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Worcester Cathedral - Living Gently on the Earth

Published: 8th April 2022

Worcester Cathedral is planning a series of workshops and events to help us all 'live gently on the Earth'.

Rogation Sunday

Published: 4th April 2022

Rogation Sunday is on 22 May 2022.

Concert success at St Peter's Church in Cradley

Published: 4th April 2022

St Peter's Church in Cradley have been holding bi-monthly concerts as a way to connect with the local community and the number of people attending has been steadily increasing.

Miracles of Grace

Published: 4th April 2022

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

National Children's Day 2022

Published: 4th April 2022

Sunday 15 May is National Children's Day. Diocesan Children's Officer, Emma Pettifer encourages churches to use the day to celebrate children and families.

Live Lent - Embracing Justice, week 5

Published: 3rd April 2022

Nikki Groarke, Archdeacon of Dudley offers a reflection on the theme of ‘do this to remember me’.

Reading Mark's Gospel in Broadway

Published: 28th March 2022

At the beginning of Lent, around 30 people gathered in St Michael and All Angels Church in Broadway to listen to and take part in a complete reading of St Mark's gospel.

Live Lent - Embracing Justice, week 4

Published: 25th March 2022

Francis Moloney, Curate in the Holy Trinity Team in Redditch offers a reflection on 'justice in the shape of a cross' as part of our Live Lent, Embracing Justice series.

New Deputy of Education appointed

Published: 25th March 2022

Spencer Morris has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of Education for the Diocese of Worcester.

New Registrar appointed

Published: 24th March 2022

Bishop John has appointed Kirsty Duxbury as the next Diocesan Registrar. She will take on the role from 25 July.

70 days until the Platinum Jubilee

Published: 23rd March 2022

On Thursday, 24Â March it is exactly 70 days to the start of the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday celebrations and many church communities are already planning toÂ celebrate this milestone in our history.

Live Lent - Embracing Justice, Week 3

Published: 18th March 2022

Stephen Edwards, Vice-Dean of the Cathedral Offers a reflection on Justice as Encounter.

New choir robes & a new home for the old ones!

Published: 17th March 2022

The Choir of St Martinâ€™s, London Road, has received a new set of cassocks thanks to a charity grant & were able to recycle the old ones thanks to Bristol Cathedral.

Parish toolkit for responding to the Ukraine refugee crisis

Published: 15th March 2022

The Church of England has published a â€˜toolkitâ€™ of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and evacuees from Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of the country.

New Honorary Canons installed in the Cathedral

Published: 14th March 2022

Ten new honorary Canons have been appointed at Worcester Cathedral in recognition of their work in both the Diocese and the wider Church. Appointments are made by the Bishop of Worcester in consultation with the Chapter of the Cathedral.

Live Lent Embracing Justice

Published: 11th March 2022

Dick Johnson from Faith at Work in Worcestershire offers a Lent reflection on Building Communities of Justice.

Walkwood CE Middle School learns about China

Published: 11th March 2022

Engage with China visited Walkwood CE Middle School this week for two half-day workshops with year 8.

Experience Easter

Published: 7th March 2022

Experience Easter Experience Easter brings together local churches, schools, and communities to share the story of Holy Week and Easter with resources available to help young people engage.