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A season of songs!

Published: 7th November 2024

An article for December editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger. 

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Armistice Day

Published: 4th October 2024

An article for parish magazines on Armistice Day.

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Farewells and new beginnings

Published: 4th October 2024

An article for November editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.

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Prisons' Week 2024

Published: 9th September 2024

Prisons’ Sunday on 13 October marks the start of the annual week of prayer to raise awareness of issues faced by those affected by the criminal justice system.

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Farewell from Bishop John

Published: 9th September 2024

A final article for October editions of parish magazines from Bishop John as Bishop of Worcester.

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St Matthew's Day

Published: 2nd August 2024

St 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 2024

As 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.

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Reviewing priorities at the start of a new term

Published: 23rd July 2024

An article for September editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.

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Celebrating the Mothers' Union

Published: 10th July 2024

For 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.

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Being yourself

Published: 10th July 2024

An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Dean Designate of Worcester, Stephen Edwards.

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A Ministry of Welcome

Published: 4th June 2024

An article for July editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.

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Refugee Week

Published: 3rd May 2024

Refugee 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.

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Keeping Pentecost alive through June!

Published: 3rd May 2024

An article for June editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.

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Christian Aid Week 2024

Published: 9th April 2024

This year, Christian Aid Week runs from 12 - 18 May - seven days, so many ways to make a difference.

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Thy Kingdom Come in 2024

Published: 8th April 2024

Starting on Ascension Day (9 May) and running until Pentecost on 19 May is Thy Kingdom Come.

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Growing churches through our renewal programme

Published: 8th April 2024

In 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.

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Vocation Sunday - 21 April

Published: 7th March 2024

Vocations Sunday takes place on 21 April in 2024.

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Surprises in Lent

Published: 9th February 2024

An article for March editions of parish magazines from Stephen Edwards, Interim Dean of Worcester.

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Communicating with God

Published: 4th January 2024

An article for February editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Published: 4th December 2023

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity runs from 18 - 25 January in 2024 and is an international Christian ecumenical observance.

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Latest News

Increasing biodiversity at St Nicholas, Warndon

6th December 2024

Members of St Nicholas Church in Warndon, Worcester have been involved in a project to increase the biodiversity in their churchyard. They successfully applied for a grant from Natural Networks which has enabled them to plant a total of 712 plants and install six birdboxes and two mini ponds.

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