New Passiontide work at Great Malvern Priory
Published: 23rd March 2026A new Passiontide work is being premiered at Great Malvern Priory on Monday 30 March at 3pm called ‘Passia’.
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Supporting women in Ministry
Published: 23rd March 2026Some of our ordained women gathered in Worcester last week for a ministry morning in response to issues of misogyny and harassment. The aim was to offer a confidential, safe space where women could reflect together and support one another.
Palm Sunday experience for local school children
Published: 23rd March 2026St Philip’s Church in Webheath, Redditch, was filled with excitement and wonder when two Reception classes from Webheath Academy stepped into the story of Palm Sunday in a truly memorable way.
Could you stand for Deanery Synod?
Published: 21st March 2026As new Deanery Synods will be elected this year, Worcester Deanery has tried to find creative ways to explain to parishes what happens at synod meetings and encourage more people to stand.
Bishop Hugh opens new school playground
Published: 20th March 2026Bishop Hugh visited Cutnall Green CE Primary School on Tuesday where he opened a new playground for the children. During a short ceremony, which included prayers from the children, Bishop Hugh cut the ribbon on the equipment with the help of two pupils.
School conference on Climate Change and Sustainability
Published: 20th March 2026On Friday 13 March, pupils from 10 primary and secondary schools across Stourbridge gathered at Oldswinford CE Primary School for a conference on Climate Change and Sustainability.
Expanding children and families ministry at Holy Trinity Old Hill
Published: 19th March 2026Charles Hindley and Anita Mansell are based at Holy Trinity Old Hill and work closely on children, family and youth ministry. Anita swapped from a volunteer role seven months ago and is focusing on families and primary aged children.
Easter blessings in Redditch town centre
Published: 17th March 2026Churches across Redditch are working together offer Easter blessings to families in the town. From 26 – 28 March, they will be taking over a shop front in the Kingfisher shopping centre to run crafts and games, gifting families Easter eggs and age-appropriate bibles.
Understanding Your Home Energy Use: Utilities & Solar Tracking
Published: 16th March 2026Erica Siddall, one of our regional Net Zero Carbon Project Managers who leads on clergy housing, suggests tracking your home energy usage as a great way to understand your usage, care for our planet and perhaps reduce costs.
James Ellin to become Renewal Lead in Droitwich
Published: 15th March 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of The Reverend James Ellin as Renewal Lead and Vicar in the Saltway Team, Droitwich.
Lambing Café Church in the Teme Valley
Published: 11th March 2026The parish of Teme Valley South held their annual Lambing Café Church service last weekend at a local farm.
James Treasure to become Bishop of St Germans
Published: 9th March 2026James Treasure has been announced by Downing Street as the next Bishop of St Germans in the Diocese of Truro. James is currently Rector of Dudley and Resource Church Leader at Top Church.
Consultation on the Cathedral’s Long-Term Financial Sustainability
Published: 6th March 2026Worcester Cathedral is beginning an important consultation about how it secures its long-term financial sustainability. Please do contribute and let Chapter know your views.
Change of Umbrella Body for Processing DBS Checks
Published: 5th March 2026An update from the safeguarding team about DBS checks following the APCS data breach last year. As a diocese, we will shortly be moving to ThirtyOne:Eight for diocesan checks and parishes are invited to also register with this umbrella body.
Sian Morgan Appointed as New Children and Young People Lead
Published: 4th March 2026Sian Morgan has been appointed as our new Diocesan Children and Young People Lead in the Transformation Support Hub team, which is funded by the national church.
Christian Aid supporters to gather in Worcester
Published: 27th February 2026Christian Aid supporters across the country are coming together for the 2026 Changemakers Conference. In Worcester, a ‘watch party’ will be held at St George’s Church.
Piloting the new Buildings Management Portal
Published: 26th February 2026Our diocese has been chosen as one of four dioceses to pilot the new Buildings Management System (BMP) to be launched this year.
Paddington Bear fun in Webheath
Published: 23rd February 2026St Philip’s Church in Webheath, Redditch recently welcomed families from across the area for a lively Paddington Craft and Film Day filled with creativity, colour and a great deal of orange peel.
Pancake fun in Sedgley
Published: 19th February 2026All Saints Church in Sedgley held a pancake party in the church hall on Tuesday morning with over 85 children attending. Many of the parents present expressed an interest in bringing their children to other things, including potential New Worshipping Communities being planned.
Ash Wednesday at St Stephen’s Church in Redditch
Published: 19th February 2026Bishop Hugh visited St Stephen’s Church in Redditch on Ash Wednesday where they were hosting a ‘Lightbox’ drop in event for young people, followed by jacket potatoes for the community ahead of their Ash Wednesday service.
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New Passiontide work at Great Malvern Priory
23rd March 2026
A new Passiontide work is being premiered at Great Malvern Priory on Monday 30 March at 3pm called ‘Passia’.