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News
Workplace Chaplaincy
Published: 4th May 2022Faith at Work in Worcestershire (FWW) and the Black Country Urban Industrial Mission (BCUIM) are ecumenical projects that encourage and enable workplace Chaplaincy across the Diocese.
Marking Pentecost through praying Thy Kingdom Come
Published: 4th May 2022The Day of Pentecost, this year on 5 June, marks fifty days since Easter Day and brings the Easter season to an end.
Churches Count on Nature
Published: 4th May 2022An article for June editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.
Informal services in Malvern Link with Cowleigh
Published: 3rd May 2022A new series of services has begun especially for people with dementia, special needs and their carers, and so far they've been a great success
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The Trussell Trust provides over 2 million parcels in the past year
Published: 27th April 2022In latest figures released by the Trussell Trust, food banks in its network provided more than 2.1 million food parcels to people in the past year across UK, alarmingly, more than 800,000 of these were for children.
Update on the Calling Young Disciples Project
Published: 27th April 2022Director of Ministry and Discipleship, Jonathan Kimber, gives an update on the Calling Young Disciples Project and the post of Diocesan Children's Officer.
Pershore responds to gifts appeal for NHS staff
Published: 21st April 2022Members of churches in Pershore and the surrounding villages have responded to an appeal for care gifts for A&E staff at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
Two recipients of this year's Maundy Money
Published: 14th April 2022Two church members from Worcestershire have received ‘Maundy Money’ from HM the Queen in recognition of their exemplary Christian service to church and community over many years.
Easter messages from our Bishops
Published: 13th April 2022Bishop John and Bishop Martin have both written messages for Easter.
Grants awarded to support benefices with Ministry Share
Published: 11th April 2022Following the introduction of Ministry Share in January, last week over £1.2m was awarded to parishes to help them transition to the new system.
Forest Church at St Peter's, Pedmore
Published: 11th April 2022St Peter’s Church in Pedmore, Stourbridge invited families to come and explore their churchyard on Palm Sunday for their first Forest Church session.
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Live Lent - Embracing Justice, week 6
Published: 9th April 2022Bishop Martin offers a reflection as we begin to 'walk through Holy Week'.
Claire Billington to be Curate-in-Charge of the Bowland benefice
Published: 8th April 2022The Revd Claire Billington has been appointed as Curate-in-Charge of the Bowland benefice.
Worcester Cathedral - Living Gently on the Earth
Published: 8th April 2022Worcester Cathedral is planning a series of workshops and events to help us all 'live gently on the Earth'.
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Rogation Sunday
Published: 4th April 2022Rogation Sunday is on 22 May 2022.
Concert success at St Peter's Church in Cradley
Published: 4th April 2022St 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 2022An article for the May editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones.
National Children's Day 2022
Published: 4th April 2022Sunday 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 2022Nikki 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 2022At 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.
Latest News
Phil Bradford preaches in Lima Cathedral
21st November 2024
On Sunday 17 November, Chair of the Peru partnership group, Phil Bradford, was invited to preach at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Lima at the service to mark the 75th anniversary of the cathedral....