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News
Eco ideas during Christian Aid Week
Published: 13th May 2020The Diocesan Environmental Group are planning to release a series of eco tips to support and encourage churches to engage with Eco Church even at this time.Â
Online church services across the Diocese
Published: 13th May 2020Clergy and others across the Diocese are live streaming services and offering other digital content.
Rogation in the Bowbrook Group
Published: 12th May 2020David Morris is planning a virtual Rogation service with his parishes.
Entering church buildings safely
Published: 11th May 2020Church Buildings Officer, Mark Carter offers some advice about safely going back inside church buildings.
VE Day Commemoration in Evesham
Published: 8th May 2020A special film was recorded in Evesham for VE Day.
Updated guidance on clergy and lay leaders entering churches
Published: 6th May 2020Bishop John has written to clergy following a change in guidance from the House of Bishops.
Ordinations 2020
Published: 5th May 2020This year's ordinations have been moved to September.
A blog for Vocations Sunday
Published: 2nd May 2020Exploring Christian vocation during a pandemic.
Heaven in ordinary ... something understood
Published: 30th April 2020An article for June editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester.
#FaithatHome launched by the Church of England
Published: 30th April 2020Bishop Martin has supported the launch of #FaithatHome from the Church of England.
Continuing to support the community in Kempsey
Published: 28th April 2020How the church in Kempsey is supporting its community.
Does workplace chaplaincy make a difference?
Published: 27th April 2020Faith at Work in Worcestershire has been measuring the impact of their chaplaincy.
A free worship phone line has been launched
Published: 27th April 2020Access worship via a new free phone line from the Church of England.
Coping with lockdown in the Bredon Hill Group
Published: 23rd April 2020The Revd Allison Davies shares her experience of offering ministry during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Ministry Fund launched
Published: 22nd April 2020Our clergy are amazing, but COVID-19 means we need help to continue to meet the costs of their stipends.
Top Church during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published: 16th April 2020One of our resourcing churches, Top Church in Dudley, has been connecting with its congregation and community in different ways during the pandemic.
Worshipping around the Diocese
Published: 15th April 2020Chair of the House of Laity, Hugh Richards, shares his experience of worshipping with others while in 'lockdown'.
Parish Giving Scheme - accepting new donors
Published: 14th April 2020Please encourage church members to sign up to the Parish Giving Scheme.
Bishop of Dudley's Easter message (2020)
Published: 12th April 2020An Easter message from Bishop Martin.
Bishop John's Easter message (2020)
Published: 12th April 2020An Easter message from the Bishop of Worcester.
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....