Waiting with Hope
Published: 7th April 2026A article for May editions of parish magazines from Andy Todd, Diocesan Secretary.
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Worshipping outside during Holy Week and Easter
Published: 6th April 2026Members of both St Matthew's and St Nicholas, Warndon have been clearing the derelict former site of St Matthew's church, which was demolished in 2015. Over Holy Week and Easter, the churches held some short outdoor acts of worship on the site.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Pancake fun in Sedgley
Published: 19th February 2026All Saints Church in Sedgley held a pancake party in the church hall on Tuesday morning with over 85 children attending. Many of the parents present expressed an interest in bringing their children to other things, including potential New Worshipping Communities being planned.
Lent Gatherings explore issues of immigration and asylum
Published: 19th February 2026Three Lent gatherings held in different locations in Worcester will explore issues of immigration and asylum and have been set up following a city-wide 'Building Hope' meeting.
Kingswinford Parish bring ‘Ashes to Go' to Shopping Parade
Published: 18th February 2026Today, on Ash Wednesday, to mark the start of Lent, Mission Priest Sarah Roberts-Malpass took to the streets and visited a Kingswinford shopping parade to offer ‘Ashes to go’ to passersby.
Lent Appeal 2026: Francis of Assisi Mission in the Amazon rainforest
Published: 17th February 2026This year’s diocesan Lent Appeal will be for our partner diocese of Peru, where they are asking for donations towards their Mission Church in the Amazon rainforest.
Bishop's Lent Message 2026
Published: 17th February 2026In this year's Lent message, Bishop Hugh encourages us to consider using the 40 days to commit to a specific discipline which will help us to live life more fully with God and for God.
Lent Appeal thank you
Published: 23rd July 2025A thank you from the diocesan Morogoro Partnership Group for the £4,792.05 raised for the Morogoro Bible College Scholarship Fund in this year's Lent Appeal
Bishop Martin's Easter Day sermon
Published: 20th April 2025A sermon for Easter Sunday morning preached by Bishop Martin.
Bishop Martin's Easter Message 2025
Published: 14th April 2025An Easter Message from the Bishop of Dudley and Acting Bishop of Worcester, Martin Gorick.
Chrism Eucharist Sermon and Photos
Published: 14th April 2025View photos and read Bishop Martin's sermon from this year's Chrism Eucharist.
A series of reflections for Easter
Published: 8th April 2025Reflections for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, which can be downloaded and used in churches as part of your Holy Week services.
Ashing at St Barnabas Primary School
Published: 6th March 2025Pupils in Key Stage 2 at St Barnabas CE Primary School in Worcester took part in a special assembly on Ash Wednesday to learn about Lent, receive ashes and share communion together.
Ashes To Go in Wall Heath High Street
Published: 5th March 2025Today, on Ash Wednesday, following a service to mark the start of Lent and the giving of Ashes at Church of the Ascension in Wall Heath, Mission Priest Sarah Roberts-Malpass and Curate Chris Smith, visited the nearby high street to offer ‘Ashes to go’ to passersby.
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.
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Bishop Hugh enjoys tour of Pershore and Evesham deanery
13th May 2026
Bishop Hugh enjoyed a tour of Pershore and Evesham deanery yesterday, as he continues to get to know the churches and communities of our diocese.