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A reflection on Thy Kingdom Come in Dudley
Published: 1st July 2019Stephanie Meek, member of Christ Church in Coseley came along to the 'Praying for Dudley' event in Priory Park as part of our Pentecost celebrations. Here she reflects on the experience: Having been at Christ Churchduring the Morning, I did the
Happy birthday St Mary's CE Primary
Published: 28th June 2019St. Marys CE (VC) Primary School,Kingswinford had a wonderful time on Thursday 20 June , whenthey celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the school being built.Staff, Parents, Children and Guestscame to share in the celebrations, which included a bu
Members from the diocese attended the Time is Now march in London
Published: 28th June 2019Hugh Burton, Rector of the Dudley Team and Chair of the diocesan Eco Group was one of a number of people from the Diocese to attend the 'Time is Now' climate change march in London earlier this week. He said: "It was exciting to be among the 12,
The Revd Anthea Elston plans 150 mile walk for charity
Published: 28th June 2019The Revd Anthea Elston, part time vicar of All Saints Hollybush, will set out on the journey of a lifetime on Monday.
Refurbishment work starts on Top Church
Published: 26th June 2019St Thomas and St Luke (Top Church) in Dudley is closing itsdoors for a few months while the church is completely refurbished ahead of thelaunch of the new Resourcing Church in the Autumn. Using some of the moneyawarded to Top Church by the Church Com
Saying farewell to Bishop Graham
Published: 26th June 2019There are two occasions being planned to say goodbye to Bishop Graham before he leaves us to become the Bishop of Norwich. All are welcome to join us at: - Cathedral evensong, 5.30pm on Saturday 20 July followed by a reception in the Chapter Hou
16 people ordained for parishes around the diocese.
Published: 23rd June 201916 candidates were ordained overthe weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.Four candidates were ordainedDeacon in the Cathedral on Sunday and are entering their first year of trainingas a curate. A further 12 candidates have completed their
Roman Catholic Deacon to become Anglican Priest!
Published: 20th June 2019Stephen Dunton will be ordained as an Anglican Priest atPetertide having served as a Roman Catholic Deacon for the past eight years. Hewill be serving his curacy in Pershore with Pinvin, Wick & Birlingham.Here, Steve tells us the story of his journey
Mission Shaped Ministry 2019 Course
Published: 19th June 2019Mission-shaped ministry (MSM) is a one year course in how to start and sustain a Fresh Expression of church. It's about how to re-invent church for 21st century culture. It's about how to establish a "church" for the good of people who are not yet me
Summer maintenance for your church building
Published: 18th June 2019Aswe enter the Summer months, Church Buildings' Officer, Mark Carter, offersadvice about what to focus on as you care for your church building.Take advantage of the long daysUsethe long, sunny days to inspect the building: check rainwater goods and g
The Church Tent at the Three Counties Show
Published: 12th June 2019At this years Church Tent, visitors to the Three Counties Show can enjoy a fresh cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate on the show ground along with a bacon buttie, panini or home-made cake, whilst taking part in free family activities.
Wilden Primary rated 'Excellent' in its SIAMS inspection
Published: 12th June 2019Wilden All Saints Church of England VC Primary school has been awarded an overall judgement of Excellent under the new SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) schedule.
Pub licensing for new vicar of St Matthew Ronkswood
Published: 11th June 2019On Sunday 2nd June congregation members, family and friends gathered in the heart of Ronkswood's community, The Punch Bowl Inn, for the licensing of new vicar, the Revd Rob Farmer. The service took place in the pub's main function room, adjacent
Celebrating Pentecost
Published: 11th June 2019Last weekend saw a number of celebrations of Pentecost acrossthe Diocese and the culmination of the ten days of Prayer for Thy Kingdom Comewith major events in both Dudley and Worcester.Praying for DudleyIn Dudley, around 150 people gathered in the P
Letter from the Bishop of Worcester
Published: 11th June 2019All Together as Kingdom PeopleSaturday 28 September, Worcester CathedralItis now over five years since our Kingdom People Vision was unanimouslyand enthusiastically adopted by Diocesan Synod in 2013. TheChurch is Gods gift to the world, which is call
Former Archdeacon to mark 60 years as a Priest
Published: 6th June 2019Trinity Sunday marks the 60th Anniversary ofFrank Bentleys ordination to the Priesthood. Frank, who is a former Archdeaconof Worcester, will be celebrating with a special service on the feast of CorpusChristi, 7.30pm Thursday 20 June at Fladbury
Summer Pilgrimages
Published: 5th June 2019Have you considered a pilgrimage this summer?
St Barnabas, Worcester visits Magdeburg
Published: 4th June 2019The parish of St Barnabas with Christ Church recently visited their link parish in our partner Diocese of the Evangelical Church of Central Germany.
New Residentiary Canon in the Cathedral
Published: 3rd June 2019Worcester Cathedral is delighted to announce theappointment of a new Residentiary Canon, which is an appointment by HM the Queen. The Revd Dr Stephen Edwards will join the Cathedral Chapter with aparticular responsibility for promoting the Cathe
Cars will be the stars at the Bishampton summer fete
Published: 2nd June 2019Bishamptons Summer Fete will feature adazzling array of around eight four-wheeled beauties this year to make any carenthusiast drool. Ranging from the late 1920s rightthrough to the 21st century, the cars all have different claims tofame, all with so
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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....