150 years of the Mothers' Union
Published: 9th July 20269 August is Mary Sumner Day when across the world, members of the Mothers’ Union celebrate their founder, Mary Sumner.
News
Recognising different callings
Published: 7th June 2026An article for July editions of parish magazines, from the Dean of Worcester Stephen Edwards.
Giving thanks for faithful service
Published: 10th May 2026An article for June editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
Waiting with Hope
Published: 7th April 2026A article for May editions of parish magazines from Andy Todd, Diocesan Secretary.
Volunteers' Week 2026
Published: 7th April 2026This year, Volunteers' Week runs from 1 to 7 June.
Leading the way in sustainability
Published: 6th March 2026Bishop Martin has written a letter for April's edition of parish magazines about his recent experience of presenting a motion about sustainable church flowers at General Synod.
A warm welcome
Published: 8th February 2026An article for March editions of parish magazines from the new Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson.
Reflections on 11 years of General Synod
Published: 6th January 2026Archdeacon Nikki reflects on 11 years as one of our General Synod reps in this article for February editions of parish magazines.
Funeral Planning Awareness Week
Published: 6th January 2026Monday 23 February marks the start of Funeral Planning Awareness Week - a gentle invitation to reflect on the shape of our lives, our hopes, and the legacy we leave behind.
Epiphany hope
Published: 8th December 2025An article for January editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
Plough Sunday
Published: 8th December 2025Plough Sunday, traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday after Epiphany, marks the beginning of the agricultural year. This year it falls on Sunday 11 January.
40 years of hope at Maggs Day Centre this Christmas
Published: 7th November 2025This Christmas marks a very special milestone for Maggs Day Centre, Worcestershire’s homelessness charity, as it celebrates 40 years since first opening its doors in December 1985.
Unexpected Treasures
Published: 7th November 2025An article for December editions of parish magazines from the Revd Andy Todd, Diocesan Secretary.
Remembrance Sunday
Published: 10th October 2025An article for parish magazines on Remembrance Sunday.
Safeguarding Sunday 2025
Published: 10th October 2025Sunday 16 November is Safeguarding Sunday and on this day as well as over the following weeks, thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions will join together to shout about safeguarding and help protect vulnerable people.
Changing seasons
Published: 3rd September 2025An article for October editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley and Acting Bishop of Worcester, Martin Gorick.
Prisons' Week 2025
Published: 3rd September 2025Prisons Week takes place this year from 12 to 18 October.
Our wonderful diocese
Published: 4th August 2025A letter for September editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Bringing Peace
Published: 3rd July 2025Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger has written an article on peace for the August editions of parish magazines:
World Day against Trafficking 2025
Published: 3rd July 2025This year, World Day against Trafficking falls on 30 July
Latest News
Appeal for donations to provide ‘Bags of Hope’ this summer
17th July 2026
Churches from across the Redditch Mission Area are planning to make use of a unit at the Kingfisher Shopping Centre this summer, launching a new initiative called ‘Bags of Hope’ to support families across Redditch and show Christ’s love - but they need donations to get this off the ground!