widows”, etc.), is now a Christian speaker at church meetings and conferences.
Hear how faith in God has changed their lives – An inspiring, humorous, and powerful story of their journey to finding God. From atheism in the Sixties, from fear and deception to the joy of unconditional love.
Paul and Fiona will share their story in word and song.
Tickets will be available soon from our website https://www.rossbaptist.org/ or the church office.”
First Friday
Are you looking for an event that combines live music and fellowship? The next First Fridays will take place on 5 June at Tomkins Theatre from 7pm to 9:30pm! All are welcome!
“The ‘Hereford Gospels for Today’ to tour diocese
An inspiring collection of community responses to The Hereford Gospels, one of Hereford Cathedral’s greatest treasures, will go on tour around the diocese this summer.
The initiative of Bishop David Thomson, pictured, the project features over 60 artist submissions in response to The Hereford Gospels, a fascinating manuscript which was created around 800AD.
Bishop David, who has led the project, said, “I am absolutely thrilled at the way in which the oldest treasure of our diocese has inspired so many of our people today, over 1200 years later.”
The Hereford Gospels for Today [were] dedicated on Pentecost Sunday….The book will travel to Leominster Priory 27 May – 22 June, where Bishop David will lead a service on Trinity Sunday, 31 May. It will then be displayed in St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye (27 June – 6 July), Much Wenlock Parish Church (11-19 July), Hereford Cathedral (25 July – 6 Sept) and St Laurence’s Ludlow (10 – 23 September).
As part of the diocese’s 1350 Year of Celebration, the Cathedral is currently displaying The Hereford Gospels in its exhibition Shaping Early Medieval Faith: The Hereford Gospels.
Read the full press release: The Hereford Gospels for Today | Hereford Cathedral
Thank you!
Kingdom Over Nation
CTE have compiled a series of resources as an ecumenical response to Christian nationalism. Have a read of these resources and tell us how you think they might impact your CT group and your church: go to Churches Together in England’s website and search Kingdom Over Nation or click the link. CTiH and CTE are keen to know your thoughts. Email me at herefordshireceo@gmail.com to let me know!
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Hope Together – Goal for Life
This summer, Goal of Life — a football-themed Gospel from our friends at Hope Together, helps you share the message of Jesus during one of the world’s most-watched events. Go to http://www.hopetogether.org.uk/shop to find out more!
Message from Hereford Homeless Forum
HHF are seeking locations to host two remaining emergency accommodation pods, preferably in church car parks. If you can help or would like more information, please contact Bob Barnett at Robert.Barnett@herefordshire.gov.uk
St Mary’s Church, Kington
“Our new monthly Wild Church takes places on the second Sunday in the Vicarage Garden, which is led by Tim Gluyas, a Forest School teacher. This month we fed some lambs, explored the idea of shepherding and pathfinding, built dens and, of course, toasted marshmallows.”
Biblical History Group
“The next lecture will be held in the Chapterhouse Conference Room at 2pm on Saturday 13 June (tea/coffee & biscuits from 1:30). The subject is Hebrew Signs in the Desert presenting new evidence for the Israelite presence in Sinai. It takes the form of inscriptions carved into the rocks that relate directly to the biblical narrative of the Exodus journey … including some which might actually be in the hand of Moses himself. These inscriptions are claimed to be the earliest alphabet in human history … and they turn out to be written in the most ancient form of Biblical Hebrew. Time to learn how to read Proto-Sinaitic!”
Rural Missioner’s Guild
Do you want to be part of a community that seeks to further and deepen rural mission? This guild is hosted by Arthur Rank Centre which seeks to encourage and strengthen ecumenical work in rural spaces. Click on Rural Missioner’s Guild to find out more and how you can join!
Volunteer Opportunity- Revive Community Café
Do you have a few hours to spare each week? Do you want to meet some new people, learn new skills, make a real difference to the community? Do you want to help be ‘the hands and feet of Jesus’?
Here at Revive Community Cafe, Christian Life Church, we are looking for more volunteers, and we would love you to join our amazing team. We are looking for friendly faces to help with any of the following:
• Write people’s orders and take payments.
• Make and serve tea, coffee and treats.
• Cook or prepare sandwiches, toasties etc.
• Wash up and keep things tidy.
No experience is needed as full training will be given. A lovely lunch is provided whenever you serve, and we have a great team to work with. All you need is just a welcoming smile, a willingness to learn, and maybe coming alongside someone who needs a hearing ear or a comforting word. We were recently voted winner of the Hereford Times Best Community Project, we want to ensure we can continue serving the community by being a place where people can find warm, welcome and peaceful surroundings.
Where: Revive Cafe at Christian Life Church, 133 Edgar Street, Hereford.
When: flexible shifts, anytime Tuesday to Friday, between 9.30am and 3.00pm
How: Contact Lesley Marrett at lesleymarrett@aol.com, or drop in to Revive Cafe and have a chat. Tel: 01432271071
Lifewords
Lifewords are a charity that provide biblical resources, in print, online and in-person. Their new resource Lifebringers is a way of collaborating, resourcing, and sharing the Bible through real lives, real contexts, and a shared hope. If you would like to find out more about stocking these resources for your church, please contact herefordshireceo@gmail.com. You can look at the resources at https://www.lifewords.global/.
Racial Justice resources
“Love Your Neighbour
In these resources we explore what it really means to love our neighbour, especially given the current narratives of hostility, fear, suspicion and hatred of the ‘other’, particularly asylum seekers, refugees and anyone who is not British or Irish ‘enough’.
