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Called to Action - public transport

Published: 23rd October 2020

Suggestions from the Diocesan Climate Crisis Task Group on making better use of public transport.

Called to Action - A different Hallowe'en

Published: 9th October 2020

The Diocesan Climate Crisis offers some ways to mark a different kind of Hallowe'en in their latest 'Called to Action' tips.

New resources to connect with Church families

Published: 2nd October 2020

To help parishes connect with their church children, our Calling Young Disciples team has created some interactive resources for children to use each week church during services, or at home.Â

Energy Footprint Tool

Published: 16th September 2020

The easy-to-use Energy Footprint Tool will tell your church what your "carbon footprint" is, based on the energy you use to heat and light your buildings.

Recycle Week (21 -27 September 2020)

Published: 15th September 2020

Now in its 17th year, Recycle Week will thank the nation for continuing to recycle despite the challenges that COVID-19 has presented, under the banner 'Together - We Recycle'.

Three men rowing a boat for Holland House

Published: 10th September 2020

On Friday 18th September three men will embark on a sponsored row from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cropthorne to raise much-needed funds for the Diocesan Retreat House, Holland House.

Jubilation in Morogoro as history made with first women Deacons

Published: 20th August 2020

On Sunday 9 August 2020, women were ordained for the first time in the Diocese of Morogoro.

75th Anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day

Published: 12th August 2020

75 years ago on 15 August 1945, Victory over Japan ended the Second World War.

Called to Action - Church cleaning cupboard

Published: 6th August 2020

This edition of 'small steps to save our planet' from the Diocesan Climate Crisis Group asks churches to look at what is in their church cleaning cupboard!

Church leaders to be trained to help those facing financial difficulty

Published: 4th August 2020

Church leaders have an opportunity to be trained to help those who are struggling with their finances.

Called to Action - Climate Sunday

Published: 29th July 2020

This edition of 'small steps to save our planet' from the Diocesan Climate Crisis focuses on Climate Sunday.

Parish Giving Scheme at St George's Kidderminster

Published: 24th July 2020

St Georgeâ€™s Church in Kidderminster East was looking for ways to increase their giving and decided to try the Parish Giving Scheme.

The Revd Brian Druce - RIP

Published: 21st July 2020

It is with sadness that we announce the death of the Revd Brian Druce.Â

The Time is Now to make our plans for recovery greener and fairer.

Published: 13th July 2020

Follow up from The Time is Now lobby of MPs.

Called to Action - The parish energy footprint tool

Published: 13th July 2020

The Diocesan Climate Crisis Group highlights the importance of the Parish Energy Footprint tool in their latest 'Called to Action' tips

Letâ€™s Clap the Unheroes Too

Published: 8th July 2020

An article from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson for parish magazines.

Bromsgrove Youth Project

Published: 7th July 2020

In 2018 the Anglican churches of Bromsgrove launched the Bromsgrove Youth Project. We produced this video about the project.

Welcoming those to be ordained Deacon

Published: 3rd July 2020

Due to the postponement of the ordinations, this week our new deacons were licensed to their parishes as Lay Ministers. In today's video, Bishop Martin encourages prayer for the candidates.