South Wye Rural Benefice

We cover the churches of St. David, Little Dewchurch, St. Andrew, Dinedor and St. Cuthbert, Holme Lacy as well as the closed churches of St. John of Jerusalem, Bolstone and St. Dubricius, Ballingham. (St. John the Baptist, Aconbury is now cared for by the Dutchy of Cornwall Estate who have an office locally at Dewsall).

Holme Lacy church is looked after by the Council for the Care of Churches and can be hired for champing - please contact them via https://champing.co.uk/church/holme-lacy-herefordshire-st-cuthberts-church/

Our Rector, Revd Mark, is also Rector of the Wormelow Hundred Benefice. Please contact him if you are interested in a wedding or a Christening or if you want advice following the death of a family member. You can telephone him on 01981 540390 or email [email protected]

You can find details of our Sunday services on the Wormelow Hundred and South Wye Rural Benefices Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064810777863

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What's on

Ash Wednesday Service

for 1 hour
St Mary and St Thomas a Becket, Much Birch
Church Lane, Much Birch, HR2 8HT, United Kingdom

Come and join us as we start Lent with a service of Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes, reminding us of our the fact that we are not perfect but we are a work in progress!

Lent Course

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
Much Birch Community Hall
Church Lane, Much Birch, HR2 8HT, United Kingdom

ome and join us as we explore Matthew's view of Jesus as our Lent course this year. An informal gathering with a video and some questions to help us think about Jesus and what he means to us. So if you are exploring faith or have been coming to church for years, there is always something to learn! Refreshments will be available.

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Safeguarding

"Our Benefice 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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