For nearly 150 years, the Mothers’ Union nationally has been engaged in raising awareness of social injustices – and in offering practical, prayerful and loving help to those in need. In the Diocese of Worcester, the MU was affiliated in 1913.
An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Dean Designate of Worcester, Stephen Edwards.
An article for July editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
Refugee Week runs from the 17-23 June. The theme this year is “Our Home”. From our own homes to our collective home, planet earth: everyone is invited to celebrate what Our Home means to them.
An article for June editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
This year, Christian Aid Week runs from 12 - 18 May - seven days, so many ways to make a difference.
Starting on Ascension Day (9 May) and running until Pentecost on 19 May is Thy Kingdom Come.
In this article for May editions of parish magazines, Bishop Martin explains where we are with the strand of our diocesan strategy to have at least one church in each major population area with a congregation of at least 150 people.
Vocations Sunday takes place on 21 April in 2024.
An article for March editions of parish magazines from Stephen Edwards, Interim Dean of Worcester.
An article for February editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity runs from 18 - 25 January in 2024 and is an international Christian ecumenical observance.
An article for January editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
An article for December editions of parish magazines written by Bishop Martin.
An article for November editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Worcester.
Prisons Sunday is on 8 October this year and marks the beginning of Prisons Week, which continues until the following Saturday. The diocesan Criminal Justice Affairs Group (CJAG) aims to offer a Christian perspective and advise on criminal justice matters.
An article for the October editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
On Saturday 9 September, Bishop Martin will license new Licensed Lay Ministers (also known as Readers) for parishes in Worcestershire and Dudley.
An article for September's editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick
An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones.
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14th April 2025