Updated guidance on clergy and lay leaders entering churches
Published: 6th May 2020Bishop John has written to clergy following a change in guidance from the House of Bishops.
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Ordinations 2020
Published: 5th May 2020This year's ordinations have been moved to September.
#FaithatHome launched by the Church of England
Published: 30th April 2020Bishop Martin has supported the launch of #FaithatHome from the Church of England.
A free worship phone line has been launched
Published: 27th April 2020Access worship via a new free phone line from the Church of England.
Does workplace chaplaincy make a difference?
Published: 27th April 2020Faith at Work in Worcestershire has been measuring the impact of their chaplaincy.
Ministry Fund launched
Published: 22nd April 2020Our clergy are amazing, but COVID-19 means we need help to continue to meet the costs of their stipends.
Parish Giving Scheme - accepting new donors
Published: 14th April 2020Please encourage church members to sign up to the Parish Giving Scheme.
Bishop John's Easter message (2020)
Published: 12th April 2020An Easter message from the Bishop of Worcester.
Bishop of Dudley's Easter message (2020)
Published: 12th April 2020An Easter message from Bishop Martin.
75th Anniversary of VE Day
Published: 9th April 2020The first May bank holiday will commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Being at school during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published: 9th April 2020Many of our schools remain open during the Easter holidays.
All Saints, Worcester - rising to the Coronavirus challenge
Published: 3rd April 2020How All Saints in Worcester has been connecting with others while churches are closed.
Baptism Books Easter resource
Published: 1st April 2020This month's Baptism Books resource for families looks at the story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and offers lots of suggestions for activities families can do at home along with prayers to use.
Advice on funerals during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published: 31st March 2020Advice and guidance around funerals during the Coronavirus 'lockdown'.
New Faculty Jurisdiction Rules
Published: 26th March 2020Are you thinking of making changes to your church? The rules are changing.
Andy Todd appointed as Chair of the DBF
Published: 10th March 2020Diocesan Synod has approved the nomination of Andy Todd as Chair of the DBF.
​Earth Day 2020
Published: 9th March 2020Earth Day takes place on 22 April.
Celebration of Christmas Tree Festival results at St Stephen's Church Redditch
Published: 4th March 2020St Stephen’s Church Redditch celebrates the winners of their Christmas Tree Festival: Redditch and Bromsgrove Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
The Kidderminster West Team 'Leap' to achieve 20:20 vision
Published: 3rd April 2020The Kidderminster West Team have been thinking about 20:20 vision in the year 2020, to support the charity Sightsavers.
Bishop's Lent Message 2020
Published: 28th February 2020Watch or read Bishop John's Lent message.
Latest News
Supporting Gypsy Roma Traveller Groups
1st July 2025
A recent meeting of clergy from Pershore and Evesham Deanery heard about how churches can deepen relationships with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities (GRT).