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.
News
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
Mothers' Union Celebrates!
Published: 3rd July 2025There have been a number of celebrations for the Mothers' Union recently.
Ride and Stride 2025
Published: 19th June 2025This year's Ride & Stride will take place on Saturday 13 September. Cyclists, walkers, horse-riders and even drivers are asked to take part in sponsored visits to as many churches as they can on the day, to raise money for historic churches across the Diocese.
Hope-filled realism
Published: 3rd June 2025An article for July editions of parish magazines written by Diocesan Secretary, Andy Todd.
The importance of prayer
Published: 8th May 2025An article by the Dean of Worcester, Stephen Edwards for June editions of parish magazines.
Article for parish magazines
Published: 8th April 2025Bishop Martin has written an article for May editions of parish magazines.
Vocations Sunday 2025
Published: 8th April 2025This year, Vocations Sunday falls on Sunday 11 May.
Praying for the appointment process for our next bishop
Published: 31st March 2025The Crown Nominations Commission met 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? Find resources and sign up for a 15-minute time slot here.
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Becoming a Reserve Army Chaplain
11th January 2026
Claire Cox, curate in Old Swinford, and soon to be Vicar of Pedmore and Wollescote, has recently gone through selection to become a Royal Army Chaplain in the Reserve Department.