We discuss how the Bible provides a blueprint for a world where everyone belongs; where everyone is loved, valued and affirmed for who they are, and not what they look like or have to offer. And one in which our identity is ultimately to be found in Christ, as brothers and sisters of one ‘race’: the human race. I believe that this message is ‘for such a time as this’ (Esther 4:14). It is one that speaks through the ‘flags’, banners, protests and invective, relaying a message of unity and hope. Just as the greatest commandment speaks about loving God and one another, Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross offers us all the hope of being united with God and with one another.
Let us use Racial Justice Sunday (and other Sundays) to stand together in love, rejecting those words, actions and behaviours that go against Christ’s teachings, and embracing those biblical principles that foment unity, cohesion and engagement.
Richard Reddie, Director of Justice and Inclusion, CTBI
UCB Prayerline Volunteers
Do you have a heart for helping others? Do you feel God is calling you deeper into your prayer life? Are you interested in becoming a UCB Prayerline volunteer? Then click here to find out more: UCB Prayerline Volunteering.
Rural Mission and Ministry Course
10 – 11 November 2026
St Columba’s House, Woking. GU22 8AB
Designed for those serving in rural contexts, lay and ordained, from all denominations, the course blends practical input with space to rest, reflect, and share with others who understand the joys and challenges of rural ministry. We’ll explore themes like community engagement, communication, farming, vision-setting, and resilience—all grounded in real-life rural experience.
Whether you’re new to rural ministry or many years in, this is a chance to be resourced and refreshed.
Click here to find out more and book.
Barnfest
This is a Christian conference that takes place on a farm in a barn in Newent! There are speakers, children and youth work and you can also camp overnight! For more information go to Barnfest.uk.
A double calling”
“During the installation of the Most Revd Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury, the Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, one of the Presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE) (pictured), asked the new Archbishop to sign an Ecumenical Covenant “and join your voice to ours in prayer and in the service of the Gospel in our nation.” Read more. Tessa told CTE that it’s “a double calling to serve the Gospel and to navigate structures rarely shaped with women’s leadership in mind”. Read her thoughts in Smashing the stained-glass ceiling.”
UCB Prayerline Volunteers
Are you interested in becoming a UCB Prayerline volunteer? Do you have a heart for helping others? Do you feel God is calling you deeper into your prayer life? You can find out more below:
Churches Together in Ross-on-Wye and District
Ross Community Larder is a Churches Together in Ross ministry which is run from St. Mary’s Hall on Tuesday mornings. They are short of the following items: tinned meat, tuna, pasta sauce, sweet corn, and custard. If you can donate items, please leave them in the collection points in Morrisons or Sainsbury’s, or in the box under the landing table.
Vennture
Vennture’s Criminal Justice Mentoring Programme supports individuals leaving prison, on probation, or at risk of further involvement in the criminal justice system. Many carry trauma and experience poor mental health, broken relationships and unstable housing. Without consistent support, the offending cycle can quickly repeat.
Last year, we established 30 mentoring relationships across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our dedicated Link Workers walk alongside individuals, helping secure accommodation, access health services and employment, and, where possible, rebuild family connections.
The outcomes are encouraging. Our reoffending rate was just 3%, compared to a national average of 39%. This steady, trauma-informed work strengthens families and contributes to safer communities across our county. Please pray for those rebuilding their lives, and for our Link Workers. If you would like to support this work, visit: www.vennture.org.uk/donate
Rural Mission and Ministry Course
10 – 11 November 2026
St Columba’s House, Woking. GU22 8AB
Designed for those serving in rural contexts, lay and ordained, from all denominations, the course blends practical input with space to rest, reflect, and share with others who understand the joys and challenges of rural ministry. We’ll explore themes like community engagement, communication, farming, vision-setting, and resilience—all grounded in real-life rural experience.
Whether you’re new to rural ministry or many years in, this is a chance to be resourced and refreshed.
Click here to find out more and book
Victim Support
“Have you or someone you know been affected by crime?
Victim Support West Mercia can help.
Victim Support is a charity that provides free, independent, and confidential support to anyone affected by crime and traumatic events in England and Wales. It doesn’t matter what the crime is, when it happened, or whether or not it has been reported to the police.
Our trained team will discuss the impact of crime, provide immediate support and information or help find the right service for longer-term specialist support.
- Our Independent Victim Advocates offer dedicated, ongoing support to the most vulnerable victims, helping people to feel safer and find ways to manage after crime.
- Specialist support is provided to victims of Modern-Day Slavery or exploitation, working closely with agencies across the system.
- Our Road Collision service supports those bereaved or who’ve sustained life changing injuries due to road traffic incidents.
- We offer victims access to Restorative Justice, giving them a voice and helping to repair harm by enabling communication with those responsible.
- We know that people may not be ready to report crime straight away. The Visual Evidence Service records photographs of personal injuries or property damage so that victims can use this in the future.
- Our I Am Me! training raises awareness of Hate Crime and its impact. We empower people to recognise, respond to, and challenge hate in all its forms
- You can learn more about all our services through our informative talks, which can be tailored to suit your needs. We can also attend relevant events to raise awareness of Victim Support West Mercia
To discuss contact Margaret Reilly, Community Engagement and Training Officer, email: margaret.reilly@victimsupport.org.uk or phone 07950 859835
Anyone affected by crime can:
- Call 01905 726896, West Mercia Victim Support Gateway, Monday – Friday 9:00 – 5:00
- Email VictimSupportGateway@victimsupport.org
- Call our 24/7 national Support Line: 0808 1689111
- Use our Live Chat service (24/7)
- Contact us through Text Relay and in British Sign Language
- Our My Support Space app offers self-help tools and resources to help people manage and move on from the impacts of crime
To refer online, find out more, or explore ways you can help us visit the Victim Support website.”
Stories from Hereford Diocese included in the June issue of CTiH’s newsletter
To find out more, please go to: Messy Momentum
To find out more, please go to South Wye Foodshare
To find out more, please go to West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative