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Professor Michael Clarke - RIP
Professor Michael Clarke CBE DL died on 22 December, after some years of suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. Michael gave years of service to the Church of England, to the Diocese of Worcester, and to Worcester Cathedral.
Parish Finances during a vacancy
During a vacancy, most aspects of your parish’s finances will remain unchanged. However, there may be additional costs as retired or non-stipendiary clergy cover your services, and you may wonder why your Ministry Share request has not decreased.
New Associate Priest in the Bromsgrove Team
Bishop Martin has licensed Ann Cogle as self-supporting Associate Priest in Bromsgrove Team, with special responsibility for Finstall.
Praying the psalms
An article for November's editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.
Interfaith celebration in Dudley
People from across Dudley Borough gathered together on Sunday for a special celebration to mark Interfaith Week. Dudley Together celebrated diversity with art, dancing, inspirational speakers and food!
An update from the Diocese of Peru
Phil Bradford explains how the £10,000 raised through Bishop John's Lent Appeal in 2021 had a significant impact in the Diocese of Peru.
Phil Bradford preaches in Lima Cathedral
On Sunday 17 November, Chair of the Peru partnership group, Phil Bradford, was invited to preach at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Lima at the service to mark the 75th anniversary of the cathedral.
Rowing up the river for Holland House
Bishop Robert Paterson and theRevd Ian Spencer, have been rowing up the River Severn to raise money forretreat house, Holland House, where Ian is the warden.In the boat Maria, which was repaired by Bishop Robert,they rowed a 20-mile stretch of the ri
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