Web Pages
Farewells and new beginnings
An article for November editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.
Candles sold to raise money for a Bethlehem School
Robert Foskett, 11, has been designing andselling candles to raise money for the School of Joy in Bethlehem. The KingsSchool pupil has raised over 800 which he will send to the school through theFriends of the Holy Land charity.In 2016, Robert sent s
The Church Tent at the Three Counties Show
At this years Church Tent, visitors to the Three Counties Show can enjoy a fresh cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate on the show ground along with a bacon buttie, panini or home-made cake, whilst taking part in free family activities.
Alison Vincent receives Wulfstan Cross
The Diocese's recently-retired, long-serving Office Manager is this year's recipient of the Wulfstan Cross.
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The Revd Nigel Taylor heads to Newcastle
The Bishop of Berwick and acting Bishop of Newcastle, Mark Wroe has announced that Nigel Taylor, currently Rector of Kidderminster Ismere Team, has been appointed Vicar of St Mary's Church, Monkseaton.
Parish Council discretionary grants for churches
A change to the law which came into effect on 26 December should make it easier for PCCs to apply to parish councils for funding for items such as churchyard maintenance and clock maintenance.
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Licensed Lay ministers
This September sees more people being admitted as Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) in Worcester Cathedral, and others starting their training for this ministry.
New Rector for Hagley & Clent
The Revd Thomas Owen has been announced as the new Rector of the Benefice of Hagley and Clent.
Celebrating ALMs at the Cathedral
40 people received a certificate from Bishop John last Sunday to mark the completion of their courses to become Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMs).
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