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The Bishops of Worcester and Dudley
The diocese is led by the Bishop of Worcester, supported by the suffragan Bishop of Dudley.
Bishop John's Lent appeal for 2024
Bishop John’s Lent Appeal this year will be for the Friends of the Holy Land.
Martin Gorick officially becomes Bishop of Dudley
Martin will be consecrated as Bishop of Dudley on Tuesday 28 January at Southwark Cathedral.
Bishop John leads pilgrimage to Canterbury
This weekend, Bishop John and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, Bernard Longley are leading an ecumenical pilgrimage to Canterbury with a group from the two dioceses.
Bishop Graham welcomes new scheme from Christian Aid
Bishop Graham has welcomed a new globaljustice scheme launched this January by Christian Aid in partnership with theChurch of England which aims to empower a new generation of children to speakout against poverty and injustice.The scheme, GlobalNeigh
An open letter from Bishop John
Bishop John has written an open letter to the Diocese, setting out why he believes that the celebration and honouring of monogamous, faithful same-sex relationships by the Church would be consonant with the scriptural witness.
Bishop John visits Harvington CE First School
Bishop John recently visited Harvington CE First School and joined in with their ‘climate day’ as they tidied the school grounds.
Bishop John celebrates 10 years!
Bishop John has celebrated 10 years as the Bishop of Worcester in a special service in Worcester Cathedral.
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
Bishop John 17 July 2020
Bishop John encourages people as the emerge from lockdown, to find some opportunities for real rest and refreshment, as he muses on a verse from the prophet Isaiah.
Bishop John 31 July 2020
Bishop John, who as a child and adult has learned what major loss and bereavement is like, reflects on the losses of Covid19 and prays that people may find God's blessing in loss.
Bishop Martin 7 August 2020
The Bishop of Dudley thanks everyone for so much hard work this year, and encourages everyone to enjoy their holiday, enjoy some rest and enjoy God's world.
Stuart Currie 21 August 2020
The Bishop's chaplain, Stuart Currie, reflects on how we need to take account of all that is going on beneath the surface of people's lives: our own and others.
Bishop John 25 August 2020
Bishop John reflects on gratitude – as towards the end of summer he sees the harvest approaching.
Bishop John 23 September 2020
This weekend will see ordinations of priests and deacons take place across the diocese, the services will be quite different this year. In this week's video reflection Bishop John talks about this important step in their lives.
Bishop Martin 30 September 2020
This year's Clergy Conference has all been online and earlier today Bishop Martin recorded this video to share some thoughts from the last couple of days.
Bishop John 4 November 2020
Bishop John reflects on returning to lockdown, the importance of public worship, and the need to trust God's love in dark times.
Bishop Martin 25 November 2020
Bishop Martin encourages the whole diocese to come together in prayer during Advent as we seek to grow as Kingdom People. www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/praying-together-through-advent.php
A Christmas Message from Bishop Martin
Hands. Face. Space. Three words we've heard alot this year. In this Christmas message, the Bishop of Dudley reflects on how Jesus opens his hands, shows us his face and breaks down the space.