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Linking Lives: Addressing loneliness together in moments we encounter each other

Published: 5th September 2022

Linking Lives UK is a national Christian charity, motivated to address loneliness by being alongside Churches, who are connecting with people facing loneliness in their neighbourhoods.

A form of expression, protest and love

Published: 5th September 2022

An article for October editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones.

Visit a church over the Heritage Open Day weekends

Published: 2nd September 2022

Churches 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 2022

It 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.

An open letter from our bishops

Published: 11th August 2022

Following the end of the Lambeth Conference, Bishops John and Martin have sent a letter to all clergy and Readers. It is published here so it can be read by everyone in our diocese.

Disability Awareness Sunday

Published: 10th August 2022

Having a disability should not be a bar to worship or to inclusion in the church community.

Licensed Lay ministers

Published: 10th August 2022

This September sees more people being admitted as Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) in Worcester Cathedral, and others starting their training for this ministry.

The Revd Nigel Taylor heads to Newcastle

Published: 8th August 2022

The Bishop of Berwick and acting Bishop of Newcastle, Mark Wroe has announced that Nigel Taylor, currently Rector of Kidderminster Ismere Team, has been appointed Vicar of St Mary's Church, Monkseaton.

Treasurers resources pilot

Published: 5th August 2022

Along with the Dioceses of Sheffield and Rochester, our diocese will be piloting new training and support resources for treasurers produced by the National Church over the next few months. Are you a treasurer who might be involved?

Ensuring churches are accessible for all

Published: 5th August 2022

Having a disability should not be a bar to worship or to inclusion in the church community. Read more about Disability Awareness Sunday and a recent General Synod commitment.

Community confirmation in Martley

Published: 3rd August 2022

Bishop Michael Hooper recently baptised and confirmed Karen at Heaton House in Martley where the parish hold a twice monthly communion service.

Readers reception with the Archbishop of York

Published: 2nd August 2022

Kath Davis and Eileen Tomlin recently attended a reception with the Archbishop of York to celebrate 100 years of the Central Readers' Board.

Bishops of Peru & Morogoro in Worcester

Published: 24th July 2022

Bishop Jorge of Peru and Bishop Godfrey of Morogoro both attended the service in Worcester Cathedral ahead of attending the Lambeth Conference later this week.

Thank you from Stuart Ness

Published: 22nd July 2022

Stuart Ness leaves as our Registrar today. He has thanked Bishop John & all those who he has worked with during his time in the Diocese.

Plaque commemorating persecuted Jews unveiled in Worcester

Published: 22nd July 2022

Dignitaries have gathered in Worcester to commemorate the city’s medieval Jewish community. Bishop John attended the event, apologising for his predecessor’s actions in helping to drive the Jewish Community from the city in around 1275.

Jon Evans to be Curate in Charge at St Michael, Norton

Published: 17th July 2022

Bishop 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.

Lunchtime Learning

Published: 15th July 2022

This autumn we’re introducing a new monthly programme of events under the umbrella title “Lunchtime Learning”. It’s intended to share som of the wealth of resources we have within the Diocese.

Catshill Connect

Published: 13th July 2022

Every 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.