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Rich Hackett to be licensed as Priest in Charge

Published: 29th June 2021

Bishop Martin will license Rich Hackett as Priest in Charge of Darby End and Netherton on 7 July at 6.30pm


Young Christian Climate Network relay to COP26

Published: 24th June 2021

This edition of Called to Action features walks planned by the Dioceses of Worcester and Gloucester in August, which will link up to the Young Christian Climate network's relay to COP26.


New Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling

Published: 21st June 2021

Dr David Mair has been appointed as Bishop John’s new Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling. He will start in the role from 1 August, taking over from Sarah Cooke.


Wulfstan Cross awarded to Angela Kovacevic

Published: 18th June 2021

The St Wulfstan Cross, awarded to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Church, has been given to Angela Kovacevic from the Parish of Stoke Prior, Wychbold & Upton Warren.


An update on Berega Hospital in the Diocese of Morogoro

Published: 16th June 2021

Canon Isaac Mgego, Director at Berega Hospital in the Diocese of Morogoro has written an update on how Covid-19 has impacted on their services.


Worcester Cathedral to bid a fond farewell to two members of clergy

Published: 15th June 2021

It was announced on Sunday that Canons Georgina Byrne and Michael Brierley are moving on to new appointments later this year.


Pray for the Tent of Nations in the Holy Land

Published: 14th June 2021

The Tent of Nations is an educational & environmental family farm a few kilometres from Bethlehem. They have asked us to pray after a bulldozer & Israeli soldiers were sent to the farm.


Called to Action: Dreams Hopes and Prayers

Published: 11th June 2021

A new project across the Diocese asks you to consider your dreams, hopes and prayers for the future of our planet. Find out more in this Called to Action.


Called to Action: Eco Church

Published: 27th May 2021

Eco Church is a structured award scheme which recognises and encourages the environmentally positive steps that churches can take. We have committed to becoming an Eco Diocese and would like as many churches as possible to get involved and earn their bronze, silver and gold awards!


An Excellent school in Castlemorton

Published: 24th May 2021

In March 2020, rural church school Castlemorton CE Primary was awarded an 'excellent' judgement under the new SIAMS inspection schedule.


A Diocesan Prayer for Pentecost

Published: 23rd May 2021

Watch our diocesan prayer for Pentecost, filmed across our six new deaneries.


Called to Action: Holiday Travel

Published: 13th May 2021

As we begin to think about holidays, this edition of Called to Action looks at how we can minimise our holiday footprint.


Called to Action: Rogation and No Mow May

Published: 29th April 2021

May is a time of sowing and growing. Rogation is when we ask for God's blessing on our fields planted with crops. Find out what small steps you can take to help save our planet.


Thy Kingdom Come 2021

Published: 26th April 2021

There are lots of ways to get involved in Thy Kingdom Come from Ascension Day to Pentecost this year, praying for more people to come to faith.


Diocesan Passion Play

Published: 1st April 2021

A virtual Passion Play telling the story of Jesus' last few days by people from all over the diocese.


A Lent Reflection from Foluso Enwerem

Published: 28th March 2021

A reflection from Foluso Enwerem, Assistant Curate at Top Church Dudley for the sixth week of Lent.


Chrism Eucharist 2021

Published: 28th March 2021

Watch a live stream of the service form Worcester Cathedral on Monday 29 March at 11am.


A Lent Reflection from Phil Wade

Published: 21st March 2021

Watch a reflection for the fifth week of Lent from Phil Wade, Worship Director at All Saints, Worcester


Called to Action: Journey with us to COP26

Published: 18th March 2021

The latest Called to Action focusses on the start of the journey towards COP26 in November.


A Lent Reflection from Clare Stockford

Published: 14th March 2021

Watch a reflection for the fourth week of Lent from Clare Stockford, Churchwarden of St Cassian's Chaddesley Corbett.

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