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Explore connections at Hampton Lovett Church

Published: 6th September 2024

Visitors to St Mary and All Saints’ Church in Hampton Lovett this weekend will be able to see a specially created miniature railway in the church, complete with a scale model of the church and other landmarks which would have been seen in the local area in the 1940s.

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Visit a church during this year's Heritage Open days

Published: 29th August 2024

Churches across Worcestershire and Dudley are opening their doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days with a range of activities for all ages and a chance to discover the story behind our historic churches and the communities they serve.

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Read & reflect on a book during Black History Month

Published: 28th August 2024

During Black History Month in October, why not consider reading and reflecting on the book ‘Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith’ by Selina Stone.

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Summer events in Wyre Forest West

Published: 27th August 2024

Wyre Forest West churches have recently held two events to reach out to their local communities. 

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New non-stipendiary priest for Areley Kings & Astley

Published: 27th August 2024

Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Canon Andrew Hutchinson as House for Duty Priest-in-Charge of the Parishes of Areley Kings and Astley. 


Three generation skydive

Published: 9th August 2024

Three generations of the Clifford family recently took part in a skydive to raise money for Cancer Research and to help repair the clock at Claines Church.

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A new fundraising challenge for Anthea Elston

Published: 9th August 2024

​​​​​​​Anthea Elston, Associate Priest at  Berrow w Pendock, Eldersfield, Hollybush & Birtsmorton in the South of the Diocese has challenged herself to run a 10K 60 times, along 60 different routes, to celebrate her 60th birthday year! 

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Supporting parishes with finances

Published: 8th August 2024

Stewardship and Resources Officer, Chris Boden is changing his role slightly to spend more time supporting parishes with their finances. 

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New Priest in Charge of Severnside Parishes

Published: 4th August 2024

Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Reverend Kathryn Mepham as Priest in Charge of the Severnside Parishes, on the edge of Worcester.

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St Matthew's Day

Published: 2nd August 2024

St Matthew is the patron saint of tax collectors. On his feast day think about what the Christian voice might be in the tax system and how we might shape a fairer, greener society for all.

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Harvest

Published: 2nd August 2024

As we approach harvest time, we reflect of the significance of harvest in our lives and faith. Harvest time is a season of gratitude and abundance, reminding us of the gifts that God gives us.

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'Star Church' in Tardebigge

Published: 30th July 2024

Can you imagine spending 24 hours at Church? On Saturday 27 July, that’s what 26 excited people and two dogs did at St Bartholomew’s Church in Tardebigge as they took part in the first ‘Star Church’ camp.

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Mark Safeguarding Sunday in your parish

Published: 30th July 2024

On Sunday 17 November 2024 join thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions across the UK to shout about safeguarding and help protect vulnerable people.

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New Vicar in the Dudley Team

Published: 29th July 2024

Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Daniel Thomas as Vicar in the Dudley Team Ministry.  


Reviewing priorities at the start of a new term

Published: 23rd July 2024

An article for September editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.

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Improving Wolverley Church Hall

Published: 23rd July 2024

Two members of the congregation at Wolverley Church have redecorated the outside of the Church Hall as a service to the local community. Sam Neale and his friend Maff spent around three months improving the building which had fallen into considerable disrepair.

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Grants to help parishes on their net-zero journey

Published: 22nd July 2024

Parishes will now be able to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help deliver small scale Net Zero Carbon works thanks to a new funding stream from the national church.

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Year 6 leavers' service at Cradley church

Published: 19th July 2024

Cradley CE Primary School and the community came together at St Peter's Church for a special service to celebrate the year 6 leavers. 

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Celebrating the Redditch Mission Area

Published: 15th July 2024

Churches in Redditch gathered for a special service on Sunday to celebrate working together and forming a new Mission Area. During the service, the High Sheriff of Worcestershire presented some awards and Paul Lawlor was also commissioned as Area Dean with Special Responsibility for the Redditch Mission Area.

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Food, Glorious Food: Oakville sing for Worcester Foodbank

Published: 14th July 2024

​​​​​​​Food was to the fore at Hallow Church on Saturday 15 June both literally and in song as Oakville Singers performed a concert in aid of Worcester Foodbank.

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Explore connections at Hampton Lovett Church

6th September 2024

Visitors to St Mary and All Saints’ Church in Hampton Lovett this weekend will be able to see a specially created miniature railway in the church, complete with a scale model of the church and other landmarks which would have been seen in the local area in the 1940s....

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