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Holy Innocents' Church celebrates 85 years!
Published: 12th July 2023The people of Holy Innocents' Church are celebrating 85 years of serving the Foley Park community this summer! All are invited to their special celebration on Sunday 16 July at Holy Innocents' Church.
Diocesan Synod motion presented to General Synod
Published: 10th July 2023On Saturday afternoon, the Worcester Diocesan Synod Motion on the contribution of faith to the rehabilitation of offenders was presented to General Synod in York.
New round of protective security grants
Published: 7th July 2023The Home Office has announced a new round of protective security grants for places of worship. Churches are eligible to apply from now until 15 August when applications close
Launch of Praying for Growth
Published: 7th July 2023On Wednesday afternoon we gathered at Worcester Cathedral to launch a dedicated period of prayer that churches in our diocese will grow both spiritually and numerically over the coming years.
New access ramp at St Edmund's Church, Dudley
Published: 7th July 2023On Sunday afternoon, 2 July members of the congregation and friends gathered for the official opening of a new ramp at St Edmund’s Church in Dudley.
Taking time to do less
Published: 4th July 2023An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones.
15 people ordained as Deacon/ Priest over the weekend
Published: 2nd July 202315 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Visit from our German partners
Published: 29th June 2023Over the last few days, we've had visitors from our partnership link with the Evangelische Kirche in Mitteldeutschland (EKM).
Have you considered becoming a workplace chaplain?
Published: 28th June 2023Across the Diocese, churches are extending their mission through workplace chaplaincy. Watch a short film from Faith at Work in Worcestershire introducing some of our chaplains.
Schools visit Malvern Priory for 'Lifepath'.
Published: 27th June 2023At Great Malvern Priory last week over 600 children from 19 primary schools experienced ‘Lifepath’. With one school travelling from Shropshire to take part!
New Priest in Charge of the Benefice of East Vale and Avon Villages.
Published: 23rd June 2023The Revd Joanna Baxter has been announced as the new Priest in Charge of the Benefice of East Vale and Avon Villages.
Fladbury Walkabout
Published: 22nd June 2023This year’s ‘Fladbury Walkabout’ take place on 1 and 2 July. The Walkabout is over 40 years old and is an annual village event, raising money for Fladbury Church and other village organisations.
National Lottery Community Fund increases grant sizes to £20,000
Published: 22nd June 2023From Autumn 2023, the National Lottery Community Fund is increasing both the length of time a project can be funded & also the maximum amount that can be applied for.
Charities Act 2022 – latest updates
Published: 15th June 2023The second part of the Charities Act 2022 came into force on the 14 June this year and it could help your church’s finances.
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Exchanging experiences with curates in Germany
Published: 15th June 2023Last month, three of our curates – Mel Beynon, Richard Sandland and James Williams visited our partner diocese in central Germany as part of a ‘curate exchange’.
Becky Elliot appointed as new Dean of Women’s Ministry
Published: 14th June 2023The Revd Becky Elliot, Vicar of Holy Trinity and St James in Malvern has been appointed as the new Dean of Women’s Ministry, a post she will hold alongside her parish role.
Over £4m given through the Parish Giving Scheme
Published: 13th June 2023Churches across the Diocese have now received over £4 million in regular gifts through the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) since it launched in 2019.
River-themed activities at the Church Tent
Published: 12th June 2023Create some river art, see the ‘Our Lady of the Wye’ statue, listen to music and enjoy homemade cake or panini at this year’s Church Tent at the Three Counties Show.
The importance of a long-term view
Published: 9th June 2023An article from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson for July editions of parish magazines.
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Celebrating the Holy Spirit with bubbles!
Published: 5th June 2023Bishop Martin was at Great Malvern Priory on Pentecost Sunday and enjoyed being showered with bubbles by the children to represent the Holy Spirit!
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....