Today (18 October) is anti-slavery day. Worcester Diocesan Mothers’ Union have been working on a special awareness raising campaign across our 50 Mothers’ Union Groups and churches where the Mothers’ Union has a presence, for the week around this day.
A new sculpture has been unveiled in the churchyard of St Laurence's Church in Alvechurch during Baby Loss Awareness Week as a memorial to children who died too soon.
St Helen's Church in Worcester is part of All Saints' parish, one of our two resourcing churches. This week, a major refurbishment project has begun in order to restore the church back to its original layout and to provide an accessible, multifunctional and comfortable space in the very centre of city.
Sue Hale has been appointed as Associate Priest in the Halas Team Ministry in Halesowen.
An article for November's editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.
Congratulations to St George’s Church in Kidderminster who have been selected to be a finalist in the National Churches’ Trust’s Church Maintenance Awards.
Each October, parishes are asked to record attendances at services as part of the Church of England's national data collection. But who should you count? We've put together this blog post to check you're including everyone.
The Diocesan Climate Crisis Group is encouraging parishes to engage with the Church of England’s Route map to Net Zero Carbon by 2030. The document was approved by General Synod in July and has recently been published on the Church of England’s website.
Nick Gowers, Vicar of Holy Trinity, Old Hill, Sam Setchell, Director of Communications and Harriet Chimani, member of Inkberrow Church and Bishop's Council will all be running the London Marathon this year for different charities.
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Suckley Church held their annual BFG Fest (Beer, Food and Gifts Festival) last Saturday - and it became a welcome natural opportunity to bring people together when we all needed each other.
An article for October editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones.
Churches across Worcestershire and Dudley are opening their doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days (9-18 Sept) with a range of activities for all ages and a chance to discover the story behind our historic churches and the communities they serve.
It is hoped that the crypt at St Clement’s Church in Worcester will become the venue for a new ‘Men’s Shed’, enabling local men to come together, learn new skills and chat over a cup of coffee.
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Bishop Michael Hooper recently baptised and confirmed Karen at Heaton House in Martley where the parish hold a twice monthly communion service.
Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Jonathan Evans as Curate in Charge in the Benefice of Norton and Wollaston with responsibility for St Michael, Norton in Stourbridge.
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Every second and fourth Tuesday in the month, a group comes together at Christ Church in Catshill, just outside of Bromsgrove to share a cup of tea and a chat together from 2 – 3.30pm.
The Redditch Christ the King Benefice were asked to provide a church tent at last weekend's Astwood Bank carnival and much fun was had by all!
Congratulations to the four candidates confirmed at St John the Baptist Church in Fladbury on Sunday by Bishop Michael.
The Bishop of Worcester is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Victoria Barlow as Team Vicar in the Halas Team Ministry.
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14 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
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1st September 2025