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Prayer diary for October 2020 Published: 21st September 2020 Download the diocesan prayer diary for October 2020.

Five new Lay Ministers Licensed Published: 19th September 2020 Five people from parishes across the Diocese have been admitted to the office of Readerin Worcester Cathedral. Bishop John conducted the service, licensing the individuals to minister in the parishes they have been called to serve.

On pilgrimage through the diocese Published: 18th September 2020 Rebecca Roseff is a promoter of walking pilgrimage and during August she walked over 50 miles over five days visiting churches throughout the Diocese.

Eileen Tomlin commissioned as Anna Chaplain Published: 17th September 2020 Eileen Tomlin from Malvern Link with Cowleigh has been commissioned as an Anna Chaplain to support older people in her community.

Energy Footprint Tool Published: 16th September 2020 The 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 2020 Now 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'.

Join the conversation around the future of our church Published: 14th September 2020 We are now planning a series of further opportunities to engage with the future of our diocese as we look at how we can effectively resource a healthy and sustainable Church.

Three men rowing a boat for Holland House Published: 10th September 2020 On 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.

Prisons Sunday - 11 October Published: 9th September 2020 Prisons’ Sunday, on the 2nd Sunday in October, begins a week of prayer for all those affected by prisons and will be on 11 October in 2020

From the Bishop of Dudley Published: 9th September 2020 An article for October's editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.

Ordinations in a time of pandemic Published: 9th September 2020 This year's ordinations will be like no other! Read a blog from Director of Ordinands and Vocation, John Fitzmaurice

An alternative to Ride and Stride! Published: 9th September 2020 West Worcester churches are marking Ride and Stride weekend with a socially distanced 'retreat in a day' prayer walk.

Visit a church during the Heritage Open Days Published: 6th September 2020 Churches across Worcestershire and Dudley are opening their doors either physically or virtually for the Heritage Open Days.

New Deputy Diocesan Secretary appointed Published: 3rd September 2020 Rob Quarton has been appointed as the Deputy Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese, a new part-time post which has been funded by the national Church.

Chalk art at Holy Trinity, Malvern Published: 1st September 2020 Over the Bank Holiday weekend, Holy Trinity in Malvern held a pavement chalk art event outside the church.

Summer school at Jessons CE Primary Published: 26th August 2020 Over three weeks in August, Jessons CE Primary has been running a summer school, with 125 pupils attending each day aged 5 – 9 in six different bubbles.

Paula Honniball to move to Stoke Prior, Wychbold and Upton Warren Published: 26th August 2020 Bishop John has announced that Paula Honniball will be licensed as Associate Priest in the Benefice of Stoke Prior, Wychbold & Upton Warren at the end of November.

Jubilation in Morogoro as history made with first women Deacons Published: 20th August 2020 On 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 2020 75 years ago on 15 August 1945, Victory over Japan ended the Second World War.

Gary Hartill to be Priest in Charge of St Chad, Coseley Published: 7th August 2020 Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Gary Hartill as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of St Chad, Coseley