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News
Remembrance Sunday from Worcester Cathedral
Published: 8th November 2020Watch this pre-recorded Service of Remembrance from Worcester Cathedral for Remembrance Sunday 2020.Â
Called to Action - public transport
Published: 23rd October 2020Suggestions from the Diocesan Climate Crisis Task Group on making better use of public transport.
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Called to Action - A different Hallowe'en
Published: 9th October 2020The Diocesan Climate Crisis offers some ways to mark a different kind of Hallowe'en in their latest 'Called to Action' tips.
New resources to connect with Church families
Published: 2nd October 2020To help parishes connect with their church children, our Calling Young Disciples team has created some interactive resources for children to use each week church during services, or at home.Â
Energy Footprint Tool
Published: 16th September 2020The easy-to-use Energy Footprint Tool will tell your church what your "carbon footprint" is, based on the energy you use to heat and light your buildings.
Recycle Week (21 -27 September 2020)
Published: 15th September 2020Now in its 17th year, Recycle Week will thank the nation for continuing to recycle despite the challenges that COVID-19 has presented, under the banner 'Together - We Recycle'.
Three men rowing a boat for Holland House
Published: 10th September 2020On Friday 18th September three men will embark on a sponsored row from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cropthorne to raise much-needed funds for the Diocesan Retreat House, Holland House.
Jubilation in Morogoro as history made with first women Deacons
Published: 20th August 2020On Sunday 9 August 2020, women were ordained for the first time in the Diocese of Morogoro.
75th Anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day
Published: 12th August 202075 years ago on 15 August 1945, Victory over Japan ended the Second World War.
Called to Action - Church cleaning cupboard
Published: 6th August 2020This edition of 'small steps to save our planet' from the Diocesan Climate Crisis Group asks churches to look at what is in their church cleaning cupboard!
Church leaders to be trained to help those facing financial difficulty
Published: 4th August 2020Church leaders have an opportunity to be trained to help those who are struggling with their finances.
Called to Action - Climate Sunday
Published: 29th July 2020This edition of 'small steps to save our planet' from the Diocesan Climate Crisis focuses on Climate Sunday.
Parish Giving Scheme at St George's Kidderminster
Published: 24th July 2020St George’s Church in Kidderminster East was looking for ways to increase their giving and decided to try the Parish Giving Scheme.
The Revd Brian Druce - RIP
Published: 21st July 2020It is with sadness that we announce the death of the Revd Brian Druce.Â
The Time is Now to make our plans for recovery greener and fairer.
Published: 13th July 2020Follow up from The Time is Now lobby of MPs.
Called to Action - The parish energy footprint tool
Published: 13th July 2020The Diocesan Climate Crisis Group highlights the importance of the Parish Energy Footprint tool in their latest 'Called to Action' tips
Let’s Clap the Unheroes Too
Published: 8th July 2020An article from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson for parish magazines.
Bromsgrove Youth Project
Published: 7th July 2020In 2018 the Anglican churches of Bromsgrove launched the Bromsgrove Youth Project. We produced this video about the project.
Welcoming those to be ordained Deacon
Published: 3rd July 2020Due to the postponement of the ordinations, this week our new deacons were licensed to their parishes as Lay Ministers. In today's video, Bishop Martin encourages prayer for the candidates.
Introducing your offline church to online visitors
Published: 3rd July 2020Some suggestions for ways to help those who have joined with online worship during lockdown to keep in touch & perhaps come into church.
Latest News
A statement from Bishop Martin
13th November 2024
A statement from Bishop Martin following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby....