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Called to action - for peat's sake!

Published: 5th June 2020

The second in a series of tips from the Diocesan Climate Crisis Group with small steps you can take to help save the planet. This one looks at peat!


​Parish Buying launches hygiene, cleaning and PPE supplies

Published: 5th June 2020

Parish Buying (the buying service set up by the Church of England and Church in Wales) have launched ranges of hygiene, cleaning and PPE supplies with preferential rates negotiated with national suppliers.


Next year's Bishop's Certificate Course

Published: 21st May 2020

It's time to start thinking about the next Bishop's Certificate. Could this be just what you're looking for to grow your faith?


Online church services across the Diocese

Published: 13th May 2020

Clergy and others across the Diocese are live streaming services and offering other digital content.


Updated guidance on clergy and lay leaders entering churches

Published: 6th May 2020

Bishop John has written to clergy following a change in guidance from the House of Bishops.


Ordinations 2020

Published: 5th May 2020

This year's ordinations have been moved to September.


#FaithatHome launched by the Church of England

Published: 30th April 2020

Bishop Martin has supported the launch of #FaithatHome from the Church of England.


A free worship phone line has been launched

Published: 27th April 2020

Access worship via a new free phone line from the Church of England.


Does workplace chaplaincy make a difference?

Published: 27th April 2020

Faith at Work in Worcestershire has been measuring the impact of their chaplaincy.


Ministry Fund launched

Published: 22nd April 2020

Our clergy are amazing, but COVID-19 means we need help to continue to meet the costs of their stipends.


Parish Giving Scheme - accepting new donors

Published: 14th April 2020

Please encourage church members to sign up to the Parish Giving Scheme.


Bishop John's Easter message (2020)

Published: 12th April 2020

An Easter message from the Bishop of Worcester.


Bishop of Dudley's Easter message (2020)

Published: 12th April 2020

An Easter message from Bishop Martin.


75th Anniversary of VE Day

Published: 9th April 2020

The first May bank holiday will commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.


Being at school during the Coronavirus pandemic

Published: 9th April 2020

Many of our schools remain open during the Easter holidays.


All Saints, Worcester - rising to the Coronavirus challenge

Published: 3rd April 2020

How All Saints in Worcester has been connecting with others while churches are closed.


Baptism Books Easter resource

Published: 1st April 2020

This month's Baptism Books resource for families looks at the story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and offers lots of suggestions for activities families can do at home along with prayers to use.


Advice on funerals during the Coronavirus pandemic

Published: 31st March 2020

Advice and guidance around funerals during the Coronavirus 'lockdown'.


New Faculty Jurisdiction Rules

Published: 26th March 2020

Are you thinking of making changes to your church? The rules are changing.


Andy Todd appointed as Chair of the DBF

Published: 10th March 2020

Diocesan Synod has approved the nomination of Andy Todd as Chair of the DBF.

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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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