The gift of Christmas
This year’s Church of England Advent and Christmas theme focuses on the first and greatest Christmas gift of all: the gift of God being born as one of us in Jesus Christ.
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Faith, hope and love at Christmas
An article from Archdeacon Mark for December editions of parish magazines.
A Different Way of Seeing
Diocesan Secretary, Andy Todd has written this article for November editions of parish magazines. Have you ever noticed how a…
Safeguarding Sunday 2026
Safeguarding Sunday takes place this year on 15 November. This year’s theme is ‘Love Protects’ – rooted in the powerful words…
Rest, refresh and reset
An article from Bishop Martin for October's parish magazines. As I was writing this article in August, the fields and…
Jonathan Aiken visits the Diocese for Prisons’ Sunday
Prisons’ Sunday on 11 October marks the start of Prisons’ Week, which invites us to remember people who are often…
Breadth and variety in our churches
An article for September editions of parish magazines from Archdeacon Nikki: One of the many things I love about serving…
Clergy conference 2026
Every three years, the clergy of the Diocese meet for a clergy conference to pray, worship and learn together, as well…
150 years of the Mothers’ Union
9 August is Mary Sumner Day when across the world, members of the Mothers’ Union celebrate their founder, Mary Sumner. This…
Recognising different callings
Dean of Worcesters, Stephen Edwards has written this article for July editons of parish magazines: I was asked recently a…