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Healing prayer ministry

Published: 1st July 2025

‘Inspiring’, ‘engaging’, ‘informative’, these were responses from participants in the Introduction to Prayer Ministry morning held at St George’s Church, Kidderminster on 21 June, organised by members of the Worcester Diocesan Healing Advisory Group.


Trading Sales for Service: Introducing new Ops Manager Tim Hancock

Published: 1st July 2025

Tim Hancock’s latest career move has made him feel like his life has gone full circle. Moving to work for Holy Trinity Old Hill, the church he was raised attending and where his father once served as vicar, has taken him out of the fast-paced world of AV corporate sales...

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Supporting Gypsy Roma Traveller Groups

Published: 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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Glenn Reading to be Rector of the ARCH Benefice

Published: 30th June 2025

Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Glenn Reading as Rector of Church Lench w Rous Lench & Abbots Morton & Harvington in Pershore & Evesham Deanery.

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11 new Priests and Deacons ordained

Published: 29th June 2025

11 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.

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Join the mass climate and nature lobby

Published: 26th June 2025

On Wednesday 9 July, the Revd Sue Adeney from our diocese will join thousands of people from every corner of the UK in Westminster for a mass climate and nature lobby and deliver a powerful message to our MPs.

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The online faculty system is changing

Published: 26th June 2025

The online faculty system which all churches use to request permission to repair or make changes to their buildings under the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules is being upgraded to a new Building Management Portal.

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Increased support for safeguarding

Published: 24th June 2025

Following last year’s safeguarding audit, which recommended that the diocesan safeguarding team should be further strengthened, Casey Gallagher has joined the team as Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.

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Different generations sing together in Leigh Church

Published: 23rd June 2025

On Sunday 22 June,  Animato, the children's choir who rehearse each Thursday in Leigh church, joined with the extended Leigh Church Choir (Leigh Singers) for a concert in Leigh Church.

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Ride and Stride 2025

Published: 19th June 2025

This year's Ride & Stride will take place on Saturday 13 September. Cyclists, walkers, horse-riders and even drivers are asked to take part in sponsored visits to as many churches as they can on the day, to raise money for historic churches across the Diocese.

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Second cohort progressing well on Auxiliary Pathway

Published: 18th June 2025

The second Auxiliary Pathway cohort started in September 2024. This group includes people who are training to be Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) alongside those who are exploring a vocation to be ordained.

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The value of learning communities (film)

Published: 18th June 2025

Teams of people from churches across the Diocese looking to start or grow a New Worshipping Community have been part of the Myriad learning community since January 2024. In this video we hear about what's it's like to be a part of a learning community.

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Worship for pre-schoolers in Droitwich

Published: 17th June 2025

‘Sparkle Tots’ is church for pre-schoolers and their parents or carers. It takes place at St Nicholas Church in Droitwich on Mondays during term time.

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Celebrating the ongoing ministry of Canon Rose Lawley

Published: 17th June 2025

A special service of worship and celebration with Canon Rosemary Lawley will be held in Worcester Cathedral on Tuesday 22 July.

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Update following the Bishop of Worcester interviews

Published: 17th June 2025

Interviews for our new Bishop of Worcester took place on 12 and 13 June.  Archdeacon Nikki was one of the six Worcester members of the Crown Nominations Commission who led on the process and would like to thank all those who were praying during those two days.

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New Assistant Bishop in Peru

Published: 16th June 2025

The Diocese of Peru has appointed the Revd Victor Condori as their new suffragan Bishop Coadjutor.

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Connecting with young people in Alvechurch

Published: 12th June 2025

St Laurence Church in Alvechurch, just outside Redditch, has a group of young people who attend church with their families. The Ministry team has been working with the group to explore ways of helping them feel that it’s their church too, involving them with different ministries.

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Together in the Church of England

Published: 11th June 2025

Together is a national network created to encourage and support all those who seek a Church that is more inclusive—where everyone, regardless of their sexuality, gender identity, or background, can find a home and a welcome. Would you like to join a local diocesan network?

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Joint confirmation service in Worcester

Published: 10th June 2025

10 candidates from St James, Welland, St Stephen, Barbourne, Claines and St George in Worcester were confirmed at Pentecost Sunday at a service at Claines Church. Two of those being confirmed were also baptised.

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Caring for Creation at Great Malvern Priory

Published: 5th June 2025

To mark Environment Sunday, and buoyed up by Great Malvern Priory’s Silver Eco Church Award, the Priory’s Environment Group led Altogether Worship, as part of setting the Priory’s sights on the Gold Eco Church award.

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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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