Eco ideas during Christian Aid Week
Published: 13th May 2020The Diocesan Environmental Group are planning to release a series of eco tips to support and encourage churches to engage with Eco Church even at this time.Â
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Entering church buildings safely
Published: 11th May 2020Church Buildings Officer, Mark Carter offers some advice about safely going back inside church buildings.
A blog for Vocations Sunday
Published: 2nd May 2020Exploring Christian vocation during a pandemic.
Heaven in ordinary ... something understood
Published: 30th April 2020An article for June editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester.
Worshipping around the Diocese
Published: 15th April 2020Chair of the House of Laity, Hugh Richards, shares his experience of worshipping with others while in 'lockdown'.
Strange times...
Published: 9th April 2020A letter from the Bishop of Dudley for parish magazine editors.
Using Zoom safely
Published: 6th April 2020Please be aware that some Zoom meetings can be hijacked by unwanted guests.
Caring for your closed building during 'Lockdown'
Published: 27th March 2020Church Buildings Officer, Mark Carter offers some advice on caring for your closed building.
A guide to adding subtitles to your videos on social media.
Published: 26th March 2020Subtitles make videos much more accessible. Not just for those people who rely on subtitles, but as most people watch videos on their phone on mute, subtitles are vital for getting your messages across.
Spiritual Communion
Published: 23rd March 2020The archbishops and others are presently encouraging people to attend acts of worship in their imagination, and online. People are asked to pray at home, but with others who are praying elsewhere. This includes virtual Holy Communion – and many people have used the traditional language of “spiritual communion†without explaining it. Doug Chaplin offers a short explanation, with some prayers that you can use.
Being church in Broadway during the Coronavirus
Published: 22nd March 2020Shellie Ward is the Vicar of Broadway and Wickhamford – she has put in place a number of different initiatives over the last week or so to ensure that church can continue even though people aren’t able to meet in the building.
Resources for youth workers during the Coronavirus crisis
Published: 19th March 2020Ideas and resources for churches trying to continue to connect with young people during the Coronavirus epidemic.
Sharing worship at Christ Church, Quarry Bank
Published: 21st May 2020Rector of the Brierley Hill team, David Hoskin, and the Director of Music at Christ Church, Richard Ganner, have been working together to offer worship for their local community online.
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House group virtual meeting
Published: 19th March 2020Diocesan Secretary, John Preston, has held his first online house group. He shares his experience.
A message from our Bishops re: the latest Coronavirus guidance
Published: 17th March 2020Bishops John and Martin have written to all parishes following the latest Coronavirus guidance.
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Easter Sunday Baptisms take place across the Diocese
23rd April 2025
Churches across the diocese baptised new people into the faith on Easter Day.