Web Pages
Finding joy in our lives!
Bwana asifiwe were the Swahili words I kept hearingduring a recent visit to Tanzania. Its used as a greeting and means Praisethe Lord.As a group from the Dioceseof Worcester visiting our sisters and brothers in Christ in the Diocese ofMorogoro, we we
Saying Yes to Life – a book and theme for Lent
Bishop John writes:I am delighted to commend to you the Archbishop of CanterburysLent Book for 2020, Saying Yes to Life.As Christians, we believe the world is a gift from God:creation and not just nature. If we are to love God with all our heart, min
Living in Love and Faith - A letter from our bishops
Bishops John and Martin have written to all clergy setting out their views on same sex marriage in church following the Living in Love and Faith process.
Launch of Praying for Growth
On Wednesday afternoon we gathered at Worcester Cathedral to launch a dedicated period of prayer that churches in our diocese will grow both spiritually and numerically over the coming years.
Being on a journey of change
In this article for March edition of parish magazines, Nikki Groarke, Archdeacon and Diocesan Lead for Transformation and Change talks about the change journey and support for parishes as they become healthier and more sustainable.
Safeguarding Audit 2024
INEQE Safeguarding Group have been commissioned to conduct Independent Safeguarding Audits of the Church of England to make sure dioceses and cathedrals are doing all they can to create environments where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.
Diocesan Synod motion presented to General Synod
On Saturday afternoon, the Worcester Diocesan Synod Motion on the contribution of faith to the rehabilitation of offenders was presented to General Synod in York.
Remembrance Sunday
A sermon podcast for Remembrance Sunday on 13 November 2022 from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.
Documents
MDR 1 - Ministerial Development Review Scheme Guidance
MDR_1_Ministerial_Development_Review_Guidance_-_v3_Jan_2020.pdf
Bishop's Certificate 2021 - 2022 Application
Bishops Certificate 2021 - 2022 Registration Form V1.docx
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