Vocations Sunday 2025
Published: 8th April 2025This year, Vocations Sunday falls on Sunday 11 May.
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This year, Vocations Sunday falls on Sunday 11 May.
Bishop Martin has written an article for May editions of parish magazines.
The Crown Nominations Commission will be meeting on 9 May to shortlist candidates to be our next bishop and interviews will take place on 12 & 13 June. Can you commit to pray for this process? Sign up for a time slot here.
An article for April editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Since starting in 2007, Earth Hour, which takes place on 22 March has been known for the “lights off” moment, with individuals around the world switching off their lights to show support for the planet and raise awareness of the environmental issues affecting it.
Sunday 2 March is Church Action on Poverty Sunday, focusing on themes of social justice and the Church’s role in addressing the root causes of poverty in the UK.
An article from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger for March editions of parish magazines.
A diocesan service for Racial Justice Sunday on 9 February will be held at St Anne's Church, Bewdley at 4pm. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.
An article for February editions of parish magazines from Diocesan Secretary, Andy Todd.
Monday 27 January marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex.
An update on the Vacancy in See process to find the next Bishop of Worcester for parish magazines.
An article for January editions of parish magazines from the Dean of Worcester, Stephen Edwards.
An article for December editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
An article for parish magazines on Armistice Day.
An article for November editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.
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.
A final article for October editions of parish magazines from Bishop John as Bishop of Worcester.
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.
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.
An article for September editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
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