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Confirmations in Fladbury
Published: 11th July 2022Congratulations to the four candidates confirmed at St John the Baptist Church in Fladbury on Sunday by Bishop Michael.
International Youth Day
Published: 5th July 2022International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August and is a chance to celebrate young people and to draw attention to the challenges they face around the world.
Lambeth Conference
Published: 5th July 2022Assembled by Archbishop Justin, the Lambeth Conference, an international meeting of Anglican bishops, is taking place at locations around Kent, as well as at Lambeth Palace, from 25 July until 8 August.
Following in the footsteps of the Worcester Pilgrim
Published: 5th July 2022In this article for August parish magazines, Bishop John reflects on his recent pilgrimage on the Camino.
14 people ordained at the Cathedral over this weekend
Published: 3rd July 202214 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
The story of the clock now at St Peter's, Cradley.
Published: 27th June 2022From Cradley Heath to Cradley - The story of how the clock from St Luke's was saved and fitted into the tower at St Peter's Church!
Reg Moule at Holy Innocents' Church, Kidderminster
Published: 23rd June 2022Reg Moule will be at Holy Innocents’ Church in Kidderminster on Thursday 7 July to answer all your tricky gardening questions.
Holiday Club at St Martin’s Church
Published: 22nd June 2022For three weeks over the school summer holiday, St Martin’s Church on the London Road, Worcester will be hosting a HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) holiday club for children of families on low incomes.
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New Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Published: 22nd June 2022Claire Arden has been appointed as the new Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser following the retirement of Sarah Booth. Claire will work with Hilary and Delia in the safeguarding team, providing safeguarding support and advice across the Diocese.
‘Coffee Stop’ facilitated with a Kingdom People Grant
Published: 20th June 2022Curate in Redditch, Mother Victoria Barlow & Lay Reader Fiona Carter have recently opened a ‘coffee stop’ at the church to reach out to local school parents with help from a Kingdom People Fund grant.
Digital giving rollout
Published: 20th June 2022As part of the national giving strategy of the Church of England, our diocese will be receiving 30 contactless devices for our churches this October, amounting to over £13,000 of investment.
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Wulfstan Cross awarded to Dormston Church member
Published: 20th June 2022This year’s Cross of St Wulfstan has been given to Miss Marian Collins, 92, who for many years has been PCC Secretary and Churchwarden at St Nicholas Church in Dormston.
Join us at the Church Tent at the Three Counties Show
Published: 15th June 2022There's something for everyone at the Church Tent at the Three Counties Show this weekend - pop in for a coffee and homemade cake!
Could a Mission Accompanier help your church?
Published: 8th June 2022An article for July editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Discerning a vision in Pershore & Evesham Deanery
Published: 8th June 2022Pershore & Evesham Deanery recently held a discussion meeting looking at "Our Vision of Church & Resourcing Ministry for this Deanery" with 95 people attending.
Ordinations 2022
Published: 8th June 2022Fourteen candidates will be ordained over the first weekend in July to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Little Seeds
Published: 8th June 2022Little Seeds is a new resource for toddler groups which will help leaders to be more intentional about talking about our faith.
Churches Count on Nature
Published: 8th June 2022This week is Love Your Burial Ground Week, a chance to celebrate your churchyard! Many parishes are also taking part in Churches Count on Nature to record the biodiversity they find.
Canon Harold Goddard – RIP
Published: 3rd June 2022Canon Harold Goddard was sadly found dead at his home on Wednesday.
A new Chair for Worcestershire Interfaith Forum
Published: 27th May 2022The Revd Catherine Lack has been elected as Chair of Worcestershire Interfaith Forum. The group is dedicated to representing the interests and values of faith communities throughout the county.
Latest News
Deanery awards presented in Kidderminster & Stourport
2nd July 2024
Yesterday evening Kidderminster and Stourport Deanery held their first Deanery Awards - presented to people recognised by their own churches....