Glenn Reading to be Rector of the ARCH Benefice
Published: 30th June 2025Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Glenn Reading as Rector of Church Lench w Rous Lench & Abbots Morton & Harvington in Pershore & Evesham Deanery.
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11 new Priests and Deacons ordained
Published: 29th June 202511 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Join the mass climate and nature lobby
Published: 26th June 2025On Wednesday 9 July, the Revd Sue Adeney from our diocese will join thousands of people from every corner of the UK in Westminster for a mass climate and nature lobby and deliver a powerful message to our MPs.
The online faculty system is changing
Published: 26th June 2025The online faculty system which all churches use to request permission to repair or make changes to their buildings under the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules is being upgraded to a new Building Management Portal.
Increased support for safeguarding
Published: 24th June 2025Following last year’s safeguarding audit, which recommended that the diocesan safeguarding team should be further strengthened, Casey Gallagher has joined the team as Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.
Different generations sing together in Leigh Church
Published: 23rd June 2025On Sunday 22 June, Animato, the children's choir who rehearse each Thursday in Leigh church, joined with the extended Leigh Church Choir (Leigh Singers) for a concert in Leigh Church.
Second cohort progressing well on Auxiliary Pathway
Published: 18th June 2025The second Auxiliary Pathway cohort started in September 2024. This group includes people who are training to be Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) alongside those who are exploring a vocation to be ordained.
The value of learning communities (film)
Published: 18th June 2025Teams of people from churches across the Diocese looking to start or grow a New Worshipping Community have been part of the Myriad learning community since January 2024. In this video we hear about what's it's like to be a part of a learning community.
Worship for pre-schoolers in Droitwich
Published: 17th June 2025‘Sparkle Tots’ is church for pre-schoolers and their parents or carers. It takes place at St Nicholas Church in Droitwich on Mondays during term time.
New Assistant Bishop in Peru
Published: 16th June 2025The Diocese of Peru has appointed the Revd Victor Condori as their new suffragan Bishop Coadjutor.
Connecting with young people in Alvechurch
Published: 12th June 2025St Laurence Church in Alvechurch, just outside Redditch, has a group of young people who attend church with their families. The Ministry team has been working with the group to explore ways of helping them feel that it’s their church too, involving them with different ministries.
Joint confirmation service in Worcester
Published: 10th June 202510 candidates from St James, Welland, St Stephen, Barbourne, Claines and St George in Worcester were confirmed at Pentecost Sunday at a service at Claines Church. Two of those being confirmed were also baptised.
Caring for Creation at Great Malvern Priory
Published: 5th June 2025To mark Environment Sunday, and buoyed up by Great Malvern Priory’s Silver Eco Church Award, the Priory’s Environment Group led Altogether Worship, as part of setting the Priory’s sights on the Gold Eco Church award.
Love Your Burial Ground & Churches Count on Nature
Published: 5th June 2025Love your burial ground week and churches count on nature runs from 7 – 15 June. It’s a week dedicated to celebrating our churchyards and the biodiversity which can found there.
Youth Pastor Nathan brings fresh vision to Malvern Chase
Published: 5th June 2025Nathan Shipton started a new role as Youth Pastor for the Malvern Chase team in April 2024 bringing with him a fresh vision and passion for engaging with 11–18 year olds that has already made a difference across the churches’ communities.
St Stephen's Barbourne delighted with new HUBB Church website
Published: 29th May 2025St Stephen’s Barbourne recently launched a new website, using a HUBB Church template, and are really pleased with the end result. Priest in Charge, Lindsey Coulthard, shares their journey.
New Area Dean for Worcester
Published: 22nd May 2025Kalantha Brewis, Rector of Hallow and Grimley with Holt and Lower Broadheath on the Western edge of Worcester has been appointed as the new Area Dean for Worcester.
Diane Cooksey becomes Team Rector and Renewal Leader
Published: 21st May 2025At All Saints Church in Sedgley on Sunday, Diane Cooksey was installed as Team Rector of Gornal and Sedgley and Renewal Leader at All Saints.
Readers gather at Holland House
Published: 20th May 2025A Readers residential was held at the weekend with over 30 Licensed Lay Ministers from across the Diocese coming together at our diocesan retreat house, Holland House near Pershore.
Pershore Priest involved in the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Published: 16th May 2025The central and Anglican Communion members of the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) have been announced and include our very own Canon Claire Lording, Vicar of Pershore with Pinvin, Wick & Birlingham.
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Glenn Reading to be Rector of the ARCH Benefice
30th June 2025
Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Glenn Reading as Rector of Church Lench w Rous Lench & Abbots Morton & Harvington in Pershore & Evesham Deanery.