New non-stipendiary role for Wyn Beynon
Published: 5th August 2021Canon Wyn Beynon has been appointed to a part-time post in the benefice of Churchill-in-Halfshire w Blakedown & Broome and the parish of Belbroughton w Fairfield.
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Why let the grass grow around our churches?
Published: 4th August 2021In this blog post, the diocesan Climate Crisis Group explains the benefits of keeping a wildflower area of your churchyard.
Artspace in Worcester
Published: 4th August 2021Artspace is an opportunity for those who like to be creative to come together where they can work on a personal response to particular idea, theme, topic or subject as a different way to explore faith. Why not join them?
Called to Action: Journey to COP26
Published: 28th July 2021The latest edition of Called to Action encourages Eco Churches across our Diocese to 'twin' with another Eco Church which is on the route to COP26 in Glasgow. We hope to set up enough partnerships to have 'walked' all the way to the climate change conference.
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A very special festival of flowers
Published: 27th July 2021From Friday 6 to Monday 9 August, the Mothers’ Union will be celebrating the achievements of the movement with a flower festival held in 19 churches across the Diocese.
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Continuing Open the Book through the pandemic
Published: 20th July 2021When Covid-19 meant that the Hanley Swan and Welland Open the Book Team couldn't go into schools, they began creating films of the stories using wooden pegs!
New guidance for Churches
Published: 19th July 2021Following the lifting of the majority of legal restrictions on Monday 19 July, the Church of England has published new documents for churches as we move into Stage 4 of the Government’s roadmap.
Filling Chaddesley Corbett Church with butterflies
Published: 16th July 2021St Cassian’s Church in Chaddesley Corbett will be filled with butterflies on 29 July as the parish comes together as a first step in properly reconnecting after the pandemic.
A profile of Worcester Deanery
Published: 12th July 2021Find out more about Worcester Deanery and its leadership team.
The Parish Giving Scheme now has over 1,000 donors
Published: 6th July 2021There are now over 1,000 people across the Diocese donating to their local church through the Parish Giving Scheme.
"Gradually I realised I'd been wrong all my life about God!"
Published: 6th July 2021Before training for ordination, Richard Sandland worked at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon and watching a play completely changed the course of his life.
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Time off for good behaviour
Published: 2nd July 2021An article for August editions of parish magazines from Robert Jones, Archdeacon of Worcester.
Fourteen people to be ordained this weekend
Published: 1st July 202114 candidates will be ordained as deacons and priests over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese. Watch the live stream of the services.
Rich Hackett to be licensed as Priest in Charge
Published: 29th June 2021Bishop Martin will license Rich Hackett as Priest in Charge of Darby End and Netherton on 7 July at 6.30pm
Wulfstan Cross awarded to Angela Kovacevic
Published: 18th June 2021The St Wulfstan Cross, awarded to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Church, has been given to Angela Kovacevic from the Parish of Stoke Prior, Wychbold & Upton Warren.
Called to Action: Dreams Hopes and Prayers
Published: 11th June 2021A new project across the Diocese asks you to consider your dreams, hopes and prayers for the future of our planet. Find out more in this Called to Action.
Vocation - God's Call
Published: 6th June 2021An article for July editions of parish magazines from Bishop John.
Filling Dudley's streets with Friendliness
Published: 20th May 2021A new 'As One' campaign has launched in Dudley this week, which aims to fill the streets with friendliness. Banners are going up across the Borough.
Repaired clock finds new home at St Peter, Cradley
Published: 17th May 2021A clock rescued from St Luke's Church in Cradley Heath before it was demolished has been installed at St Peter's Church in Cradley.
Called to Action: Earth Hour
Published: 7th March 2021The latest edition of small steps to save the planet focusses on Earth Hour.
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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....