St John’s church in Halesowen is looking at ways they can build stronger links with and better serve their local community. This week they have launched a post exam calm space for year 11s about to embark on their GCSEs.
David Mair, Current Bishop’s Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling will be standing down from the role at the end of the year.
St. Wulstan’s Church, Worcester, has undergone a transformation since the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, evolving into a thriving, inter-generational community.
New premises for Community Link in Cradley Heath will enable the church-run charity to better serve their local community.
Archdeacon 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.
Three 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 Benefice has held successful Arts events at two of their churches, celebrating local artists and bringing the whole community together.
Kim Brown, New Worshipping Communities Enabler recently visited the Sanctuary Arts New Worshipping Community in Kempsey to interview ALM Kay Mason and find out more.
The 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 (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 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.
Curate 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.
‘Create’ is an arts ministry facilitated by experienced artist, teacher and now LLM Kay Mason. ‘Create’ NWC meets at St Mary's Church in Kempsey, Worcester.
Kingdom Arts, sometimes called 'Messy Church for adults' is a new worshipping community that has been running eight years at St Georges’ Church in Worcester.
Dr 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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8th May 2025