David Hawkins RIP
Published: 14th November 2023It is with sadness that we report the death of David Hawkins last Thursday following a long illness.
News
New Priest in Charge at St Stephen, Barbourne
Published: 27th October 2023Bishop John has announced the appointment of Lindsey Coulthard as Priest in Charge of St Stephen's Church in Barbourne, Worcester.
Nancy Murray-Peters - RIP
Published: 13th October 2023The Revd Nancy Murray-Peters died on 30 September, peacefully at St Richard’s Hospice.
Retirement of Archdeacon Robert
Published: 27th September 2023The Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones will retire on 30 November. There will be a chance to say goodbye and thank you to Robert at Evensong in the Cathedral at 4pm on 19 November.
10 new Deacons ordained
Published: 24th September 2023Ten candidates were ordained as Deacons on Sunday to serve in parishes across the Diocese. The candidates have been part of a new training pathway aimed at those who see their vocation as being non-stipendiary (voluntary) ministers to churches in their local area.
Five new lay ministers licensed
Published: 11th September 2023Five people from parishes across the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral. Bishop John conducted the service, licensing the individuals to minister in the parishes they have been called to serve.
New Archdeacon of Worcester announced
Published: 27th July 2023Bishop John has announced that the Revd Canon Mark Badger is to be the next Archdeacon of Worcester.
15 people ordained as Deacon/ Priest over the weekend
Published: 2nd July 202315 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
New Priest in Charge of the Benefice of East Vale and Avon Villages.
Published: 23rd June 2023The Revd Joanna Baxter has been announced as the new Priest in Charge of the Benefice of East Vale and Avon Villages.
New Diocesan Secretary appointed
Published: 4th June 2023The Revd Andy Todd has been appointed as the new Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Worcester.
New part-time Interim Priest in Charge in Pensnett
Published: 2nd June 2023Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Nigel Traynor as Part-time Interim Priest in Charge of St Mark’s, Pensnett.
Chris Henson to be Team Vicar in the Halas Team
Published: 26th May 2023The Revd Christopher Henson has been appointed as Team Vicar with responsibility for Lapal, St Peter and Romsley, St Kenelm in the Halas Team Ministry.
Ordinations 2023
Published: 9th May 2023This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 1 and 2 July. Do pray for and support all those who will be ordained either Deacon or Priest over the weekend.
New role for the Revd David Morris
Published: 23rd March 2023David Morris to become Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Abberley, Shrawley & Witleys and the Benefice of Teme Valley North, working alongside neighbouring benefices as part of the emerging Rural Mission Area.
New roles for James Treasure and Sarah Carwardine
Published: 23rd March 2023James Treasure to become Rector and Sarah Carwardine to be Vicar in the Dudley Team. Both are based at Top Church.
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New Priest for Inkberrow, Cookhill, Kington and Dormston
Published: 23rd March 2023Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Ian Perry as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Inkberrow, Cookhill, Kington and Dormston.
Rich Johnson becomes National Leader of New Wine
Published: 17th March 2023Rich Johnson, Vicar of All Saints in Worcester is to be the new National Leader of New Wine, a network of evangelical churches in England. Rich will take on the role from May. He will be seconded to New Wine for 45% of his time while continuing to work in our Resourcing Church for the other 55%.
Hazel Charlton to take responsibility for St John's Church in Halesowen
Published: 10th March 2023Hazel Charlton, while remaining Team Rector of the Halas Team, will be moving to take responsibility for St John’s Halesowen.
Robin Parry to be Associate Priest at the Cathedral
Published: 3rd January 2023Robin Parry is to be licensed to Worcester Cathedral as an associate priest with a remit for eco-spirituality, exploring the intersection of spirituality, worship, and ecology.
New Residentiary Canon appointed at the Cathedral
Published: 5th December 2022The Cathedral has announced that His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of the Reverend Kimberly Bohan as Residentiary Canon of Worcester Cathedral.
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