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WHO WE ARE
A Christian presence in every place, bringing communities together.
WHERE WE MEET
Churches, pubs, fields. In homes and work places. Wherever people gather.
OCCASIONS
Life events – christenings, confirmations, weddings, funerals.
 
‘Grow Strong has been such a huge part of my life’
 ‘It was somewhere I could be safe’
 ‘I could challenge myself and experience adventure’
 ‘(Grow Strong) Feels like a second family’
 ‘We could share our problems and offer advice, providing the space to reflect’
 ‘Grow Strong really helped me to develop my leadership skills and gain confidence in other vital life skills’
 ‘Such a beautiful community has developed because of Grow Strong’
 ‘It’s a place I feel safe’
 ‘A world away from everyday life’
 ‘I feel free and can be me there’
 ‘I hope the Grow Strong community will continue to look out for each other’
 ‘A massive thank you to all who made Grow Strong so special’
Abbeydore Deanery is a Christian grouping of 35 churches in 33 parishes.
From Hay-on-Wye and Hereford in the North, towards the Black Mountains of Wales and Brecon Beacons National Park. Four priests with lay and ordained volunteers, administer to a community of around 12,000 souls. Part of Hereford Diocese, the Church of England, and the international community of Anglicans.
This year’s diocesan theme is ENGAGEMENT. Previous years of PRAYER (2023) and FAITH (2024) have inspired us to focus this year on how our churches reach out to love and serve their communities and know them better. Let’s make 2025 a year of celebrating how this happens across the Abbeydore Deanery. From large projects like The Hub at St Peters, and the Food for Families initiative which distributes food support through our schools ahead of the main holidays, and the churches who open their doors to welcome pilgrims, to smaller initiatives that regularly offer times for our communities to get together – often over tea and excellent cake!
The symbol of this year of ENGAGEMENT is a pair of sandals – how are we stepping out to serve the needs of others? How are we stepping into the shoes of others to better understand and connect with our communities? A pair of sandals will be travelling around the deanery and appearing at different events when you’ll be encouraged to add a label, or even a photo, which describes a form of engagement with your community or something you’ve learnt by engaging with others beyond the church.  Let’s continue to inspire one another to be watchful for God, who is already at work in our communities, and be willing to join in.
Below is a conversation with Bishop Richard, former chaplain to the Bishop, Revd Nicol Kinrade and Revd Steve Hollinghurst, Mission Enabler – Environment. To mark the start of our Year of Engagement in 2025, Revd Steve explores the hopes and prayers for Bishop Richard and Revd Nicol Kinrade.
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