A new guide to New Worshipping Communities (NWCs) in the Diocese has been launched. It will support parishes who are looking to find creative ways of reaching people beyond our existing congregations as we look to reach our target of creating 100 NWCs by 2030.
Bishop Martin, in his role as Acting Bishop of Worcester, has announced that four people from across the Diocese have been appointed as Honorary Canons in the Cathedral.
John Stanbury, who was our Diocesan Secretary during the 1990s has died after a long illness.
A diocesan service for Racial Justice Sunday on 9 February will be held at St Anne's Church, Bewdley at 4pm. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.
In 2023 we launched a seven-year transformation programme, assisted by funding from the national church, aiming to transform communities through churches that are growing in health and sustainability. The first data back from churches is showing encouraging signs of growth.
Sarah Powell has been appointed as the new Director of Finance for the Diocese, replacing Shaun Mooney who is leaving the role in January.
During Advent this year, Mary and Joseph will be travelling around the Diocese as they journey towards the Cathedral for Christmas Eve.
Last week’s Diocesan Synod meeting included the debate of two different motions which were proposed by deaneries.
Diocesan Property Manager, Ruth Beard has been promoted to Diocesan Director of Property in recognition of her work managing the housing portfolio across the Diocese; the diocesan office building, and going forward taking on the strategic management of the Glebe land portfolio.
Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Roger Latham as the new Vicar of Great Malvern, St Mary and St Michael (The Priory).
Mark Carter is expanding his role to become diocesan Director of Church Buildings and Net Zero as part of the diocese’s increasing focus on the climate crisis agenda.
On Wednesday 9 October we hosted a one-day ‘Smaller Churches Conference’ at The Pear Tree Inn, Worcester. The conference was attended by almost 90 delegates from smaller churches across the Diocese.
The recent independent audit of safeguarding practices in the Diocese of Worcester and Worcester Cathedral has highlighted good practice and commended the ‘solid foundation for a safeguarding culture that prioritises the well-being of individuals and fosters a safer environment for everyone in the diocese'.
In the Cathedral yesterday, Bishop Martin was commissioned as the Acting Bishop of Worcester, a role which he will hold throughout the vacancy in See while continuing to be Bishop of Dudley.
An exciting new partnership between the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester is set to give a boost to the region’s push for Net Zero Carbon by 2030.
People from across the Diocese gathered in the Cathedral on Sunday for a special service to say goodbye and thank you to Bishop John ahead of his retirement.
We are planning a diocesan ‘posada’ during Advent this year with Mary, Joseph and the donkey travelling around to a different church in the diocese each day from 1 December.
Thanks to funding from the national church, the Diocese of Worcester has been able to create a new team to support parishes as we work together towards achieving the outcomes of our diocesan vision and Transformation programme.
Stewardship and Resources Officer, Chris Boden is changing his role slightly to spend more time supporting parishes with their finances.
14 of those ordained in June trained through the ‘Auxiliary Pathway’. With a second cohort of candidates due to start in September, hear from two of those who were ordained Deacon this year.
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