The importance of good communication
Published: 9th December 2024An article for January editions of parish magazines from the Dean of Worcester, Stephen Edwards.
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Vacancy in See update
Published: 9th December 2024An update on the Vacancy in See process to find the next Bishop of Worcester for parish magazines.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Published: 9th December 2024Monday 27 January marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex.
A season of songs!
Published: 7th November 2024An article for December editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
Armistice Day
Published: 4th October 2024An article for parish magazines on Armistice Day.
Farewells and new beginnings
Published: 4th October 2024An article for November editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.
Prisons' Week 2024
Published: 9th September 2024Prisons’ Sunday on 13 October marks the start of the annual week of prayer to raise awareness of issues faced by those affected by the criminal justice system.
Farewell from Bishop John
Published: 9th September 2024A final article for October editions of parish magazines from Bishop John as Bishop of Worcester.
St Matthew's Day
Published: 2nd August 2024St Matthew is the patron saint of tax collectors. On his feast day think about what the Christian voice might be in the tax system and how we might shape a fairer, greener society for all.
Harvest
Published: 2nd August 2024As we approach harvest time, we reflect of the significance of harvest in our lives and faith. Harvest time is a season of gratitude and abundance, reminding us of the gifts that God gives us.
Reviewing priorities at the start of a new term
Published: 23rd July 2024An article for September editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Celebrating the Mothers' Union
Published: 10th July 2024For nearly 150 years, the Mothers’ Union nationally has been engaged in raising awareness of social injustices – and in offering practical, prayerful and loving help to those in need. In the Diocese of Worcester, the MU was affiliated in 1913.
Being yourself
Published: 10th July 2024An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Dean Designate of Worcester, Stephen Edwards.
A Ministry of Welcome
Published: 4th June 2024An article for July editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
Refugee Week
Published: 3rd May 2024Refugee Week runs from the 17-23 June. The theme this year is “Our Home”. From our own homes to our collective home, planet earth: everyone is invited to celebrate what Our Home means to them.
Keeping Pentecost alive through June!
Published: 3rd May 2024An article for June editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Christian Aid Week 2024
Published: 9th April 2024This year, Christian Aid Week runs from 12 - 18 May - seven days, so many ways to make a difference.
Thy Kingdom Come in 2024
Published: 8th April 2024Starting on Ascension Day (9 May) and running until Pentecost on 19 May is Thy Kingdom Come.
Growing churches through our renewal programme
Published: 8th April 2024In this article for May editions of parish magazines, Bishop Martin explains where we are with the strand of our diocesan strategy to have at least one church in each major population area with a congregation of at least 150 people.
Vocation Sunday - 21 April
Published: 7th March 2024Vocations Sunday takes place on 21 April in 2024.
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Bishop Martin's Christmas Message
20th December 2024
Bishop Martin reflects on a poem by Howard Thurman in this year's Christmas message and explores how we can light candles in dark places as we pray for peace and hope.