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Remembering the Queen at Suckley Church
Published: 13th September 2022Suckley Church held their annual BFG Fest (Beer, Food and Gifts Festival) last Saturday - and it became a welcome natural opportunity to bring people together when we all needed each other.
Church services planned for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Published: 12th September 2022Churches across the Diocese are planning special services to celebrate the life of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Bishops' statements on the death of HM The Queen
Published: 8th September 2022Statements from the Bishops of Worcester and Dudley.
Worcester Cathedral - 'Living Gently on the Earth'
Published: 5th September 2022In May 2022, Worcester Cathedral launched Living Gently on the Earth – a series of events, talks, and workshops on caring for our planet. More events are planned throughout the Autumn and Winter.
Prisons' Week 2022
Published: 5th September 20229 October will be Prison Sunday, and during this Prisons’ Week, we pray for prisoners, their families, victims of crime, the courts, the police, and probation services and all who work in prisons and the Criminal Justice System.
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Linking Lives: Addressing loneliness together in moments we encounter each other
Published: 5th September 2022Linking Lives UK is a national Christian charity, motivated to address loneliness by being alongside Churches, who are connecting with people facing loneliness in their neighbourhoods.
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A form of expression, protest and love
Published: 5th September 2022An article for October editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones.
Visit a church over the Heritage Open Day weekends
Published: 2nd September 2022Churches across Worcestershire and Dudley are opening their doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days (9-18 Sept) with a range of activities for all ages and a chance to discover the story behind our historic churches and the communities they serve.
Men’s Shed at St Clement’s Church, Worcester
Published: 1st September 2022It is hoped that the crypt at St Clement’s Church in Worcester will become the venue for a new ‘Men’s Shed’, enabling local men to come together, learn new skills and chat over a cup of coffee.
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An open letter from our bishops
Published: 11th August 2022Following the end of the Lambeth Conference, Bishops John and Martin have sent a letter to all clergy and Readers. It is published here so it can be read by everyone in our diocese.
Disability Awareness Sunday
Published: 10th August 2022Having a disability should not be a bar to worship or to inclusion in the church community.
Licensed Lay ministers
Published: 10th August 2022This September sees more people being admitted as Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) in Worcester Cathedral, and others starting their training for this ministry.
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The Revd Nigel Taylor heads to Newcastle
Published: 8th August 2022The Bishop of Berwick and acting Bishop of Newcastle, Mark Wroe has announced that Nigel Taylor, currently Rector of Kidderminster Ismere Team, has been appointed Vicar of St Mary's Church, Monkseaton.
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Treasurers resources pilot
Published: 5th August 2022Along with the Dioceses of Sheffield and Rochester, our diocese will be piloting new training and support resources for treasurers produced by the National Church over the next few months. Are you a treasurer who might be involved?
Ensuring churches are accessible for all
Published: 5th August 2022Having a disability should not be a bar to worship or to inclusion in the church community. Read more about Disability Awareness Sunday and a recent General Synod commitment.
Community confirmation in Martley
Published: 3rd August 2022Bishop Michael Hooper recently baptised and confirmed Karen at Heaton House in Martley where the parish hold a twice monthly communion service.
Readers reception with the Archbishop of York
Published: 2nd August 2022Kath Davis and Eileen Tomlin recently attended a reception with the Archbishop of York to celebrate 100 years of the Central Readers' Board.
Bishops of Peru & Morogoro in Worcester
Published: 24th July 2022Bishop Jorge of Peru and Bishop Godfrey of Morogoro both attended the service in Worcester Cathedral ahead of attending the Lambeth Conference later this week.
Thank you from Stuart Ness
Published: 22nd July 2022Stuart Ness leaves as our Registrar today. He has thanked Bishop John & all those who he has worked with during his time in the Diocese.
Plaque commemorating persecuted Jews unveiled in Worcester
Published: 22nd July 2022Dignitaries have gathered in Worcester to commemorate the city’s medieval Jewish community. Bishop John attended the event, apologising for his predecessor’s actions in helping to drive the Jewish Community from the city in around 1275.
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