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Myriad learning community enters second year of journey

Published: 4th February 2025

On the last Saturday in January, teams from churches who are part of the Myriad learning community, and are hosting and developing New Worshipping Communities, met together for the next session. This group first met this time last year.

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Earth Hour 2025

Published: 3rd February 2025

Since starting in 2007, Earth Hour, which takes place on 22 March has been known for the “lights off” moment, with individuals around the world switching off their lights to show support for the planet and raise awareness of the environmental issues affecting it. 

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Published: 3rd February 2025

Sunday 2 March is Church Action on Poverty Sunday, focusing on themes of social justice and the Church’s role in addressing the root causes of poverty in the UK.

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Making the world a better place

Published: 3rd February 2025

An article from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger for March editions of parish magazines.

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Former Archdeacon to become Chair of the DAC

Published: 3rd February 2025

The former Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones, is to become the new voluntary Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC).  

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TardeBoot brings community spirit

Published: 2nd February 2025

Shoppers and stallholders alike gathered at St Bartholomew’s Church, Tardebigge on Saturday for a bustling TardeBoot event. The indoor boot sale was well attended, with the church pews transformed into market stalls brimming with crafts, pre-loved treasures, and homemade goods.

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New guide to New Worshipping Communities

Published: 30th January 2025

A new guide to New Worshipping Communities (NWCs) in the Diocese has been launched. It will support parishes who are looking to find creative ways of reaching people beyond our existing congregations as we look to reach our target of creating 100 NWCs by 2030.

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Another record year with the Parish Giving Scheme

Published: 30th January 2025

Over £1.5 million was given to our churches in 2024 through the Parish Giving Scheme. Read about how St Mary's Church in Oldswinford introduced the scheme.

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Introducing Claire Biggs, New Worshipping Communities Co-ordinator in Halesowen

Published: 30th January 2025

Claire Biggs started as New Worshipping Communities (NWC) Co-ordinator at St John’s in Halesowen in November 2024. This appointment will assist with our diocesan priority to create 100 New Worshipping Communities by 2030.

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Diocesan partnership sets pace for net zero transition

Published: 28th January 2025

Ian Hill has joined the net zero carbon project team of specialists working across the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester. Ian will provide a schools focus to the team, which is also focussed on reducing the carbon footprint of our clergy housing and church buildings.

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Diane Cooksey to be Team Rector in Gornal & Sedgley

Published: 26th January 2025

Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Canon Diane Cooksey as Team Rector and Renewal Leader in the Benefice of Gornal and Sedgley.

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New Honorary Canons appointed

Published: 24th January 2025

Bishop Martin, in his role as Acting Bishop of Worcester, has announced that four people from across the Diocese have been appointed as Honorary Canons in the Cathedral.

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Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme extended

Published: 24th January 2025

The Government has confirmed a further year’s extension to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, though with a new claim cap of £25,000 per place of worship.

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What's happening with the Vacancy in See

Published: 23rd January 2025

During January the members of the Crown Nominations Commission who will appoint our new Bishop met together to continue to take forward the process.

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Expanding work with children, families & schools in Pershore

Published: 23rd January 2025

As a paid Children and Families’ worker at Pershore Abbey (funded in part with a grant from the Healthier Churches Fund), Sam Andrews has been able to expand the Abbey’s work with children, families and schools in the local area.

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Celebrating St Wulfstan

Published: 16th January 2025

Sunday 19 January is the feast of St Wulfstan, the 11th century Bishop of Worcester who was responsible for a major rebuild of the Cathedral. Dean of Worcester, Stephen Edwards suggests visiting the Cathedral to give thanks for his holy life.

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John Stanbury - RIP

Published: 10th January 2025

John Stanbury, who was our Diocesan Secretary during the 1990s has died after a long illness.

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Finding faith through 'Early Birds' NWC

Published: 9th January 2025

St Andrew's Church in Malvern has a new worshipping community called ‘Early Birds’ aimed at families with young children. Recently, one of the parents that attends, shared her testimony on how Early Birds brought her on her own faith journey.

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Barnyard Nativity in the Worcestershire West Rural Team

Published: 7th January 2025

The barnyard nativity is the start of Christmas for many of the locals around Leigh, Alfrick, Broadwas, Suckley and Rushwick. 

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Racial Justice Sunday 2025

Published: 5th January 2025

A diocesan service for Racial Justice Sunday on 9 February will be held at St Anne's Church, Bewdley at 4pm. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.

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Supporting Gypsy Roma Traveller Groups

1st July 2025

A recent meeting of clergy from Pershore and Evesham Deanery heard about how churches can deepen relationships with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities (GRT).

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