Heaven in ordinary ... something understood
Published: 30th April 2020An article for June editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester.
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Worshipping around the Diocese
Published: 15th April 2020Chair of the House of Laity, Hugh Richards, shares his experience of worshipping with others while in 'lockdown'.
Strange times...
Published: 9th April 2020A letter from the Bishop of Dudley for parish magazine editors.
Using Zoom safely
Published: 6th April 2020Please be aware that some Zoom meetings can be hijacked by unwanted guests.
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.
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.
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.
Sharing worship at Christ Church, Quarry Bank
Published: 21st May 2020Rector of the Brierley Hill team, David Hoskin, and the Director of Music at Christ Church, Richard Ganner, have been working together to offer worship for their local community online.
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House group virtual meeting
Published: 19th March 2020Diocesan Secretary, John Preston, has held his first online house group. He shares his experience.
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.
A weekend in Juliaca
Published: 16th March 2020Last weekend the group visiting Peru were in Juliaca. Read James' blog about the churches and schools they visited.
Letter from the Bishop of Worcester
Published: 10th March 2020A letter from the Bishop of Worcester for April editions of parish Magazines.
Arequipa to Cabanaconde
Published: 8th March 2020On Friday the group left Arequipa and travelled 135 miles to Cabanaconde to visit Mision San Felipe.
Sharing #EverydayFaith as grandparents
Published: 7th March 2020A group of grandparents across the Diocese are meeting together to share different ways to talk to their grandchildren about faith.
A tour of rural Arequipa
Published: 6th March 2020The group visiting Peru have been in Arequipa
God’s Own Acre - commemorating the agricultural year in our church
Published: 27th February 2020How is your church involved in marking the agricultural year?
The Revd Michael Brain - RIP
Published: 19th May 2020Announcement of the death of the Revd Michael Brain.
Worcester Trio receive Maundy Money
Published: 9th April 2020There were three recipients of the Maundy Money from our diocese this year.
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Supporting Gypsy Roma Traveller Groups
1st July 2025
A recent meeting of clergy from Pershore and Evesham Deanery heard about how churches can deepen relationships with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities (GRT).