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'Living Gently on the Earth'
Published: 10th May 2023The latest events, talks and workshops in the Cathedral's 'Living Gently on the Earth' series.
Ordinations 2023
Published: 9th May 2023This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 1 and 2 July. Do pray for and support all those who will be ordained either Deacon or Priest over the weekend.
Praying for Growth
Published: 9th May 2023Bishop John writes about a dedicated period of prayer starting in July.
Churches mark the Coronation
Published: 7th May 2023Churches throughout the Diocese celebrated the King’s Coronation today, with prayers said in services and community lunches with coronation-themed cakes and family activities.
New Worshipping Communities in Bromsgrove
Published: 5th May 2023On the last Saturday of each month, a group of people gather in St Godwald’s Church Hall on the edge of Bromsgrove for ‘Pizza and God’, the parish’s café church. This new worshipping community is one of a series of alternative opportunities to come together for worship across Bromsgrove.
Diocese becomes a Bronze Eco-Diocese
Published: 4th May 2023We have achieved our bronze Eco Diocese award as we continue our journey towards net-zero carbon by 2030.
Public meeting on the future of St James' Church, Dudley
Published: 2nd May 2023A public meeting to discuss the future of St James’ Church in Dudley will be held at the church on Wednesday 17 May at 7pm.
The Coronation of King Charles III
Published: 2nd May 2023A wide range of resources have been created to help people pray, create, encounter, and mark the event in their own setting.
Bishop John to attend Coronation
Published: 1st May 2023As Lord High Almoner, a post he has held for ten years, Bishop John is one of three bishops who are members of the Royal Household and in this capacity will attend the Coronation of HM The King next week.
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The Big One - demanding climate action!
Published: 27th April 2023On Friday 21 April around 1400 Christians, including a small group from the Diocese of Worcester, joined “The Big One” in London, to demand action on the climate emergency and cost of living crisis.
After the Flood
Published: 26th April 2023On Saturday 22 April, the diocesan Racial Justice Forum hosted a screening of the film 'After the Flood: the church, slavery and reconciliation' at St John's Church in Redditch.
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New Director of Mission and Ministry
Published: 24th April 2023The Revd Dr Roger Latham has been appointed as the new Director of Mission and Ministry for the Diocese. Roger will be responsible for leading and developing the team which will oversee our underpinning priority of equipping ministers for mission.
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Gifts for Perry Wood Primary School
Published: 21st April 2023Just before Easter, Holy Trinity and St Matthew’s Church in Ronkswood gave gifts to the children in Years 2 & 3 at Perry Wood Primary School.
Faith through Films resource
Published: 19th April 2023Faith through films is the latest resource from the Calling Young Disciples team, which uses different films to explore a theme linked to a bible passage.
Silver Eco Award for St Anne’s Church in Bewdley
Published: 18th April 2023Bishop Martin recently visited St Anne’s Church in Bewdley where he was able to present the church its silver Eco Church Award!
New diocesan Director of Finance
Published: 13th April 2023Shaun Mooney has been appointed as the new Director of Finance for the Diocese.
Are you using the free Life Events Diary?
Published: 12th April 2023The Life Events Diary is offered free to CoE churches and is an online administration tool to help streamline the administration of baptism, weddings, banns, and funerals.
Kidderminster Churchwarden receives Maundy Money
Published: 11th April 2023Michael Gough from Stone Church near Kidderminster was among 74 people to receive ‘Maundy Money’ from HM the King in recognition of their exemplary Christian service to church and community over many years.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Published: 3rd April 2023Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15 - 21 May.
Interactive treasure trail around Malvern
Published: 3rd April 2023St Andrews and All Saints Churches in Malvern have developed a free interactive treasure hunt around the town and hills, which can be completed any time between 1 and 17 April.
Latest News
Deanery awards presented in Kidderminster & Stourport
2nd July 2024
Yesterday evening Kidderminster and Stourport Deanery held their first Deanery Awards - presented to people recognised by their own churches....