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News
Strange times...
Published: 9th April 2020A letter from the Bishop of Dudley for parish magazine editors.
Being at school during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published: 9th April 2020Many of our schools remain open during the Easter holidays.
75th Anniversary of VE Day
Published: 9th April 2020The first May bank holiday will commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Using Zoom safely
Published: 6th April 2020Please be aware that some Zoom meetings can be hijacked by unwanted guests.
Diddy Disciples at St John in Bedwardine
Published: 6th April 2020Join with St John in Bedwardine church as they hold online Diddy Disciples sessions.
Journey with the Bishops through Holy Week & Easter
Published: 4th April 2020Bishops John and Martin are putting together a series of reflections during Holy Week.
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.
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.
Tardebigge's Cafe Church goes online
Published: 1st April 2020Tardebigge are hosting their Cafe Church via Zoom during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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'.
Caring for your closed building during 'Lockdown'
Published: 27th March 2020Church Buildings Officer, Mark Carter offers some advice on caring for your closed building.
A guide to adding subtitles to your videos on social media.
Published: 26th March 2020Subtitles make videos much more accessible. Not just for those people who rely on subtitles, but as most people watch videos on their phone on mute, subtitles are vital for getting your messages across.
New Faculty Jurisdiction Rules
Published: 26th March 2020Are you thinking of making changes to your church? The rules are changing.
Setting up a Skype prayer group
Published: 25th March 2020Would you like to join a Skype prayer group?
Spiritual Communion
Published: 23rd March 2020The archbishops and others are presently encouraging people to attend acts of worship in their imagination, and online. People are asked to pray at home, but with others who are praying elsewhere. This includes virtual Holy Communion – and many people have used the traditional language of “spiritual communion†without explaining it. Doug Chaplin offers a short explanation, with some prayers that you can use.
Being church in Broadway during the Coronavirus
Published: 22nd March 2020Shellie Ward is the Vicar of Broadway and Wickhamford – she has put in place a number of different initiatives over the last week or so to ensure that church can continue even though people aren’t able to meet in the building.
House group virtual meeting
Published: 19th March 2020Diocesan Secretary, John Preston, has held his first online house group. He shares his experience.
Resources for youth workers during the Coronavirus crisis
Published: 19th March 2020Ideas and resources for churches trying to continue to connect with young people during the Coronavirus epidemic.
A message from our Bishops re: the latest Coronavirus guidance
Published: 17th March 2020Bishops John and Martin have written to all parishes following the latest Coronavirus guidance.
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....