The importance of a long-term view
Published: 9th June 2023An article from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson for July editions of parish magazines.
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An article from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson for July editions of parish magazines.
Bishop John reflects on his experience of the Coronation of King Charles III.
This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 1 and 2 July. Do pray for and support all those who will be ordained either Deacon or Priest over the weekend.
Bishop John writes about a dedicated period of prayer starting in July.
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15 - 21 May.
An article for May editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
An article for April editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.
Bishop John’s Lent Appeal in 2023 will be for the Anglican Diocese of Peru.
An article for March editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones
Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 21 February to 6 March and is run by the Fairtrade Foundation.
Racial Justice Sunday is on 12 February. It is for all churches to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.
An article for February editions of parish magazines from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson.
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place each year on 27 January and encourages remembrance in a world scarred by genocide. This year’s theme will be ‘Ordinary People’.
St Wulfstan’s feast day is on 19 January and each year, the Cross of St Wulfstan is awarded to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the life of the Church in our diocese.
An article for January editions of parish magazines from Bishop John.
For the past few months, there has been a new feature in the Alvechurch parish magazine which explores how people are living out their faith in their everyday lives.
Friday 2 December is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day.
An article from Archdeacon Nikki Groarke for December editions of parish magazines.
An article for November's editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.
In May 2022, Worcester Cathedral launched Living Gently on the Earth – a series of events, talks, and workshops on caring for our planet. More events are planned throughout the Autumn and Winter.
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