Encouraging wellbeing
Published: 11th September 2024Archdeacon Mark leads on wellbeing in the Diocese. In this article he outlines some of the things happening over the next couple of months to help support ministers and their families.
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Successful Ark Lunches to fund free Christmas dinner for Alvechurch community
Published: 13th August 2024Three times per year, St Laurence Church holds 'Ark lunches' for the community. Over 60 people attended the most recent Spring Lunch paying a small charge. The success of these events mean the team will be able to offer Christmas dinner for free to the community!
West Worcester Beacon hosts two successful Arts fayres
Published: 3rd July 2024West Worcester Beacon Benefice has held successful Arts events at two of their churches, celebrating local artists and bringing the whole community together.
New Worshipping Communities Enabler Kim Brown visits Sanctuary Arts NWC
Published: 26th June 2024Kim Brown, New Worshipping Communities Enabler recently visited the Sanctuary Arts New Worshipping Community in Kempsey to interview ALM Kay Mason and find out more.
Looking for churches to take part in funded wellbeing pilot
Published: 5th June 2024The Church of England is partnering with registered charity, Renew Wellbeing to support churches in creating open spaces of welcome and inclusion for their local community.
The 3Ts New Worshipping Community in Brockmoor Reaches First Anniversary
Published: 22nd May 2024The 3Ts (Tea, Toast and Talk) is a New Worshipping Community that meets on the first Sunday of the month at St John’s Church in Brockmoor near Brierley Hill in the Greater Dudley deanery.
Lightbox pops up to support young people across Worcester
Published: 17th April 2024Lightbox is a pop-up initiative run by a collaboration of churches in Worcester. It aims to provide a safe space and opportunities for young people to build community with each other through fun activities, discussion groups and challenges.
‘Singing Angels’ singing group remastered by Curate Claire Cox
Published: 3rd April 2024Curate Claire Cox launched a new multigenerational singing group last month at Old Swinford Church in Stourbridge. This is the third time Claire has found success with her ‘Singing Angels’ format as a way to praise God and build community.
Thriving Kingdom Arts in Worcester attracts attendees from Birmingham
Published: 19th September 2023Kingdom Arts, sometimes called 'Messy Church for adults' is a new worshipping community that has been running eight years at St Georges’ Church in Worcester.
New Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling
Published: 21st June 2021Dr David Mair has been appointed as Bishop John’s new Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling. He will start in the role from 1 August, taking over from Sarah Cooke.
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Roger Latham to be Vicar of Great Malvern Priory
25th October 2024
Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Roger Latham as the new Vicar of Great Malvern, St Mary and St Michael (The Priory). ...