A form of expression, protest and love
Published: 5th September 2022An article for October editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones.
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Visit a church over the Heritage Open Day weekends
Published: 2nd September 2022Churches across Worcestershire and Dudley are opening their doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days (9-18 Sept) with a range of activities for all ages and a chance to discover the story behind our historic churches and the communities they serve.
Men’s Shed at St Clement’s Church, Worcester
Published: 1st September 2022It is hoped that the crypt at St Clement’s Church in Worcester will become the venue for a new ‘Men’s Shed’, enabling local men to come together, learn new skills and chat over a cup of coffee.
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Community confirmation in Martley
Published: 3rd August 2022Bishop Michael Hooper recently baptised and confirmed Karen at Heaton House in Martley where the parish hold a twice monthly communion service.
Jon Evans to be Curate in Charge at St Michael, Norton
Published: 17th July 2022Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Jonathan Evans as Curate in Charge in the Benefice of Norton and Wollaston with responsibility for St Michael, Norton in Stourbridge.
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Catshill Connect
Published: 13th July 2022Every second and fourth Tuesday in the month, a group comes together at Christ Church in Catshill, just outside of Bromsgrove to share a cup of tea and a chat together from 2 – 3.30pm.
Church Tent at the Redditch Carnival
Published: 12th July 2022The Redditch Christ the King Benefice were asked to provide a church tent at last weekend's Astwood Bank carnival and much fun was had by all!
Confirmations in Fladbury
Published: 11th July 2022Congratulations to the four candidates confirmed at St John the Baptist Church in Fladbury on Sunday by Bishop Michael.
Victoria Barlow appointed as Vicar in the Halas Team
Published: 11th July 2022The Bishop of Worcester is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Victoria Barlow as Team Vicar in the Halas Team Ministry.
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14 people ordained at the Cathedral over this weekend
Published: 3rd July 202214 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
The story of the clock now at St Peter's, Cradley.
Published: 27th June 2022From Cradley Heath to Cradley - The story of how the clock from St Luke's was saved and fitted into the tower at St Peter's Church!
Holiday Club at St Martin’s Church
Published: 22nd June 2022For three weeks over the school summer holiday, St Martin’s Church on the London Road, Worcester will be hosting a HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) holiday club for children of families on low incomes.
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‘Coffee Stop’ facilitated with a Kingdom People Grant
Published: 20th June 2022Curate in Redditch, Mother Victoria Barlow & Lay Reader Fiona Carter have recently opened a ‘coffee stop’ at the church to reach out to local school parents with help from a Kingdom People Fund grant.
Wulfstan Cross awarded to Dormston Church member
Published: 20th June 2022This year’s Cross of St Wulfstan has been given to Miss Marian Collins, 92, who for many years has been PCC Secretary and Churchwarden at St Nicholas Church in Dormston.
Discerning a vision in Pershore & Evesham Deanery
Published: 8th June 2022Pershore & Evesham Deanery recently held a discussion meeting looking at "Our Vision of Church & Resourcing Ministry for this Deanery" with 95 people attending.
Churches Count on Nature
Published: 8th June 2022This week is Love Your Burial Ground Week, a chance to celebrate your churchyard! Many parishes are also taking part in Churches Count on Nature to record the biodiversity they find.
Ordinations 2022
Published: 8th June 2022Fourteen candidates will be ordained over the first weekend in July to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Celebrating the Jubilee in Ipsley
Published: 26th May 2022A pupil from Tenacres Primary School in the parish of Ipsley, Redditch is celebrating after winning the Open the Book Platinum Jubilee competition. St Peter's church is also celebrating the Jubilee in a number of ways.
Crucifixion carving gifted to Crowle Church
Published: 25th May 2022A carving of the crucifixion has been gifted to Crowle Church by Tim Rogers who lives in the village. Tim is a retired teacher who taught himself to carve and over the last 20 years has been creating 19 different carved panels depicting the life of Christ.
Supporting refugees in Worcester
Published: 13th May 2022Geoff Sansome from Claines Church in Worcester has been linking up churches in Worcester to enable Ukrainian refugees to come to the city and be supported.
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Cascades of Poppies on churches for Remembrance
3rd November 2025
Churches across Worcestershire and Dudley are marking Remembrance Day with stunning displays of knitted and crocheted poppies, often stretching down the tower or from the roof of the church.