Much Birch: St Mary & St Thomas a Becket

Welcome to the church with two dedications! Yes, we have both St. Mary, a traditional dedication dating back to the founding of our church back in the mists of time but probably around the 9th C and St. Thomas Becket, who was also known as "The Man for all Seasons" in the play and film of the same name. At some stage in the 1400s, as best we can determine, someone went on pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral, was healed and had a special carving done to go on the preaching cross in the churchyard. This was rediscovered in the 1990s when a grave was being dug.

We underwent a modernisation in the early 2000s and recently have refurbished the Victorian glass in the East End, which is well worth a visit.

You can find out about our worship via our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064810777863
This takes you to our joint Benefices Facebook page.

"Our parish of Much Birch is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO (Revd Mark Johnson) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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Revd Mark Johnson

Becket House, Much Birch Herefordshire HR2 8HT

Rector
01981 540390
What's on

A Celebration of Godparents

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Much Birch Community Hall
Address
Much Birch, HR2 8HT, United Kingdom

Come and join us as celebrate the role of Godparents and renew our own commitment as members of God's family. (Coffee and Croissants available from 10.00 a.m.)

Everyday faith

Discover how we can support you to find and follow God in your everyday life.

You can now support St. Mary and St. Thomas a Becket church via the Easygiving option whenever you buy something online.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Much Birch is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Carl Steventon – Tel. 07593817717.

If you feel that there is immediate danger, then call 999

You can find more details at the Diocesan Safeguarding website: https://www.hereford.anglican.org/Safeguarding

National helplines:

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Childline – 0800 1111
Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900
NAPAC – 0808 801 0331
Samaritans – 116 123
Family Lives – 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141

Please see the Support for victims and survivors on the Diocese of Hereford Safeguarding Pages for support agency information and links.
https://www.hereford.anglican.org/parish-support/safeguarding/safe-spaces/"

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