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Dean's portrait to be unveiled

Published: 18th September 2018

Worcester Cathedral has announced theunveiling of a portrait of the Dean of Worcester which has been speciallypainted by Malvern based portrait painter Tania March, currently Artistin Residence at the Cathedral.The Dean, the Very Reverend Dr Peter At


Laura Handy appointed Team Vicar in Droitwich

Published: 16th July 2018

An announcement from Bishop John.


Six new lay ministers licensed

Published: 17th September 2018

Six people from parishes in the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral.


Top Church Dudley to consult on building changes

Published: 14th September 2018

As it celebrates its 200th birthday, the Church of St Thomas and St Luke in Dudley (Top Church) will be holding an open meeting on Saturday 22 September to let local people know a few of the plans for the future of the building.


Broadway villager turns 112!

Published: 17th September 2018

Grace Jones from Broadway turned 112 yesterday and isofficially the oldest person in the UK.Graceis a former member of the local church and when she moved into the care home inBroadway, the vicar at the time began bringing her home communion which so


Dementia Awareness Week 2019

Published: 4th April 2018

This year, Dementia Awareness Week is from 20 – 26 May.


Astley School unpacks Easter with ‘Open the Book’

Published: 3rd April 2018

An Open The Book team visitedAstley CE Primary School each week in the run up to Easter to share the events that tookplace in Holy Week.Beginning with The Great Paradethe children experienced the excitement of Jesus entry into Jerusalem and wereeach


Astley School runs for Sport Relief

Published: 25th March 2018

Astley CE Primary School held their first cross country run for Sport Relief on Friday 23 March. Sports leaders from Oak Class practised warm up routines before the day which they then ably led for the school before the race began. Elm Class wer


In Harmony with Creation at Holland House

Published: 19th March 2018

This year's Holland House Friends' Weekend  takes place from 4 - 6 May with the theme of In Harmony with Creation.The weekend will start with tea and cakes from 4pm on Friday 4 May andend with a Garden Eucharist, written especially for the Holla


Historic lantern slides given public view

Published: 20th March 2018

A new project to digitise a historic collection of lantern slides from over 100 years ago was launched at the Old Palace in Worcester on Friday.


Bishop John celebrates 10 years!

Published: 1st March 2018

Bishop John has celebrated 10 years as the Bishop of Worcester in a special service in Worcester Cathedral.


St Oswald Place of Welcome celebrates 1st birthday

Published: 5th February 2018

On 2 February, St Oswalds Place of welcomeCoffee Friday celebrated its first birthday. The founder of the coffeemorning, Mr Brian Murkett celebrated the success of the coffee morning with around 40 regular attenders from the local community. He


New Vicar for Great Malvern Priory

Published: 7th January 2018

​An announcement from the Bishop.


Starfest in Kidderminster West

Published: 7th January 2018

Heather Prangley from Holy Innocents' in Kidderminster, explains what the parish has been doing through the Christmas season to Epiphany: "The theme from Advent to Epiphany for Kidderminster WestTeam Ministry has been Follow the Star and we have


Bishop Graham welcomes new scheme from Christian Aid

Published: 15th January 2018

Bishop Graham has welcomed a new globaljustice scheme launched this January by Christian Aid in partnership with theChurch of England which aims to empower a new generation of children to speakout against poverty and injustice.The scheme, GlobalNeigh


Paul West receives the Wulfstan Cross

Published: 22nd January 2018

The Bishop of Dudley, Graham Usher has presented Paul West, the former Chief Constable of West Mercia Police, with the Cross of St. Wulfstan, an award that pays tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the life of the Church.


Bishop John & HJ are wed

Published: 15th January 2018

Congratulations to Bishop John and HJ who were married onFriday at St Katherines Church in Holt near Bath, surrounded by close friends andfamily.Bishop Graham said: It was wonderful and a sheer delight toshare in Bishop John and H-Js wedding with its


Exploring the Christian Faith

Published: 3rd October 2018

Almost 40 people in groups from Cradley Heath, Offenham, Ombersley and Worester have received a special certificate from the Bishop of Worcester.


Helping children to 'Experience Easter' in Halas

Published: 28th March 2018

Calling Young Disciples Mission Enabler, Helen Laird is currently working with the Halas Team in Halesowen. They have used two different initiatives this year to help children and families engage with the Easter story. Experience EasterThe Exper


New Rector for Kidderminster Ismere

Published: 8th July 2018

​An announcement from the Bishop.

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