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.
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Cathedral Confirmations
Published: 1st December 2023To celebrate the feast of Christ the King, confirmations were held at the Cathedral last Sunday with people from parishes across the diocese being confirmed by Bishop John.
New plaque commemorates one of the co-creators of Shakespeare's First Folio
Published: 29th November 2023John Heminge, one of the co-creators of Shakespeare's First Folio was baptised at St Peter's Church in Droitwich & a new plaque has been unveiled in his honour.
The Souls of our Shoes – 16 days of activism against gender-based violence
Published: 27th November 2023The Mothers’ Union has joined forces with the Cathedral and Worcester Community Trust for a powerful exhibition to raise awareness of domestic abuse and gender-based violence.
Stanford on Teme Christmas Tree festival
Published: 27th November 2023Once again, on the first weekend in December, St Mary’s Church at Stanford will be filled with a wonderful array of 25 Christmas trees as they hold their annual festival.
Nativity travels around Clifton, the Shelsleys and Harpley
Published: 27th November 2023Clifton-upon-Teme Primary School helped to launch this year’s travelling nativity which will be visiting locations around Clifton, the Shelsleys and Harpley (villages in the countryside to the West of Worcester).
Richard Sandland to be Rector of the Bowbrook Group
Published: 24th November 2023Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Richard Sandland as Rector of the Bowbrook Group.
Resources for preaching generosity
Published: 22nd November 2023One of the main reasons that people do not give to their church is simply that they are not asked. This ask needs to come in many forms, individual and personal, but also within a church’s general preaching and teaching. Here are some resources from the Stewardship Team to help with this.
Madresfield Walk of Wonder
Published: 22nd November 2023The whole village gets involved in the Madresfield Walk of Wonder, a free event being held over the weekend of 9 & 10 December.
Engaging with care homes in Lapal
Published: 16th November 2023St Peter’s Church in Lapal, Halesowen has been reaching out to local care homes with two new worshipping communities.
Inter Faith reception at Dudley Council House
Published: 13th November 2023Around 25 people gathered at Dudley Council House this morning for an Inter Faith Week reception.
Faiths gather to plant a tree in Bromsgrove
Published: 12th November 2023A group of people of different faiths gathered in Sanders Park in Bromsgrove this afternoon to plant a tree as a way of reaching out to each other and committing to work together, as well as marking the start of Interfaith Week.
Clent Connect: the face of the church in the community
Published: 10th November 2023Clent Connect is a community hub, shop and café, owned and run by the local community. It’s non-profit making, and with volunteer help, this makes the shop viable and the prices reasonable.
Malvern priest to publish book on walk
Published: 8th November 2023Malvern priest and gardener, Anthea Elston, is publishing a book based on her 150 mile walk of self-discovery in 2019.
Finding hope this Christmas-time
Published: 6th November 2023An article for December editions of parish magazines written by Bishop Martin.
New Worshipping Community in Worcester care home
Published: 30th October 2023Holy Trinity & St Matthew, Ronkswood has started a new worshipping community in a local care home, which they also plan to take to other venues in the local community.
New Priest in Charge at St Stephen, Barbourne
Published: 27th October 2023Bishop John has announced the appointment of Lindsey Coulthard as Priest in Charge of St Stephen's Church in Barbourne, Worcester.
Kingdom People Fund enables contactless giving machine
Published: 24th October 2023Elmley Castle, Bricklehampton and The Combertons PCC has successfully applied to the Kingdom People Fund for a grant to purchase a contactless giving machine.
St Barnabas CE Primary Harvest Festival
Published: 20th October 2023St Barnabas CE Primary in Worcester held a whole school harvest festival at St Barnabas Church this week. The service included the presentation of certificates to the winners of a harvest poetry and art competition which was run by the Church for children at the school.
Suckley church shortlisted for National Churches Trust Award
Published: 13th October 2023Suckley Church has been shortlisted for a National Churches Trust award in the Church & Community Volunteers category – run with the Marsh Charitable Trust.
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Coming off the At Risk Register
11th December 2024
When Historic England’s Heritage At Risk Register was published last month, four of our churches had been taken off, thanks to the hard work of those who care for them with the support of the diocesan Church Buildings Team.