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​Parish Buying launches hygiene, cleaning and PPE supplies

Published: 5th June 2020

Parish Buying (the buying service set up by the Church of England and Church in Wales) have launched ranges of hygiene, cleaning and PPE supplies with preferential rates negotiated with national suppliers.


Called to action - for peat's sake!

Published: 5th June 2020

The second in a series of tips from the Diocesan Climate Crisis Group with small steps you can take to help save the planet. This one looks at peat!


Permission granted to transform St Helen’s Church, Worcester

Published: 22nd May 2020

The parish of All Saints are completely reordering St Helen's Church as part of their resourcing church plans.


Being a Prison Chaplain during the Coronavirus pandemic

Published: 22nd May 2020

Margie Schutte is the Managing Chaplain at HMP Hewell in Redditch. She tells us how their work has changed over the past few months of the Covid-19 crisis.


Sharing worship at Christ Church, Quarry Bank

Published: 21st May 2020

Rector of the Brierley Hill team, David Hoskin, and the Director of Music at Christ Church, Richard Ganner, have been working together to offer worship for their local community online.


Next year's Bishop's Certificate Course

Published: 21st May 2020

It's time to start thinking about the next Bishop's Certificate. Could this be just what you're looking for to grow your faith?


Rejecting 'competitive coping'

Published: 20th May 2020

A blog for Mental Health Awareness Week from the Revd Cassius Francis, Just Finance Development Worker for the Black Country.


The Revd Michael Brain - RIP

Published: 19th May 2020

Announcement of the death of the Revd Michael Brain.


#EverydayFaith as a nurse during the Coronavirus pandemic

Published: 19th May 2020

Rachael Ienzi shares how her faith sustains her in her work as a nurse.


Signing up to the Parish Giving Scheme via telephone

Published: 19th May 2020

Have you investigated signing up to the Parish Giving Scheme using their new telephone service?


Supporting those with hearing loss to enage online

Published: 15th May 2020

A blog from the Revd Victoria Barlow on more accessible online worship.


Eco ideas during Christian Aid Week

Published: 13th May 2020

The Diocesan Environmental Group are planning to release a series of eco tips to support and encourage churches to engage with Eco Church even at this time. 


Online church services across the Diocese

Published: 13th May 2020

Clergy and others across the Diocese are live streaming services and offering other digital content.


Rogation in the Bowbrook Group

Published: 12th May 2020

David Morris is planning a virtual Rogation service with his parishes.


Entering church buildings safely

Published: 11th May 2020

Church Buildings Officer, Mark Carter offers some advice about safely going back inside church buildings.


VE Day Commemoration in Evesham

Published: 8th May 2020

A special film was recorded in Evesham for VE Day.


Updated guidance on clergy and lay leaders entering churches

Published: 6th May 2020

Bishop John has written to clergy following a change in guidance from the House of Bishops.


Ordinations 2020

Published: 5th May 2020

This year's ordinations have been moved to September.


A blog for Vocations Sunday

Published: 2nd May 2020

Exploring Christian vocation during a pandemic.


Heaven in ordinary ... something understood

Published: 30th April 2020

An article for June editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester.

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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.

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