Psalm 23 garden at Hanley Swan Primary School
Published: 27th September 2021Hanley Swan Primary School have taken up the Bible Society's challenge to create a Psalm 23 garden, which was officially opened last week by the Open the Book team.
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An update on the CYD Project
Published: 24th September 2021With just over a year to go for the Calling Young Disciples Project, the team continues to work with parishes throughout the Diocese to help them to bring more children, young people and their families to faith.
Reflections on having a stammer
Published: 24th September 2021Calum Burke, Curate at Top Church in Dudley has recently taken part in a 'Stammer Stories' podcast series, sharing his experiences of stammering & ordained ministry. In this blog he talks about his stammer & the impact on his faith journey.
Get involved in the Queen's Green Canopy
Published: 23rd September 2021Churches are being encouraged to 'plant a tree for the jubilee' in the Queen's Green Canopy initiative.
What's the point of community events?
Published: 23rd September 2021A blog from CYD Mission Enabler, Amy Stokes on the the point of community events and the importance of understanding the long journey to discipleship.
Bishop calls for sustainable church flowers
Published: 21st September 2021Bishop Martin is supporting a campaign calling for churches to take a more sustainable approach to flower arranging and whenever possible, stop using floral foam in their displays.
Five new Lay Ministers licensed
Published: 20th September 2021Five people from parishes across the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday. Bishop Martin conducted the service, licensing the individuals to minister in the parishes they have been called to serve.
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A celebration of Authorised Lay Ministry
Published: 20th September 202119 people have received a certificate from Bishop John to mark the completion of their courses to become ALMs. The special service at the Cathedral was a celebration of this form of lay ministry.
Marathon effort as Nikki raises money for The Children's Society
Published: 16th September 2021The Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke will be running the London Marathon on Sunday 3 October to raise money for The Children’s Society.
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Suckley Church receives funding from the National Churches Trust
Published: 16th September 2021St John the Baptist in Suckley has received a £10,000 grant from the National Churches Trust.
Bishop Martin's pilgrimage of prayer and hope
Published: 15th September 2021Throughout Autumn, Bishop Martin will be journeying around the diocese in a pilgrimage of prayer and hope, spending two days in each of our deaneries and visiting as many churches as possible.
Pershore and Evesham Deanery
Published: 13th September 2021A profile of Pershore and Evesham Deanery on the south-east side of the Diocese.
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ROC Conversation hopes to improve Worcester for everyone
Published: 10th September 2021People from across Worcester city will gather at The Bank House Hotel on Monday 18 October at 7pm to look at how Worcester can become an even better place to live and work.
Responding to the crisis in Afghanistan
Published: 27th August 2021As Christians, how can we respond to the crisis in Afghanistan?
Uniform Swap in Cradley Heath
Published: 25th August 2021Community Link on Cradley Heath High Street has been visited by BBC Midlands Today after setting up a uniform swap service for the local community.
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Children & families week in Kidderminster West
Published: 25th August 2021Kiddminster West Team Vicar, Laura Betson, shares the story of this year's children and families activity week:Â
Changes in the Calling Young Disciples Team
Published: 6th August 2021The CYD team will be changing in September as Project Director, Ruth Walker, steps down & two new Mission Enablers start, replacing Adam Legge who left in July & as maternity leave cover for Amy Stokes.
Called to Action - Climate Sunday ideas
Published: 6th August 2021The latest edition of Called to Action includes ideas of how to mark Climate Sunday in your church - worship, commit and speak up.
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Barrier-free belonging - updated Church of England website
Published: 4th August 2021The Church of England has added new webpages with resources and podcasts on disability.
Will you stand for General Synod?
Published: 4th August 2021Have you considered standing for election to the General Synod for the next five-year term? Standing for the legislative body of the Church of England is an opportunity to represent your community & your diocese at a national level.
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Diocesan Headteachers' Conference
9th July 2025
On Friday 20 June the Diocesan Education Team hosted their annual headteachers’ and senior leaders’ conference. This year, the conference was entitled: ‘Towards a Sustainable Future’ and was themed to inform our leaders and support them in their journey towards net zero carbon.