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News
On being a churchwarden
Published: 2nd October 2023Former churchwardens of Hagley and Clent tell us what they enjoyed about taking on the role.
Black History Month 2023
Published: 2nd October 2023During October we celebrate Black History Month, recognising and celebrating the invaluable contributions of black people to British society.
New organ at Pershore Abbey
Published: 2nd October 2023Bishop John has blessed and dedicated the new organ at Pershore Abbey. The service of dedication came at the end of the parish’s ‘organ festival’ – a weekend full of concerts and activities to celebrate the new Ruffatti organ.
Free training on running a legacy campaign this Autumn
Published: 27th September 2023The Stewardship and Resources team at the diocesan office, along with Eleanor Stead from the National Church, are running a training course for PCCs who might want to run a campaign to encourage legacies this autumn.
Retirement of Archdeacon Robert
Published: 27th September 2023The Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones will retire on 30 November. There will be a chance to say goodbye and thank you to Robert at Evensong in the Cathedral at 4pm on 19 November.
10 new Deacons ordained
Published: 24th September 2023Ten candidates were ordained as Deacons on Sunday to serve in parishes across the Diocese. The candidates have been part of a new training pathway aimed at those who see their vocation as being non-stipendiary (voluntary) ministers to churches in their local area.
Clergy Conference - 'Faithful Improvisation'
Published: 22nd September 2023From Monday to Thursday, our clergy will gather together at a Christian conference centre in Hertfordshire. Mel Beynon, Curate in the Halas Team will be blogging throughout the week on this page.
Reflection on the diocesan trip to Morogoro, Tanzania
Published: 21st September 2023Chair of the Morogoro Partnership Group, John Green offers a reflection on the recent diocesan trip to our partner diocese in Tanzania.
Children's Society's Good Childhood Report
Published: 20th September 2023The Children’s Society has now launched its 12th annual Good Childhood Report. The report shows the latest trends in children’s wellbeing.
Thriving Kingdom Arts in Worcester attracts attendees from Birmingham
Published: 19th September 2023Kingdom Arts, sometimes called 'Messy Church for adults' is a new worshipping community that has been running eight years at St Georges’ Church in Worcester.
£1million received through the Parish Giving Scheme so far this year!
Published: 18th September 2023Thanks to your generosity, churches across the Diocese have already received over a million pounds in regular giving though the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) this year!
Makers' Fayre at Hallow Church
Published: 14th September 2023On Saturday 2 September, St Philip and St James’ Church, Hallow, was host to a Makers’ Fayre with 20 local crafters and makers exhibiting their wares both inside and outside the church.
RAAC Guidance
Published: 14th September 2023Was your church, church hall, or other parochial building built between 1950 and 1990? If so, you might need to check if it was built with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).
New Lay Ministers Authorised
Published: 14th September 202328 people received a certificate from Bishop John last Sunday to mark the completion of their courses to become Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMs). The special service at Worcester Cathedral was a celebration of this form of lay ministry.
Five new lay ministers licensed
Published: 11th September 2023Five people from parishes across the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral. Bishop John conducted the service, licensing the individuals to minister in the parishes they have been called to serve.
New Lay Ministers to be licensed
Published: 7th September 2023On Saturday 9 September, Bishop Martin will license new Licensed Lay Ministers (also known as Readers) for parishes in Worcestershire and Dudley.
A new role for Hazel Charlton
Published: 4th September 2023Bishop Martin joined with the Halas Team at St John's Church in Halesowen on Sunday to bless and pray for the Revd Hazel Charlton, as she took up a new role as the Vicar for St John’s along with the exciting position of Renewal Project Lead.
Visit a church during heritage open days
Published: 31st August 2023Churches across Worcestershire and Dudley are opening their doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days with a range of activities for all ages and a chance to discover the story behind our historic churches and the communities they serve.
New Church Children and Youth Worker Appointed
Published: 30th August 2023Sian Morgan has become the latest person to join our network of Children and Youth Workers, as we seek to double the number of children and young people worshipping in our churches by 2030.
Prisons' Week 2023
Published: 29th August 2023Prisons Sunday is on 8 October this year and marks the beginning of Prisons Week, which continues until the following Saturday. The diocesan Criminal Justice Affairs Group (CJAG) aims to offer a Christian perspective and advise on criminal justice matters.
Latest News
Phil Bradford preaches in Lima Cathedral
21st November 2024
On Sunday 17 November, Chair of the Peru partnership group, Phil Bradford, was invited to preach at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Lima at the service to mark the 75th anniversary of the cathedral....