Easter Eve confirmations at the Cathedral
Published: 5th April 202621 people from across the Diocese were confirmed in the Cathedral on Easter Eve, with one person also being baptised.
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Could you join a Worcester/ Hereford diocesan cricket team?
Published: 2nd April 2026Following last year’s heroic (but defeated) efforts with players from Worcester joining with colleagues in Hereford to play a cricket match against the might of Lichfield Diocese, an invitation to join forces for a match (or matches) this year has been received.
New Stations of the Cross in Malvern Link with Cowleigh
Published: 1st April 2026In preparation for Easter, students from the Art Club at Dyson Perrins CofE High School took time to paint a new set of the Stations of the Cross, which have been presented to the parish.
Bishop Hugh's Easter message
Published: 1st April 2026In this year's Easter Message, Bishop Hugh reflects on how Jesus turns the normal order upside down and started a revolution of hope as well as encouraging us all to join in!
Chrism Eucharist 2026
Published: 31st March 2026On the Monday of Holy Week, many of our clergy and lay ministers gathered in the Cathedral for the Chrism Eucharist. This service includes a rededication of all those in ministry to their calling and the blessing of the oils that are used in services throughout the year.
All Saints Sedgley welcomes Ted the pony and 90 people on Palm Sunday
Published: 31st March 2026All Saints church in Sedgley celebrated Palm Sunday with Ted the pony leading the procession and around 90 people of all ages in church.
Palm Sunday joy in Wyre Forest West
Published: 30th March 2026The Wyre Forest West Churches – part of the Muddy Boots Mission Area – have well and truly celebrated Palm Sunday this year, with Erasmus the donkey keeping especially busy!
Criminal Justice prayers March 2026
Published: 30th March 2026The diocesan Criminal Justice Affairs group offers a bi-monthly prayer guide which they hope will be useful for personal and intercessory prayer in local parishes. The March prayers focus on those being supervised in the community.
A special Easter service
Published: 25th March 2026A special Easter service for adults with learning difficulties and other special needs was held at St Egwin’s Church, Evesham earlier this week. Led by Associate Priest, Caroline Green, it told the story of Easter from the entry to Jerusalem to the appearance to the disciples after resurrection.
St John’s Halesowen launches two new groups for children and young people
Published: 25th March 2026St John’s church in Halesowen have started two new groups recently, as they expand and enhance their work to engage local families, and children and young people of all ages.
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’.
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.
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New Team Vicar and Renewal Lead in Droitwich
8th June 2026
This weekend saw the licensing of James Ellin as Team Vicar and Renewal Lead in the Saltway Team at St Andrew's Church in Droitwich.