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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
Double success for Northleigh CE Primary
Published: 17th July 2018Duringthe past month Northleigh Primary School, from Malvern, has achieved doublesuccess.SIAMs SuccessLast month Northleigh received a 'good' SIAMs inspection. Whilst primarily focusing on the school'sChristian distinctiveness, the inspection recogni
Laura Handy appointed Team Vicar in Droitwich
Published: 16th July 2018An announcement from Bishop John.
Holland House interfaith picnic 2018
Published: 12th July 2018This year's Holland House picnic was attended by eight different religions. Warden, Ian Spencer, said: "Holland Houseruns three Interfaith events every year - a day on faith & publicpolicy, Faith to Faith: themed discussions on aspects offa
Andrew Mottram to retire
Published: 11th July 2018Historic Buildings Officer, Andrew Mottram will retire at the end of the month.
Funding received for two new resourcing churches
Published: 11th July 2018A grant of over 5 million has been awarded to the Diocese of Worcester to enable two resourcing churches to be established in Worcester and Dudley. All Saints Church in Worcester and StThomas & St Luke in Dudley Top Church will each receive funding.
Letter from the Bishop of Worcester
Published: 10th July 2018AsI write this we are in the midst of the longest and most intensive heat wave Ican remember since the mid 1970s.Its agreat joy for most though tempers do tend to get a bit frayed now and thenwhen people feel they are about to melt.Duringthe heat wa
St Bartholomew’s CE School visits Areley House Care Home
Published: 10th July 2018Pupilsfrom years 5 and 6 at St Bartholomews CE Primary School have visited AreleyHouse Care Home to take part in a music and activity session with some of theresidents who have dementia. The children led the residents in a number ofaction songs, help
Centenary of Women’s Suffrage
Published: 10th July 2018An article on the centenary of women’s right to vote by Cathedral Residentiary Canon, Georgina Byrne.
Holy Innocents receives 'retired' Legion Standard
Published: 10th July 2018In the church's 80th birthday week, Holy Innocents' in Kidderminster was proud to acceptthe retiring standard of the Royal British Legion Womens SectionWorcestershire County. Hazel Gandy, Vice President of the Section explained:Thereare not so many o
Collective worship forum at St James', Wollaston
Published: 10th July 2018On the 28 June, St Jamess Parish Church were delighted to host the Schools' WorshipForum for church and non-church schools from across the Diocese. Many Christian denominations were representedin supporting and running the event, including Hope
New Rector for Kidderminster Ismere
Published: 8th July 2018​An announcement from the Bishop.
Fundamentals of Fundraising training
Published: 5th July 2018Black Country Near Neighbours is offering a training course which will develop confidence & skills in fundraising for faith-based social & community action.The Fundamentals of Fundraising training day will look at sources of funding for faith based g
Help The Heroes Concert
Published: 4th July 2018A packed church enjoyed a lovely evening as Crowle Singers sang Mozart's Requiem in a fund raising concert.
Latest News
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). ...