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10 years of the Authorised Lay Ministry course
Published: 3rd December 2019Since the launch of the Authorised Lay Ministry (ALM) scheme in the Diocese in 2010, hundreds of people have trained as Worship Leaders, Pastoral Workers, Children and Youth Workers, Evangelists, Administrators, Community Workers and Music Ministers.
An unusual kindness
Published: 2nd December 2019This month sees theweek of prayer for Christian Unity, taking place from 18 to 25 January, an annual initiative in which churches throughout the world are askedto pray for one another as a way of growing closer. Each year takes a differentt
Advent Sunday blog from Bishop John
Published: 1st December 2019Today isAdvent Sunday when the Church begins to look forward to Christmas. I know mostof the rest of the world has been doing so for a while but we try not to be toopremature about it!Advent istraditionally a time for taking stock as we prepare for t
An evening with Lord Williams at Holland House
Published: 1st December 2019Last Monday saw the final of a series ofconversations conducted at Holland House, our retreat centre in Cropthorne, betweenBishop Robert Paterson, former Bishop of Sodor and Man now living in Evesham,and some of his episcopal colleagues. The last 'in
Crowle CE First School is a good school
Published: 28th November 2019Crowle Church of England First school has been judged to bea good school in its recent Ofsted inspection.
Worcestershire Interfaith Forum pledge to care for our earth
Published: 27th November 2019On 11 November, the Worcester Interfaith Forum met at Holland House Retreat Centre tolisten to Dr Martin Hodson (Operations Director for the John Ray Initiative)and Ms Katy Boom (Director of Sustainability at Worcester University) speak onthe subject
Christmas tree inspiration in Redditch
Published: 26th November 2019If you are in need of inspiration then head along to St Stephens Churchon Church Green in Redditch Town Centre.
Doug Chaplin licensed as Discipleship and Lay Training Officer
Published: 22nd November 2019Doug Chaplin was licensed to his new lay training role at yesterday's diocesan synod.
The Cathedral Chamber Choir concert is a family affair
Published: 17th November 2019Sarah Kings role in a forth coming city concert is not only a celebration of the patron saint of music - it'll be a family affair.
Happy birthday Hollybush Church!
Published: 15th November 2019On 3 November1869 the Little Church on the Common was dedicated to All Saints.On All Saints Day, Sunday 3 November 2019, All Saints Church, Hollybush celebrated its 150thbirthday with a sung Eucharist led By Bishop John.This special communi
A free cuppa in Kempsey school
Published: 11th November 2019Rector of Kempsey, Mark Badger has had the idea of KingdomCuppa - offering a free cup of coffee (or tea) to those gathered in the school playgrounds at Kempsey and Norton Schools. Here he explains why! "Coffee has become something of a hospitali
Kalantha Brewis appointed to Hallow, Grimley, Holt & Lower Broadheath
Published: 10th November 2019An announcement from the Bishop.
Bells for Eglantyne
Published: 8th November 2019Save the Children will celebrate their centenary by ringing bells in December.
Letter for Parish Magazines from the Dean
Published: 8th November 2019In manychurches and cathedrals, people are invited to light candles and to write downtheir prayers. Often children do this, and often they are thoughtful andthought-provoking. Here is one I read some time ago. It simply said, Dear God,everyone misses
Bishop John blesses refurbished Tolladine house
Published: 7th November 2019Bishop John recently joined with some of the members ofthe Tolladine Mission team to pray for the success of the first of a number ofsocial tenancies they are planning for Tolladine. This project is aimed athelping to resolve the acute housing i
Announcing the next Bishop of Dudley
Published: 5th November 2019At 10am on Monday 4 November, Martin Gorick, currently Archdeacon of Oxford and Residentiary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford was announced by Downing Street as being the next Bishop of Dudley. Here are some photos of the day spent introducing Martin t
Blog from the next Bishop of Dudley
Published: 4th November 2019Martin Gorick, currently Archdeacon and Residentiary Canonin the Diocese of Oxford has been announced as the next Bishop of Dudley,returning to the Black Country where he was once Vicar of Smethwick. Here he talksabout his hopes and plans for his new
Martin Gorick to be next Bishop of Dudley
Published: 4th November 2019Downing Street has today announced that the Venerable Martin Gorick will become the next Bishop of Dudley.
A new resource to help talk about money
Published: 28th October 2019A new resource has been launched to help churches to talkabout money with our congregations and community groups.The Jesus Moneycard game has been developed as a partnership between the Just FinanceFoundation, Transforming Churches Together and the D
More than five farthings say the Bells of St. Martin’s
Published: 28th October 2019The bells of St. Martin in theCornmarket, Worcester, will be ringing out across the city on 7 November, in celebration of an award of 46,750 to the Grade II* church fromthe National Heritage Lottery Fund.Theaward will help restore sight lines fr
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Phil Bradford preaches in Lima Cathedral
21st November 2024
On Sunday 17 November, Chair of the Peru partnership group, Phil Bradford, was invited to preach at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Lima at the service to mark the 75th anniversary of the cathedral....