Lunchtime Learning
Published: 15th July 2022This 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.
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Catshill Connect
Published: 13th July 2022Every 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.
Church Tent at the Redditch Carnival
Published: 12th July 2022The Redditch Christ the King Benefice were asked to provide a church tent at last weekend's Astwood Bank carnival and much fun was had by all!
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.
Victoria Barlow appointed as Vicar in the Halas Team
Published: 11th July 2022The Bishop of Worcester is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Victoria Barlow as Team Vicar in the Halas Team Ministry.
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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.
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.
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.
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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‘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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Canon Harold Goddard – RIP
Published: 3rd June 2022Canon Harold Goddard was sadly found dead at his home on Wednesday.
Peace conference in Germany
Published: 27th May 2022Doug Chaplin, our Discipleship and Lay Training Officer recently attended a conference on peace in Wittenberg, part of the Evangelical Church of Central Germany, with whom we have a partnership link. Here he reflects on the event.
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.
Celebrating the Jubilee in Ipsley
Published: 26th May 2022A pupil from Tenacres Primary School in the parish of Ipsley, Redditch is celebrating after winning the Open the Book Platinum Jubilee competition. St Peter's church is also celebrating the Jubilee in a number of ways.
Crucifixion carving gifted to Crowle Church
Published: 25th May 2022A carving of the crucifixion has been gifted to Crowle Church by Tim Rogers who lives in the village. Tim is a retired teacher who taught himself to carve and over the last 20 years has been creating 19 different carved panels depicting the life of Christ.
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Love Your Burial Ground & Churches Count on Nature
5th June 2025
Love your burial ground week and churches count on nature runs from 7 – 15 June. It’s a week dedicated to celebrating our churchyards and the biodiversity which can found there.