The Parish Giving Scheme – one year on
January is a difficult time of year for many people, who suffer from financial hardship following the Christmas season. We…
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10 years of the Authorised Lay Ministry course
Since the launch of the Authorised Lay Ministry (ALM) scheme in the Diocese in 2010, hundreds of people have trained…
An unusual kindness
This month sees theweek of prayer for Christian Unity, taking place from 18 to 25 January, an annual initiative in which churches…
Advent Sunday blog from Bishop John
Today isAdvent Sunday when the Church begins to look forward to Christmas. I know mostof the rest of the world…
An evening with Lord Williams at Holland House
Last Monday saw the final of a series ofconversations conducted at Holland House, our retreat centre in Cropthorne, betweenBishop Robert…
Crowle CE First School is a good school
Crowle Church of England First school has been judged to bea good school in its recent Ofsted inspection. In their…
Worcestershire Interfaith Forum pledge to care for our earth
On 11 November, the Worcester Interfaith Forum met at Holland House Retreat Centre tolisten to Dr Martin Hodson (Operations Director…
Christmas tree inspiration in Redditch
So, who is incharge of the Christmas tree in your house? Is it beautifully arrangedwith a coordinated colour scheme,a mass…
Doug Chaplin licensed as Discipleship and Lay Training Officer
At yesterday's Diocesan Synod, Doug Chaplin was licensed by Bishop John as the diocesan Discipleship and Lay Training Officer, a…
The Cathedral Chamber Choir concert is a family affair
Sarah Kings role in a forthcoming city concert is notonly a celebration of the patron saint of music - itll…