Surprises in Lent
Published: 9th February 2024An article for March editions of parish magazines from Stephen Edwards, Interim Dean of Worcester.
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Communicating with God
Published: 4th January 2024An article for February editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Published: 4th December 2023The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity runs from 18 - 25 January in 2024 and is an international Christian ecumenical observance.
Another new year – how did it come around so quickly?
Published: 4th December 2023An article for January editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Finding hope this Christmas-time
Published: 6th November 2023An article for December editions of parish magazines written by Bishop Martin.
The month of remembering
Published: 6th October 2023An article for November editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Worcester.
New Lay Ministers to be licensed
Published: 7th September 2023On Saturday 9 September, Bishop Martin will license new Licensed Lay Ministers (also known as Readers) for parishes in Worcestershire and Dudley.
Prisons' Week 2023
Published: 29th August 2023Prisons Sunday is on 8 October this year and marks the beginning of Prisons Week, which continues until the following Saturday. The diocesan Criminal Justice Affairs Group (CJAG) aims to offer a Christian perspective and advise on criminal justice matters.
Running the race set before us
Published: 29th August 2023An article for the October editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Praying for Growth around the deaneries
Published: 4th August 2023An article for September's editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick
Taking time to do less
Published: 4th July 2023An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones.
The importance of a long-term view
Published: 9th June 2023An article from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson for July editions of parish magazines.
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A reflection on the Coronation
Published: 15th May 2023Bishop John reflects on his experience of the Coronation of King Charles III.
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Ordinations 2023
Published: 9th May 2023This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 1 and 2 July. Do pray for and support all those who will be ordained either Deacon or Priest over the weekend.
Praying for Growth
Published: 9th May 2023Bishop John writes about a dedicated period of prayer starting in July.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Published: 3rd April 2023Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15 - 21 May.
The importance of planning
Published: 27th March 2023An article for May editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Published: 7th March 2023An article for April editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.
Bishop John's Lent appeal 2023
Published: 3rd February 2023Bishop John’s Lent Appeal in 2023 will be for the Anglican Diocese of Peru.
Waiting to Fly
Published: 3rd February 2023An article for March editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones
Latest News
School and Church in Kidderminster achieve joint silver partnership Award
9th October 2025
St Catherine’s CE school and St Barnabas Church in Kidderminster have achieved a silver Church and School Partnership Award. Accompanied by representatives from the church, school and Diocese, Bishop Martin and Archdeacon Mark Badger, attended a special school assembly to present this joint award.