The Angel of Love in Alvechurch
Published: 13th October 2022A 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.
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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.
New Associate Priest in Halas
Published: 12th October 2022Sue Hale has been appointed as Associate Priest in the Halas Team Ministry in Halesowen.
Praying the psalms
Published: 10th October 2022An article for November's editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.
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.
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.
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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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.
A form of expression, protest and love
Published: 5th September 2022An article for October editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones.
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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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.
Jon Evans to be Curate in Charge at St Michael, Norton
Published: 17th July 2022Bishop 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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Catshill Connect
Published: 13th July 2022Every 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.
Church Tent at the Redditch Carnival
Published: 12th July 2022The 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!
Confirmations in Fladbury
Published: 11th July 2022Congratulations to the four candidates confirmed at St John the Baptist Church in Fladbury on Sunday by Bishop Michael.
Victoria Barlow appointed as Vicar in the Halas Team
Published: 11th July 2022The 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 people ordained at the Cathedral over this weekend
Published: 3rd July 202214 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
The story of the clock now at St Peter's, Cradley.
Published: 27th June 2022From Cradley Heath to Cradley - The story of how the clock from St Luke's was saved and fitted into the tower at St Peter's Church!
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Steve Hollinghurst appointed as New Worshipping Communities Lead
14th October 2025
The Revd Steve Hollinghurst has been appointed as our New Worshipping Communities Lead. Steve is joining our Transformation Support Hub team, which is funded by the national church, replacing Kim Brown.