Diocesan Matters

Living Gently on the Earth Lent course

If you haven't yet organised a Lent course for 2027, why not consider the Living Gently on the Earth resources which have been developed by members of both the Cathedral and the diocesan Climate Crisis group.

A head and shoulders shot of Archbishop Sarah Mullally in her purple Bishop's shirt

Archbishop Sarah to visit the Diocese

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally will visit the Diocese over the weekend of 6 and 7 February. She will spend two days in the Diocese visiting churches and meeting with a range of people; hearing some of our stories and offering encouragement.

Chris Smith praying the guitar at the front of church as people look on as they sit in a café church style

New national church funding awarded

Our diocese has been awarded £3.6 million to continue to support churches as part of phase two of our programme to ensure our churches are healthy and sustainable for the future.

A group of children and staff stand at the front of church holding two Church and School Partnership Award certificates. Stood next to them are members of clergy, the Deputy Head of the school and others from the parish

Silver Church & School Partnership Award in Droitwich

St Peter’s CE Academy and St Peter’s Church in the Saltway Team have been awarded a silver Church and School Partnership Award recognising the close relationship between the church, school and local community.