St Matthew's Day
Published: 2nd August 2024St 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.
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Harvest
Published: 2nd August 2024As 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.
Reviewing priorities at the start of a new term
Published: 23rd July 2024An article for September editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Celebrating the Mothers' Union
Published: 10th July 2024For 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.
Being yourself
Published: 10th July 2024An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Dean Designate of Worcester, Stephen Edwards.
A Ministry of Welcome
Published: 4th June 2024An article for July editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
Refugee Week
Published: 3rd May 2024Refugee Week runs from the 17-23 June. The theme this year is “Our Home”. From our own homes to our collective home, planet earth: everyone is invited to celebrate what Our Home means to them.
Keeping Pentecost alive through June!
Published: 3rd May 2024An article for June editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Christian Aid Week 2024
Published: 9th April 2024This year, Christian Aid Week runs from 12 - 18 May - seven days, so many ways to make a difference.
Thy Kingdom Come in 2024
Published: 8th April 2024Starting on Ascension Day (9 May) and running until Pentecost on 19 May is Thy Kingdom Come.
Growing churches through our renewal programme
Published: 8th April 2024In this article for May editions of parish magazines, Bishop Martin explains where we are with the strand of our diocesan strategy to have at least one church in each major population area with a congregation of at least 150 people.
Vocation Sunday - 21 April
Published: 7th March 2024Vocations Sunday takes place on 21 April in 2024.
Surprises in Lent
Published: 9th February 2024An article for March editions of parish magazines from Stephen Edwards, Interim Dean of Worcester.
Communicating with God
Published: 4th January 2024An article for February editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Published: 4th December 2023The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity runs from 18 - 25 January in 2024 and is an international Christian ecumenical observance.
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.
Finding hope this Christmas-time
Published: 6th November 2023An article for December editions of parish magazines written by Bishop Martin.
The month of remembering
Published: 6th October 2023An article for November editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Worcester.
New Lay Ministers to be licensed
Published: 7th September 2023On Saturday 9 September, Bishop Martin will license new Licensed Lay Ministers (also known as Readers) for parishes in Worcestershire and Dudley.
Prisons' Week 2023
Published: 29th August 2023Prisons Sunday is on 8 October this year and marks the beginning of Prisons Week, which continues until the following Saturday. The diocesan Criminal Justice Affairs Group (CJAG) aims to offer a Christian perspective and advise on criminal justice matters.
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Explore connections at Hampton Lovett Church
6th September 2024
Visitors to St Mary and All Saints’ Church in Hampton Lovett this weekend will be able to see a specially created miniature railway in the church, complete with a scale model of the church and other landmarks which would have been seen in the local area in the 1940s....