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New rector in Droitwich Deanery
Published: 7th October 2018​An announcement from the Bishop.
Diocesan Mothers' Union Festival
Published: 7th October 2018Around 30 branches of the Mothers' Union from across Worcestershire and Dudley came together on Saturday to celebrate the work of the Mothers' Union at the annual diocesan festival at Worcester Cathedral. The theme of the service was 'following
Prayer for Peru
Published: 5th October 2018Mission Development Officer, Doug Chaplain, has received the following request from our friends in Peru. "Just a quick messageto ask prayers for this weekend as the Peruvian nation goes to thepoll in local elections. Sunday is voting day so we a
Dean's portrait unveiled
Published: 4th October 2018The Dean's portrait wasunveiled at Worcester Cathedral on Monday afternoon. The portrait of the Dean of Worcester has beenspecially painted by Malvern based portrait painter Tania March, who is currentlyArtist in Residence at the Cathedral.The Dean,
Exploring the Christian Faith
Published: 3rd October 2018Almost 40 people in groups from Cradley Heath, Offenham, Ombersley and Worester have received a special certificate from the Bishop of Worcester.
Canon Matthew Baynes - RIP
Published: 28th September 2018It is with sadness that we announce the death of the Revd Canon Matthew Baynes, Rector of Bredon as well as Overbury w Teddington, Alstone & Little Washbourne w Beckford & Ashton-under-Hill, after living with cancer for the last couple of years.
Contactless giving at Pershore Abbey
Published: 28th September 2018Cashless giving in church is on therise, from hand-held card machines to permanent donations points there issomething for everyone. Pershore Abbey has been giving its visitors the chance to pay at a contactless giving point. The Verger, Robin Hancox
Setting out the vision for Top Church
Published: 25th September 2018Next Sunday, 30 September at 4pm, Top Church in Dudley willbe hosting an information evening for anyone who thinks they might like to beinvolved in establishing the new Resourcing Church in the building.The evening will be led by the Revd JamesTreasu
County Harvest Festival
Published: 21st September 2018This year's County Harvest Festival will take place at 6.30pm on Sunday, 7 October in Worcester Cathedral.
Report on Disability Conference
Published: 19th September 2018This summer, the Archbishop of Canterbury put on a nationalchurch conference on disabilities in the church. There was a particular focuson being open to exploring vocations to ordained ministry for people withdisabilities. A significant proportion of
Kingdom People fund helps Malvern Link with Cowleigh
Published: 19th September 2018The parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh applied for a Kingdom People grant to help with their parish vision planning. Their vicar, Phillip Johnson, explains what they've been doing and how the grant has helped.I arrived as Vicar of Malvern Link with
Dean's portrait to be unveiled
Published: 18th September 2018Worcester 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
Six new lay ministers licensed
Published: 17th September 2018Six people from parishes in the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral.
Broadway villager turns 112!
Published: 17th September 2018Grace 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
Top Church Dudley to consult on building changes
Published: 14th September 2018As 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.
How to create great posters to promote your events
Published: 4th September 2018By Tallie Proud, Church of England Digital Communications OfficerIf you dont have the money to pay for a graphic designer or buy graphic design software for an experience member of the congregation to use, youre often left with designing your poster
Taking great Church photos
Published: 3rd September 2018By Tallie Proud, Church of England, Digital Communications OfficerHere are a few things to think about when taking photos:Invest in a tripodTo keep photos sharp in lower light, use a tripod to keep the camera steadyThe tripod can also give access to
Reconnect with your community – re-imagine church
Published: 30th August 2018Those are the questions that mission shaped intro will help you answer. In just five evenings, and available in three locations in the diocese this autumn, mission shaped intro is a must for people who want to see their church thrive in new ways.Eve
An introduction to Instagram
Published: 30th August 2018It can sometimes feel like its hard to keep up with the latest digital trends and the platforms being used by young people.Many churchs digital presence websites and social media are run entirely by volunteers who dont have time to do anymore than
A Church Near You - Phase Two coming soon!
Published: 16th August 2018Were thrilled to announcethat this summer churches will be able to use their A Church Near You pages astheir website for FREE. The new functionality includes: The ability to point your domain name (the URL/web address of your site) to
Latest News
Deanery awards presented in Kidderminster & Stourport
2nd July 2024
Yesterday evening Kidderminster and Stourport Deanery held their first Deanery Awards - presented to people recognised by their own churches....