Inter Faith reception at Dudley Council House
Published: 13th November 2023Around 25 people gathered at Dudley Council House this morning for an Inter Faith Week reception.
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Faiths gather to plant a tree in Bromsgrove
Published: 12th November 2023A group of people of different faiths gathered in Sanders Park in Bromsgrove this afternoon to plant a tree as a way of reaching out to each other and committing to work together, as well as marking the start of Interfaith Week.
Clent Connect: the face of the church in the community
Published: 10th November 2023Clent Connect is a community hub, shop and café, owned and run by the local community. It’s non-profit making, and with volunteer help, this makes the shop viable and the prices reasonable.
Malvern priest to publish book on walk
Published: 8th November 2023Malvern priest and gardener, Anthea Elston, is publishing a book based on her 150 mile walk of self-discovery in 2019.
Finding hope this Christmas-time
Published: 6th November 2023An article for December editions of parish magazines written by Bishop Martin.
New Worshipping Community in Worcester care home
Published: 30th October 2023Holy Trinity & St Matthew, Ronkswood has started a new worshipping community in a local care home, which they also plan to take to other venues in the local community.
New Priest in Charge at St Stephen, Barbourne
Published: 27th October 2023Bishop John has announced the appointment of Lindsey Coulthard as Priest in Charge of St Stephen's Church in Barbourne, Worcester.
Kingdom People Fund enables contactless giving machine
Published: 24th October 2023Elmley Castle, Bricklehampton and The Combertons PCC has successfully applied to the Kingdom People Fund for a grant to purchase a contactless giving machine.
St Barnabas CE Primary Harvest Festival
Published: 20th October 2023St Barnabas CE Primary in Worcester held a whole school harvest festival at St Barnabas Church this week. The service included the presentation of certificates to the winners of a harvest poetry and art competition which was run by the Church for children at the school.
Suckley church shortlisted for National Churches Trust Award
Published: 13th October 2023Suckley Church has been shortlisted for a National Churches Trust award in the Church & Community Volunteers category – run with the Marsh Charitable Trust.
Celebrating 900 years of St Clement's Church
Published: 13th October 2023St Clement's Church in Worcester will shortly celebrate it's 900th birthday, telling the story of the church over the years, including its journey from East to West.
Grill a Vicar at a local pub!
Published: 12th October 2023Shaun Armstrong, Curate in the Kidderminster Ismere team was given a roasting earlier in the week when he offered himself up to answer questions at a ‘Grill a Vicar’ night in his local pub.
The month of remembering
Published: 6th October 2023An article for November editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Worcester.
Bredon wins churchyard award
Published: 5th October 2023St Giles Church in Bredon has won the Worcestershire CPRE best kept churchyard competition in the category for churchyards over one acre.
St Helen's on the High Street opens again!
Published: 4th October 2023After being closed for almost a year to allow a major re-ordering project to take place, St Helen’s on the High Street in Worcester was formally re-opened on Tuesday 3 October by Bishop John.
On being a churchwarden
Published: 2nd October 2023Former churchwardens of Hagley and Clent tell us what they enjoyed about taking on the role.
New organ at Pershore Abbey
Published: 2nd October 2023Bishop John has blessed and dedicated the new organ at Pershore Abbey. The service of dedication came at the end of the parish’s ‘organ festival’ – a weekend full of concerts and activities to celebrate the new Ruffatti organ.
10 new Deacons ordained
Published: 24th September 2023Ten candidates were ordained as Deacons on Sunday to serve in parishes across the Diocese. The candidates have been part of a new training pathway aimed at those who see their vocation as being non-stipendiary (voluntary) ministers to churches in their local area.
£1million received through the Parish Giving Scheme so far this year!
Published: 18th September 2023Thanks to your generosity, churches across the Diocese have already received over a million pounds in regular giving though the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) this year!
Makers' Fayre at Hallow Church
Published: 14th September 2023On Saturday 2 September, St Philip and St James’ Church, Hallow, was host to a Makers’ Fayre with 20 local crafters and makers exhibiting their wares both inside and outside the church.
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Joint service in Worcester
31st March 2025
The churches of St Stephen, St George and Claines in Worcester came together on Mothering Sunday for their first joint service, which also included the commissioning of their new Children, Youth and Families’ Minister, Heather Murphy.