Announcement on Sunday 24th November 2024
The Bishop of Hereford is delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Laura Hewitt has been appointed as Rector of the StowCaple group of parishes and Rural Church Missioner.
We hold Laura in our prayers as she prepares for this next stage of her ministry, and for the people at Holy Trinity, Lyonsdown and St James Church, New Barnet in the St Albans Diocese.
Bishop David Thomson will licence Laura on Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 7pm in Kings Caple Church. Bishop Richard will be on study leave and Bishop David will be acting bishop during this time.
Further details concerning the licensing and the service to be used will be provided in the new year by the Bishops Chaplain.
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Diocese News – click here to see this week’s news from Hereford Diocese, and here to read the latest version of Inspire! magazine.
Periscope (a Christian lifestyle magazine) is now digital! – as it is no longer possible for this to be posted out – the e-magazine is available to download here.
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PAST NEWS & EVENTS:
Retirement of Rev’d Crispin Pemberton – Sunday 21 April 2024
Crispin’s final service as Rector of StowCaple Benefice took place at a packed Sellack church. The sun shone as it was Crispin’s birthday(!), which also helped with parking on the field and socialising outside after the service.
Many thanks to Suzannah for organising and rehearsing a magnificent choir, supplemented by family and friends. The music by Stanford, Handel, Byrd, Berthier and Finzi complemented the service perfectly.
Crispin explored the irony of today’s reading – John: The Good Shepherd and His Sheep – in this his final sermon!
The church had been beautifully prepared by many members of all the churches across the Benefice and special thanks are given to Kathy for preparing a memorable gift for Crispin, as well as to all involved in the preparation of refreshments, particularly Barbara for the gorgeous cake. More photos of the service can be found in the Gallery: click here.
Coronation Celebrations – click here for a selection of photos taken at Peterstow & Bridstow church celebrations.
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations – click here for a selection of photos taken at the Jubilee Benefice celebrations.