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Grants awarded to support benefices with Ministry Share

Published: 11th April 2022

Following the introduction of Ministry Share in January, last week over £1.2m was awarded to parishes to help them transition to the new system.


Live Lent - Embracing Justice, week 6

Published: 9th April 2022

Bishop Martin offers a reflection as we begin to 'walk through Holy Week'.


Concert success at St Peter's Church in Cradley

Published: 4th April 2022

St Peter's Church in Cradley have been holding bi-monthly concerts as a way to connect with the local community and the number of people attending has been steadily increasing.


Live Lent - Embracing Justice, week 5

Published: 3rd April 2022

Nikki Groarke, Archdeacon of Dudley offers a reflection on the theme of ‘do this to remember me’.


Reading Mark's Gospel in Broadway

Published: 28th March 2022

At the beginning of Lent, around 30 people gathered in St Michael and All Angels Church in Broadway to listen to and take part in a complete reading of St Mark's gospel.


New Deputy of Education appointed

Published: 25th March 2022

Spencer Morris has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of Education for the Diocese of Worcester.


Live Lent - Embracing Justice, week 4

Published: 25th March 2022

Francis Moloney, Curate in the Holy Trinity Team in Redditch offers a reflection on 'justice in the shape of a cross' as part of our Live Lent, Embracing Justice series.


70 days until the Platinum Jubilee

Published: 23rd March 2022

On Thursday, 24 March it is exactly 70 days to the start of the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday celebrations and many church communities are already planning to celebrate this milestone in our history.


Live Lent - Embracing Justice, Week 3

Published: 18th March 2022

Stephen Edwards, Vice-Dean of the Cathedral Offers a reflection on Justice as Encounter.


Parish toolkit for responding to the Ukraine refugee crisis

Published: 15th March 2022

The Church of England has published a ‘toolkit’ of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and evacuees from Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of the country.


New Honorary Canons installed in the Cathedral

Published: 14th March 2022

Ten new honorary Canons have been appointed at Worcester Cathedral in recognition of their work in both the Diocese and the wider Church. Appointments are made by the Bishop of Worcester in consultation with the Chapter of the Cathedral.


Live Lent Embracing Justice

Published: 11th March 2022

Dick Johnson from Faith at Work in Worcestershire offers a Lent reflection on Building Communities of Justice.


Walkwood CE Middle School learns about China

Published: 11th March 2022

Engage with China visited Walkwood CE Middle School this week for two half-day workshops with year 8.


Live Lent Embracing Justice

Published: 4th March 2022

Charmian Manship Chair of the Criminal Justice Affairs Group offers a Lent reflection on the theme of Exodus and Liberation.


Knife Angel visits Worcester

Published: 1st March 2022

During March 2022, the Knife Angel visits Worcester city centre. This imposing structure stands at 8 metres tall and is constructed from over 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by UK police forces.


A call to prayer for Ukraine

Published: 24th February 2022

Bishop John calls on all in the Diocese of Worcester to pray for the people of Ukraine and for peace, and for the leaders of the West as they deliberate on how to respond to the terrible unprovoked aggression of Russia.


Fairtrade Fortnight

Published: 21st February 2022

At the start of Fairtade Fortnight, the Revd Gary Crellin, Diocesan Rural Mission Enabler, offers this reflection.


Pocket money donation helps Upper Arley Church

Published: 18th February 2022

A 4 year-old from Upper Arley CE Primary School was so affected by a break-in at the local church that he decided to donate his pocket money towards the repairs.


Go Green for Lent

Published: 18th February 2022

How can we become better at caring for creation and improving our lives and the lives of others through healthy, eco-friendly and sustainable living? A blog from Eco Church.


A profile of Redditch & Bromsgrove Deanery

Published: 16th February 2022

Read more about Redditch and Bromsgrove Deanery and hear from the leadership team.

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Supporting Gypsy Roma Traveller Groups

1st July 2025

A recent meeting of clergy from Pershore and Evesham Deanery heard about how churches can deepen relationships with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities (GRT).

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