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'Living Gently on the Earth'

Published: 10th May 2023

The latest events, talks and workshops in the Cathedral's 'Living Gently on the Earth' series.


Churches mark the Coronation

Published: 7th May 2023

Churches 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 2023

On 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 2023

We have achieved our bronze Eco Diocese award as we continue our journey towards net-zero carbon by 2030.


The Coronation of King Charles III

Published: 2nd May 2023

A 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 2023

As 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. 


The Big One - demanding climate action!

Published: 27th April 2023

On 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 2023

On 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.


New Director of Mission and Ministry

Published: 24th April 2023

​​​​​​​The 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.


Gifts for Perry Wood Primary School

Published: 21st April 2023

Just 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 2023

Faith 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 2023

Bishop Martin recently visited St Anne’s Church in Bewdley where he was able to present the church its silver Eco Church Award!


Are you using the free Life Events Diary?

Published: 12th April 2023

The 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 2023

Michael 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.


Interactive treasure trail around Malvern

Published: 3rd April 2023

St 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.


Messages of hope this Eastertime

Published: 1st April 2023

This year's Easter messages from our bishops remind us that the Easter story always gives us hope in a difficult world.


Exploring Holy Week through art

Published: 31st March 2023

Many of our clergy have been going into schools this week to talk about Easter. Gary Crellin, Vicar of Powick, Guarlford & Madresfield with Newland has used an original piece of artwork to explore the story in a completely different way! 


Telling bible stories through Playmobil

Published: 30th March 2023

During lockdown, curate Julia Quinn was keen to find a way of continuing to connect with people, so began recording short films of bible stories using Playmobil.


Transformation Programme Director appointed

Published: 29th March 2023

Damian Herbert has been appointed as the new Transformation Programme Director for the Diocese, replacing Rob Quarton who will be retiring at the end of April.


Reconsidering the Easter Lily

Published: 28th March 2023

Have you considered the environmental impact of using lilies in church floral displays this Easter? The Sustainable Church Flower movement are arguing it's time to make a change.

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Bishop Martin's Easter Day sermon

20th April 2025

A sermon for Easter Sunday morning preached by Bishop Martin.

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