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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.
11 new Priests and Deacons ordained
11 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Latest Articles
Young People achieve Archbishops' Award
11th July 2025
11 children from the Church of the Ascension CE Primary School in Wall Heath, Dudley have achieved the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award. The children were presented with their certificates by Bishop Martin at a special collective worship in school.
Attending the mass climate lobby
11th July 2025
Sue Adeney, NSM Minister and diocesan Eco Church lead, travelled to London this week to lobby her MP. She joined with approximately 5,000 people from across the country whose organisations were asking MPs to ‘act now, change forever’.
Retiring after 24 years in the ARCH benefice
10th July 2025
Richard Thorniley will retire at the end of this month after serving as Rector of Church Lench with Rous Lench & Abbots Morton & Harvington (the ARCH benefice) since 2001.
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