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Prayer for Peru

Published: 5th October 2018

Mission 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 2018

The 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 2018

Almost 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 2018

It 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 2018

Cashless 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 2018

Next 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 2018

This 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 2018

This 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 2018

The 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 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


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.


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


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.


How to create great posters to promote your events

Published: 4th September 2018

By 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 2018

By 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 2018

Those 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 2018

It 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 2018

Were 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


Safe Car Wash app

Published: 9th August 2018

Do you regularly use a hand car wash?


Diocese of Worcester Taizé Pilgrimage 2018

Published: 31st July 2018

Diocese of Worcester Taiz Pilgrimage 2018

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Roger Latham to be Vicar of Great Malvern Priory

25th October 2024

Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Roger Latham as the new Vicar of Great Malvern, St Mary and St Michael (The Priory).  ...

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