Celebrating St Nicholas
Published: 9th December 2024Yesterday was a Christmassy celebration in East Vale and Avon churches.
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Increasing biodiversity at St Nicholas, Warndon
Published: 6th December 2024Members of St Nicholas Church in Warndon, Worcester have been involved in a project to increase the biodiversity in their churchyard. They successfully applied for a grant from Natural Networks which has enabled them to plant a total of 712 plants and install six birdboxes and two mini ponds.
Community enables repairs to Church of the Ascension clock
Published: 5th December 2024The Church of the Ascension in Wall Heath had been without a working clock since the Spring but thanks to the generosity of the local community and their incredible response to a Crowdfunding appeal, it has now been fixed!
Developing a parish vision statement
Published: 3rd December 2024The parish of Gornal and Sedgley in Greater Dudley Deanery have worked with their Mission Accompanier to create a vision statement for their churches. They hope it will help them to have a clear focus as they strive to grow in health and sustainability.
David Mair to step down as Bishop's Adviser
Published: 2nd December 2024David Mair, Current Bishop’s Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling will be standing down from the role at the end of the year.
Mary and Joseph to travel the Diocese
Published: 29th November 2024During Advent this year, Mary and Joseph will be travelling around the Diocese as they journey towards the Cathedral for Christmas Eve.
Bishop's Certificate and ALM Worship Leader presentations
Published: 28th November 2024People from across the Diocese have received a certificate from Bishop Martin, marking the completion of a course designed to help them relate their Christian faith to their own life and locality.
Introducing Fraser Oates: Renewal Leader for St Stephen's Church, Redditch
Published: 28th November 2024In September 2024, Fraser Oates was appointed as the Renewal Leader for St Stephen's Church in Redditch and has relocated there, marking a new chapter for him and his family as well as the church and community.
In[Visible] Exhibition Marks Sixteen Days of Activism
Published: 27th November 2024To mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024, Worcester Cathedral is partnering with artist Stephanie Green to host the ‘[In]Visible’ installation in the Lady Chapel until 10 December.
St. Wulstan’s Flourishing as Family and Community Focused Church
Published: 27th November 2024St. Wulstan’s Church, Worcester, has undergone a transformation since the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, evolving into a thriving, inter-generational community.
38 Confirmed in the Cathedral
Published: 25th November 2024An incredible 38 candidates were confirmed by Bishop Martin in the Cathedral on the feast of Christ the King on Sunday. Eight of the candidates were also baptised during the service, while a further two people were baptised but not confirmed.
Calling for better hospice funding
Published: 25th November 2024Bishop Martin is calling for properly funded end of life care as part of the debate around ensuring a dignified death. He highlights a lack of funding for hospices as a key reason why individuals are not able to have a ‘good’ death and are seeking alternative options.
Holt church to host Christmas Tree Festival
Published: 25th November 2024A Christmas Tree Festival will shine a light on the creativity of the local community at historic Holt church next month.
Phil Bradford preaches in Lima Cathedral
Published: 21st November 2024On 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.
Interfaith celebration in Dudley
Published: 18th November 2024People from across Dudley Borough gathered together on Sunday for a special celebration to mark Interfaith Week. Dudley Together celebrated diversity with art, dancing, inspirational speakers and food!
Bishop John honoured by HM The King
Published: 18th November 2024Bishop John has been invested as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles in recognition of his services as Lord High Almoner.
Frank Bentley - RIP
Published: 16th November 2024The former Archdeacon of Worcester, Frank Bentley sadly died on Friday 15 November.
Warm Welcome in Clifton on Teme
Published: 15th November 2024St Kenelm’s Warm Welcome in Clifton on Teme meets in the Village Hall every Thursday offering a place to go for local people as well as the opportunity to have lunch together.
New Mission Priest in Kingswinford
Published: 15th November 2024The Revd Sarah Roberts-Malpass, currently a curate in Stourbridge, will become Anglo-Catholic Mission Priest in the Benefice of Kingswinford.
A statement from Bishop Martin
Published: 12th November 2024A statement from Bishop Martin following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby.
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JustMoney Movement
29th August 2025
Rosie Venner is a member of St Martin’s Church, London Road Worcester and is also Director of Movement Building at The JustMoney Movement, a national Christian Charity which works towards a fairer, greener world.