Bishop Martin is calling for properly funded end of life care as part of the debate around ensuring a dignified death. He highlights a lack of funding for hospices as a key reason why individuals are not able to have a ‘good’ death and are seeking alternative options.
A Christmas Tree Festival will shine a light on the creativity of the local community at historic Holt church next month.
On Sunday 17 November, Chair of the Peru partnership group, Phil Bradford, was invited to preach at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Lima at the service to mark the 75th anniversary of the cathedral.
People from across Dudley Borough gathered together on Sunday for a special celebration to mark Interfaith Week. Dudley Together celebrated diversity with art, dancing, inspirational speakers and food!
Bishop John has been invested as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles in recognition of his services as Lord High Almoner.
The former Archdeacon of Worcester, Frank Bentley sadly died on Friday 15 November.
The Revd Sarah Roberts-Malpass, currently a curate in Stourbridge, will become Anglo-Catholic Mission Priest in the Benefice of Kingswinford.
St Kenelm’s Warm Welcome in Clifton on Teme meets in the Village Hall every Thursday offering a place to go for local people as well as the opportunity to have lunch together.
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.
During Black History month in October, Harriet Terera-Chimani (originally from Zimbabwe) planned and led the 11 o’clock service at the church on the theme of ‘reclaiming narratives’.
Last week’s Diocesan Synod meeting included the debate of two different motions which were proposed by deaneries.
Bishop Martin has announced Tim Williams as Rector of Elmley Lovett w Hampton Lovett & Elmbridge w Rushock and Hartlebury and Ombersley w Doverdale
A group from the benefice of Ribbesford w Bewdley & Dowles & Wribbenhall used Black History Month in October as an opportunity to explore the book, ‘Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith’ by Selina Stone.
In a warm show of community spirit, St Philip’s Church in Webheath, and St Bartholomew’s Church in Tardebigge hosted their first shared bonfire and fireworks night, welcoming around 350 people from across the area.
Diocesan Property Manager, Ruth Beard has been promoted to Diocesan Director of Property in recognition of her work managing the housing portfolio across the Diocese; the diocesan office building, and going forward taking on the strategic management of the Glebe land portfolio.
Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Roger Latham as the new Vicar of Great Malvern, St Mary and St Michael (The Priory).
Mark Carter is expanding his role to become diocesan Director of Church Buildings and Net Zero as part of the diocese’s increasing focus on the climate crisis agenda.
During October, all churches are encouraged to think about the numbers attending different services for data collected as part of the Statistics for Mission process. Read why this is important and who should be counted!
On Wednesday 9 October we hosted a one-day ‘Smaller Churches Conference’ at The Pear Tree Inn, Worcester. The conference was attended by almost 90 delegates from smaller churches across the Diocese.
Tardebigge parish have launched a new Forest Cafe church at St Bartholomew's that meets on the first Sunday of the month.
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30th June 2025