Bishop John to take part in the Big Sleep Out
Published: 13th October 2022Bishop John will take part in the Worcester Big Sleep Out on Friday night to raise money for St Paul's Hostel, Warriors Community Foundation, and Maggs Day Centre.
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Re-ordering work starts at St Helen's Worcester
Published: 12th October 2022St 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.
Calling Young Disciples & future support for children’s & youth work
Published: 6th October 2022The Calling Young Disciples (CYD) Project will come to an end in July next year. The objective of the project has been to see a significant and sustained increase in the capacity of churches across the Diocese to engage with children and young people - so that they respond to God’s call to be disciples of Jesus.
Review into past safeguarding cases published
Published: 5th October 2022Following the publication of the national report into the church of England’s review into past safeguarding cases, we have today published an executive summary of the review undertaken in our diocese.
St George’s Church finalist in National Churches Trust Awards
Published: 3rd October 2022Congratulations to St George’s Church in Kidderminster who have been selected to be a finalist in the National Churches’ Trust’s Church Maintenance Awards.
Can I count them?
Published: 3rd October 2022Each 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.
Black History Month
Published: 3rd October 2022This Black History Month will kick off a series of events and resources encouraging individuals and churches to engage with our black history and issues of racial justice.
CoE Route map to Net Carbon Zero
Published: 27th September 2022The 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.
New Deans of Retired Clergy
Published: 26th September 2022Bishop John has appointed Ann Waizeneker and Guy Hewlett as new joint Deans of Retired Clergy. Ann and Guy will support retired clergy & bereaved clergy partners by being an initial point of contact and planning occasional events through the year. They take over from Chris Liley and Judith Oliver.
Harvest Festival in Worcester Cathedral
Published: 21st September 2022This year’s Farmers’ Harvest Festival will take place at 6.30pm on Sunday, 2 October in Worcester Cathedral. As with all festivals, this service will give thanks for the farmers who ensure we have food on our plates and celebrate rural life in general.
Diocesan three to run the London Marathon
Published: 19th September 2022Nick 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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Four new lay ministers licensed
Published: 17th September 2022Four people from parishes across the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral. The Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge, conducted the service, licensing the individuals to minister in the parishes they have been called to serve.
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Remembering the Queen at Suckley Church
Published: 13th September 2022Suckley 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.
Worcester Cathedral - 'Living Gently on the Earth'
Published: 5th September 2022In May 2022, Worcester Cathedral launched Living Gently on the Earth – a series of events, talks, and workshops on caring for our planet. More events are planned throughout the Autumn and Winter.
Visit a church over the Heritage Open Day weekends
Published: 2nd September 2022Churches 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.
Men’s Shed at St Clement’s Church, Worcester
Published: 1st September 2022It 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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An open letter from our bishops
Published: 11th August 2022Following the end of the Lambeth Conference, Bishops John and Martin have sent a letter to all clergy and Readers. It is published here so it can be read by everyone in our diocese.
Ensuring churches are accessible for all
Published: 5th August 2022Having a disability should not be a bar to worship or to inclusion in the church community. Read more about Disability Awareness Sunday and a recent General Synod commitment.
Community confirmation in Martley
Published: 3rd August 2022Bishop Michael Hooper recently baptised and confirmed Karen at Heaton House in Martley where the parish hold a twice monthly communion service.
Readers reception with the Archbishop of York
Published: 2nd August 2022Kath Davis and Eileen Tomlin recently attended a reception with the Archbishop of York to celebrate 100 years of the Central Readers' Board.
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Visit a church during the Heritage Open Days
4th September 2025
Churches across Worcestershire and Dudley are opening their doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days with a range of activities for all ages and a chance to discover the story behind our historic churches and the communities they serve.