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Donkeys at Pershore Abbey
Published: 25th May 2018Up to eight donkeys & dozens of pets areexpected at Pershore Abbey on 10 June when the story of Noahs Ark will bere-enacted, involving the entire congregation. Children and adults areinvited to bring their pets and soft toy animals to join in c
New Rural Dean for Worcester East
Published: 24th May 2018Bishop John has announced the next Rural Dean of Worcester East.
Biblical timeline created at Great Witley CE Primary
Published: 24th May 2018The children at Great Witley CE Primary School have createda series of display boards, which tells the story of the bible in eightparts.The boards were inspired by asimilar biblical frieze created by artist Emma Yarlett, whose work is part ofthe Unde
Mission Enablers: One year in!
Published: 24th May 2018How has your first year been?What's been a key achievement?How's it felt being an "enabler"?Are you ready to move on?What are you looking forward to in your second year?How do you think Calling Young Disciples is making a difference?What about parish
Calling Young Disciples - one year in
Published: 24th May 2018How has the first year of the project gone?How do you choose which parish a Mission Enabler goes into?What has been a highlight?What are your hopes for the next 12 months?How can parishes without a Mission Enabler get more involved?
Couple repeat wedding with Feckenham CE First School
Published: 22nd May 2018Catherine ODonnell and Matthew Bird were recently marriedat St John the Baptist Church in Feckenham. Miss ODonnell has been a teacherat Feckenham CE First School for 15 years and Mr Bird teaches at the ACEAcademy in Tipton. In the week after their we
Pentecost celebrations in Dudley & Worcester
Published: 21st May 2018Praying for Dudley in Priory ParkHundreds of Christians of all denominations gathered inPriory Park in Dudley yesterday afternoon, enjoying a picnic in the sunshineand giving thanks to God for all who live and work in Dudley Borough to celebrate Pent
The Revd George Davis moves to Cheltenham
Published: 20th May 2018George Davis will become a Team Vicar in Cheltenham.
Three Confessions Conference
Published: 17th May 2018InApril, a group of 28 people gathered at Holland House, roughly a third comingfrom the Diocese of Worcester, a third from our partnership with the ProtestantChurch of Central Germany, and a third Roman Catholics coming from theirdioceses of Birmingh
'Hidden Sentence' training at HMP Hewell
Published: 12th May 2018Children whoare affected by having a family member in prison are often anxious about theirloved ones and arrive at the prison bewildered and overwhelmed. Specialist Playworkers allay any fears children may have regarding the visit/searchprocedures. C
Holland House chapel rededicated
Published: 11th May 2018Bishop John was joined by supporters, friends and Trustees of Holland House as he rededicated the retreat house's new chapel. The 50 year old chapel has been completely refurbished, thanks to an appeal launched last year on the 70th anniversary of Ho
Celebrating Calling Young Disciples in Kidderminster East
Published: 11th May 2018Kidderminster East parish held a special celebration onSunday, to commission their Calling Young Disciples team and mark the end ofAdam Legges year as a Mission Enabler with them.The Worship for All service was led by curate, Rachel Akers,with the bi
Coming together to pray for Dudley!
Published: 11th May 2018Christians from every denomination will be joining together in the ruins of Dudley Priory on Sunday 20 May at 2.30pm to pray for the life of the Borough and give thanks to God for all who live and work there.
Celebrating Pentecost together at the Cathedral!
Published: 10th May 2018Christians from across the county will come together for a Pentecost service at the Cathedral at 6.30pm on Sunday 20 May.
Sedgley War Memorials project
Published: 4th May 2018Barbara Price, member of All Saints, Sedgley has spent hourscataloguing and researching 294 soldiers who died in the First World War fromthe local area. She now has individual profiles on all the men who died and hasvisited many of the graves in Engl
Ordinations 2018
Published: 3rd May 2018Over the weekend of 30 June/ 1 July, 14 people will beordained to serve in parishes across the Diocese.12 candidates will be ordained Deacon in the Cathedral onSaturday 30 June and are entering their first year of training as a curate. Afurther two c
Dudley Churches conservation projects
Published: 24th April 2018Kate Andrewhas taken on supporting three churches in the Dudley area in the delivery phaseof their building conservation projects, all with major grants from the HeritageLottery Fund.St Thomas & St Luke (Top Church) Top Church is now in the very
Children in Bishampton invited to paint ‘My Favourite Things’
Published: 24th April 2018Localschoolchildren up to 11 years of age are being invited to put on their thinkingcaps to draw or paint their favourite things for this years Bish Bosh BashSummer Fete.The art competition is one of the many popular elements in Bishamptonsannual sum
Michael Clarke receives Canterbury Cross
Published: 23rd April 2018Canon Professor Michael Clarke was recently presented withThe Canterbury Cross by the Archbishop of Canterbury in recognition of hisservice to the Church of England over many years. He was one of 30 Christianshonoured by Archbishop Justin in the 2018
Sue Oliver to be Priest in Charge of Churchill-in-Halfshire w Blakedown & Broome
Published: 16th April 2018​An announcement from the Bishop.
Latest News
Fraser Oates licensed as Renewal Church Leader
17th September 2024
Fraser Oates was licensed as Renewal Leader at St Stephen’s Church in Redditch on Sunday as the church moves forward with its vision to grow into a thriving church at the heart of the town centre....