DBE: Governors’ & Governance Professionals’ Briefing
We are the Church of England in Worcestershire and Dudley.
Welcome to the Diocese of Worcester.
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Our diocesan vision is to grow as Kingdom People, sharing the good news of Jesus’ love in Worcestershire and Dudley.
As the body of Christ, God’s Kingdom People, we join together to worship God, make disciples, share hope, and transform communities as we live out values of love, compassion, justice and freedom.
The Diocese of Worcester is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults to worship and grow in Christ safely.
Welcoming Bishop Hugh
Hundreds of people from across Worcestershire and Dudley gathered in Worcester Cathedral on Saturday to welcome Hugh Nelson to the Diocese as the 114th Bishop of Worcester.
Latest Articles
ALMs celebration service held at Worcester Cathedral
26th January 2026
A service of celebration for Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMs) was held at the Cathedral on Saturday 24 January. This year’s ALMs have been trained to become children and youth work ministers, worship leaders or New Worshipping Community (NWC) ministers.
Marking Racial Justice Sunday
25th January 2026
Racial Justice Sunday takes place this year on Sunday 8 February and two parishes in the Diocese are planning special services to mark the occasion using the resources available from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
Meeting children and young people
22nd January 2026
Bishop Hugh’s first Monday as Bishop of Worcester saw him spending time with two schools. He presented Broadheath CE Primary School and Lower Broadheath Church with a silver Church and School Partnership Award before visiting Wolverley CE Secondary School in Kidderminster where he met with some of the pupils.
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