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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
Safe Car Wash app
Published: 9th August 2018Do you regularly use a hand car wash?
Diocese of Worcester Taizé Pilgrimage 2018
Published: 31st July 2018Diocese of Worcester Taiz Pilgrimage 2018
Royal British Legion (GP90), Great Pilgrimage Ceremony in Ypres
Published: 31st July 2018The Legions Biggest ever membership event marking 90 years since the Great Pilgrimage of 1928. A decade after the end of WW1, veterans and war widows visited the battlefields of the Somme and Ypres before marching to the Menin Gate.On 8 August 2018,
Award for member of Old Hill Church
Published: 31st July 2018Anita Mansell, former Churchwarden at Holy Trinity, Old Hill in Dudley is one of seven volunteers who have won the first MarshChurch and Community Volunteer Awards by making a real difference to their church and to their communitiesThe MarshChurch an
New online faculty system
Published: 31st July 2018From 1 August the long-promisedadoption of the Church of Englands online system for applications under theFaculty Jurisidiction Rules (2015) will be open for business. The Online Faculty System is a web-based planningportal where parishes can develo
Rachel Akers to be Team Vicar in Dudley
Published: 29th July 2018​An announcement from the Bishop.
Singing Angels at The Straits, Dudley
Published: 26th July 2018Singing Angels is a singing group for children aged 3+ heldat St Andrews Church in the Straits, Dudley.It was set up in October 2016 by Claire Cox who was supported by thechurch congregation when her son was in hospital for many months after he wasbo
St Oswald's School receives inclusion award
Published: 19th July 2018St Oswald CE Primary School in Kidderminster has been givenan award for the schools commitment to children who are looked after.The Virtual School invited all schools in Worcestershire whohave CLA (Children who are Looked After) to nominate those who
Candles sold to raise money for a Bethlehem School
Published: 18th July 2018Robert Foskett, 11, has been designing andselling candles to raise money for the School of Joy in Bethlehem. The KingsSchool pupil has raised over 800 which he will send to the school through theFriends of the Holy Land charity.In 2016, Robert sent s
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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....