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News
Bishop Martin's Pilgrimage of Prayer and Hope
Published: 6th August 2021An article for September editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.
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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A community picnic in Brierley Hill
Published: 5th August 2021The rain held off, and the sun even shone, for the first event held by a new Calling Young Disciples inspired partnership between St Mark, Pensnett and St John, Brockmoor, supported by other churches in the Brierley Hill Team.
New non-stipendiary role for Wyn Beynon
Published: 5th August 2021Canon Wyn Beynon has been appointed to a part-time post in the benefice of Churchill-in-Halfshire w Blakedown & Broome and the parish of Belbroughton w Fairfield.
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St Mary's Big Ask
Published: 5th August 2021Faced with the challenge of raising funds for their building project with Covid restrictions still in place, St Mary’s Church in Pickersleigh, Malvern, undertook a crowdfunding appeal with a twist.
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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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Why let the grass grow around our churches?
Published: 4th August 2021In this blog post, the diocesan Climate Crisis Group explains the benefits of keeping a wildflower area of your churchyard.
Artspace in Worcester
Published: 4th August 2021Artspace is an opportunity for those who like to be creative to come together where they can work on a personal response to particular idea, theme, topic or subject as a different way to explore faith. Why not join them?
Farewell to Diocesan Surveyor, Mark Wild
Published: 3rd August 2021Mark Wild will leave his role as Diocesan Surveyor at the end of August.
Called to Action: Journey to COP26
Published: 28th July 2021The latest edition of Called to Action encourages Eco Churches across our Diocese to 'twin' with another Eco Church which is on the route to COP26 in Glasgow. We hope to set up enough partnerships to have 'walked' all the way to the climate change conference.
Mainly Music at St Wulstan, Worcester
Published: 28th July 2021St Wulstan’s Church in Warndon, Worcester has been piloting a ‘Mainly Music’ session over the last half term and is working hard to ensure that it is linked into their Sunday morning service.
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A very special festival of flowers
Published: 27th July 2021From Friday 6 to Monday 9 August, the Mothers’ Union will be celebrating the achievements of the movement with a flower festival held in 19 churches across the Diocese.
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Researching mid-sized churches
Published: 20th July 2021Phillip Johnson, Vicar at Malvern Link with Cowleigh has been part of a group doing some research into mid-sized churches. Here he explains some of their findings.Â
Continuing Open the Book through the pandemic
Published: 20th July 2021When Covid-19 meant that the Hanley Swan and Welland Open the Book Team couldn't go into schools, they began creating films of the stories using wooden pegs!
New guidance for Churches
Published: 19th July 2021Following the lifting of the majority of legal restrictions on Monday 19 July, the Church of England has published new documents for churches as we move into Stage 4 of the Government’s roadmap.
Called to Action: Planting for Pollinators
Published: 16th July 2021This edition of Called to Action, small steps to save our planet, explores what we can do to encourage bees and other pollinators to thrive in our gardens.Â
Filling Chaddesley Corbett Church with butterflies
Published: 16th July 2021St Cassian’s Church in Chaddesley Corbett will be filled with butterflies on 29 July as the parish comes together as a first step in properly reconnecting after the pandemic.
Generosity Week
Published: 12th July 2021This Harvest, the Church of England is launching Generosity Week to give us the time and space to reflect on God’s Generosity and celebrate God’s generosity within our church’s ministry and mission.Â
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Latest News
Deanery awards presented in Kidderminster & Stourport
2nd July 2024
Yesterday evening Kidderminster and Stourport Deanery held their first Deanery Awards - presented to people recognised by their own churches....