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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.
Historic Churches open to celebrate Black Country Day
Published: 3rd July 2018Three historic Church of England churches within Dudley MBCwill be open to the public on Black Country Day, 14 July. TopChurch and Bottom Church in the town centre will both be open along with StJohns Church in Brockmoor. Its an opportunity to explor
14 Deacons and Priests ordained!
Published: 1st July 201814 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese, with more deacons being ordained than there has been for many years.
Researching St John's War Memorial
Published: 29th June 2018In the build up to the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War 1 St John in Bedwardine Church in Worcester is looking to identify as many people as possible who are listed on the War Memorial in the grounds of St John-in-Bedwardine. The website Ro
Holy Innocents 'rocks' at 80!
Published: 28th June 2018The Holy InnocentsChurch, Kidderminster will soon be 80.The current church building was dedicated by the then Bishop ofWorcester, Dr. Perowne on 2 July 1938. Church member, Heather Prangley explains how they are celebrating! "To mark the oc
Business and Industry in the Black Country
Published: 27th June 2018From time to time I enjoy spending a day visiting people in Dudley around a common theme. In recent years Ive explored the tourism offer, Universal Credit, social housing, elderly social care and the emergency services. Knowing of the pride in the Bl
Tanzanian Travels
Published: 27th June 2018Claire has sent some brief travel diary snippets fromMorogoro:Saturday 23I have arrived safely at the Arc Hotel in Morogoro, after along drive from Dar Es Salaam. I was met at the hostel in Dar by Canon ReginaldMdugi, the priest at St John's, Kihonda
A new vicar for Teme Valley South
Published: 27th June 2018​An announcement from the Bishop.
Priesthood runs in the family
Published: 26th June 2018Fred Gilbert is a retired Priest living in Peopleton. Hewill turn 89 in August and was ordained Deacon in December of 1959. ThisPetertide, his daughter will be ordained deacon in Manchester Cathedral,joining his son and grandson who have both already
Latest News
New Children and Young People’s Worker for St Peter’s Bengeworth
19th November 2024
Julie Winstone was appointed full time Children and Young People’s Worker at St Peter’s Bengeworth in August 2024. This is a brand-new role for St Peter’s which is a renewal church and part of our diocesan vision to grow as Kingdom People....