Web Pages
Fraser Oates licensed as Renewal Church Leader
Fraser Oates was licensed as Renewal Leader at St Stephen’s Church in Redditch on Sunday as the church moves forward with its vision to grow into a thriving church at the heart of the town centre.
Report on Disability Conference
This summer, the Archbishop of Canterbury put on a nationalchurch conference on disabilities in the church. There was a particular focuson being open to exploring vocations to ordained ministry for people withdisabilities. A significant proportion of
Welcoming the West Midlands Racial Justice Team
The West Midlands Regional Racial Justice Service of Welcome will be held at Coventry Cathedral on Sunday 6 October, from 4 - 5.30 pm.
New diocesan Director of Finance
Shaun Mooney has been appointed as the new Director of Finance for the Diocese.
New Curate in Charge of Webheath and Tardebigge with Lower Bentley.
Bishop John has announced that the Revd Sarah Jayne Hewitt will take on this role.
Former Archdeacon to mark 60 years as a Priest
Trinity Sunday marks the 60th Anniversary ofFrank Bentleys ordination to the Priesthood. Frank, who is a former Archdeaconof Worcester, will be celebrating with a special service on the feast of CorpusChristi, 7.30pm Thursday 20 June at Fladbury
Silver Eco Award for St Anne’s Church in Bewdley
Bishop Martin recently visited St Anne’s Church in Bewdley where he was able to present the church its silver Eco Church Award!
ALMs share their testimonies
A number of ALMs offered their testimonies at All Saints Church in Evesham on All Saints Sunday, with a bit of background on why they became ALMs and what they enjoy about their roles.
Holland House interfaith picnic 2018
This year's Holland House picnic was attended by eight different religions. Warden, Ian Spencer, said: "Holland Houseruns three Interfaith events every year - a day on faith & publicpolicy, Faith to Faith: themed discussions on aspects offa
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome
There will be a diocesan ecumenical pilgrimage to Rome from 30 September to 7 October 2019. It will be jointly led by Bishop John and RC Archbishop Bernard Longley. They write: "We are delighted to invite you to join us on this ecumenical p
Documents
MDR 1 - Ministerial Development Review Scheme Guidance
Summarises the MDR Scheme made by the Bishop of Worcester following guidance approved by the Archbishops’ Council in January 2010 under the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations 2009.
Eucharistic Assistants Letter from Bishop 2017
The Bishop\'s letter setting out the change of policy.
Videos
A Palm Sunday Reflection from Bishop John
The Bishop of Worcester, John Inge, reflects on how different this Palm Sunday is, when even the city of Jerusalem is closed, and the only gates we can open are those of our hearts.
Bishops John and Martin on the Monday of Holy Week
As today would have been the Chrism Eucharist in the Cathedral, Bishop John and Bishop Martin have prepared this video. "It's a great sadness to Bishop Martin and to me that we're not able to be together with you in the cathedral, as we normally would be on this Monday of Holy Week for the Chrism Eucharist."
Video Reflection from Bishop Martin
On the Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop Martin reflects on the value of taking some time to be at the foot of the cross – to be with Mary Magdalene, Mary, Jesus' own mother, John, the beloved disciple, and, of course, above all, to be there with Jesus, the crucified.
A video reflection from Bishop Martin
The Bishop of Dudley, recalling his own experience of bereavement, reflects on the dark days of Jesus' last week before his crucifixion, and particularly on the character of Judas.
Bishop John reflects on the value of service
This Maundy Thursday, everything is different because of the pandemic. However, across the country the unchanging value of serving our fellow humans is being rediscovered. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we see so many people stepping up and selflessly serving others. It is the model Jesus gives at his Last Supper, the model the Queen has embodied for so many years, and it is the model we see all around us as so many people, in work – especially in the NHS – and as volunteers, selflessly serve those who are in need.
A reflection from Bishop John on Good Friday
Bishop John reflects on Good Friday outside Worcester Cathedral, a building which has seen hundreds of Good Fridays, but none quite like this one.
A reflection from Bishop Martin on Holy Saturday
Bishop Martin reflects on Holy Saturday, a solemn day when we can stop and be present with Jesus and wait by the tomb.
Easter Eucharist from Worcester Cathedral
A special digital Easter Sunday Eucharist with Bishop John and others.
A video reflection from Bishop John
Bishop John reflects on the strangeness of keeping Holy Week and Easter with locked churches, and yet still finding the light of faith in the darkness
Bishop John reflects on nature
In "Low Week" Bishop John reflects on being forced by the lockdown to slow down and look around