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.
Wyre Forest West churches have recently held two events to reach out to their local communities.
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 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.
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!
Stewardship and Resources Officer, Chris Boden is changing his role slightly to spend more time supporting parishes with their finances.
Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Reverend Kathryn Mepham as Priest in Charge of the Severnside Parishes, on the edge of Worcester.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Daniel Thomas as Vicar in the Dudley Team Ministry.
An article for September editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
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.
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.
Cradley CE Primary School and the community came together at St Peter's Church for a special service to celebrate the year 6 leavers.
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.
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.
Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Emily Spencer as Vicar in the Malvern Chase Team Ministry.
For nearly 150 years, the Mothers’ Union nationally has been engaged in raising awareness of social injustices – and in offering practical, prayerful and loving help to those in need. In the Diocese of Worcester, the MU was affiliated in 1913.
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12th March 2025