A new toilet for Trimpley
Published: 5th August 2025After a short wait of just 150 years the congregation of Holy Trinity, Trimpley is celebrating having a toilet! The new facility was blessed by Bishop Martin at a celebration service last month.
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Welcoming our new Bishop of Worcester
Published: 30th July 2025We have announced that Hugh Nelson, currently Bishop of St Germans in the Diocese of Truro will be our next Bishop of Worcester. On Tuesday 29 July, Bishop Hugh spent the day in the Diocese, getting to know some of our people and places.
Next Bishop of Worcester announced
Published: 28th July 2025Downing Street has announced that His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Hugh Nelson as the 114th Bishop of Worcester.
11 new Priests and Deacons ordained
Published: 29th June 202511 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Update following the Bishop of Worcester interviews
Published: 17th June 2025Interviews for our new Bishop of Worcester took place on 12 and 13 June. Archdeacon Nikki was one of the six Worcester members of the Crown Nominations Commission who led on the process and would like to thank all those who were praying during those two days.
Interviews for the next Bishop of Worcester
Published: 5th June 2025Next Thursday and Friday – 12 & 13 June – the Crown Nominations Committee (CNC) will be interviewing for our next Bishop of Worcester. Please help us to surround the process with prayer.
New Honorary Canons installed in the Cathedral
Published: 8th May 2025Five new honorary Canons have been installed at Worcester Cathedral in recognition of their work in both the Diocese and the wider Church. Appointments are made by the Bishop of Worcester (or Acting Bishop) in consultation with the Dean.
Easter Eve confirmations in the Cathedral
Published: 20th April 202514 people from across the Diocese were confirmed at the Easter Eve service in the Cathedral on Saturday night.
Bishop Martin's Easter Day sermon
Published: 20th April 2025A sermon for Easter Sunday morning preached by Bishop Martin.
Chrism Eucharist Sermon and Photos
Published: 14th April 2025View photos and read Bishop Martin's sermon from this year's Chrism Eucharist.
Bishop Martin's Easter Message 2025
Published: 14th April 2025An Easter Message from the Bishop of Dudley and Acting Bishop of Worcester, Martin Gorick.
Bengeworth Academy visits Cambridge College
Published: 11th April 2025Pupils from years 4 and 5 at Bengeworth CE Academy in Evesham recently spent a day visiting Selwyn College in Cambridge.
Article for parish magazines
Published: 8th April 2025Bishop Martin has written an article for May editions of parish magazines.
Bishop Martin attends Sustainable Church Flowers Conference
Published: 7th April 2025Bishop Martin recently attended the first conference for the Sustainable Church Flowers movement, held in the Chapel Royal at St James’ Palace.
Praying for the appointment process for our next bishop
Published: 31st March 2025The Crown Nominations Commission met on 9 May to shortlist candidates to be our next bishop and interviews will take place on 12 & 13 June. Can you commit to pray for this process? Find resources and sign up for a 15-minute time slot here.
Bishop Martin hears about support for children with additional needs
Published: 20th March 2025Bishop Martin recently visited Netherton CE Primary to see their provision for children with additional needs and disabilities and understand the lack of funding in this area, particularly for schools in Dudley Borough.
Celebrating the Muddy Boots Mission Area
Published: 10th March 2025Bishop Martin visited the church of St Peter and St Paul in Rock on Sunday to celebrate the creation of the Muddy Boots Mission Area. As part of the service, people from across the 26 churches in the area committed to praying and working together.
Bishop Martin's Lent Message 2025
Published: 4th March 2025In this year's Lent Message from Bishop Martin, he encourages us to use Lent as a time to reset and refocus on God through prayer, fasting, and acts of kindness.
Preaching on St Oswald
Published: 4th March 2025Archdeacon Nikki was asked to preach in the Cathedral on St Oswald's feast day last week. Her sermon provides some fascinating insights into the former Bishop of Worcester, particularly as we continue to pray for the current process to appoint our next Bishop!
Praying for our next bishop
Published: 3rd March 2025During May and June, the Crown Nominations Commission will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates to become the next Bishop of Worcester and during this time, we really need your prayers!
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Meet some of the team at St Stephen’s Church in Redditch
8th August 2025
Since launching as a renewal church, the congregation at St Stephen’s Church in Redditch has already doubled in size and some of the funding they have received from the national church is being used to build a core team which will help support continued growth.