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Six new lay ministers licensed

Published: 17th September 2018

Six people from parishes in the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral.


Broadway villager turns 112!

Published: 17th September 2018

Grace Jones from Broadway turned 112 yesterday and isofficially the oldest person in the UK.Graceis a former member of the local church and when she moved into the care home inBroadway, the vicar at the time began bringing her home communion which so


Top Church Dudley to consult on building changes

Published: 14th September 2018

As it celebrates its 200th birthday, the Church of St Thomas and St Luke in Dudley (Top Church) will be holding an open meeting on Saturday 22 September to let local people know a few of the plans for the future of the building.


How to create great posters to promote your events

Published: 4th September 2018

By Tallie Proud, Church of England Digital Communications OfficerIf you dont have the money to pay for a graphic designer or buy graphic design software for an experience member of the congregation to use, youre often left with designing your poster


Taking great Church photos

Published: 3rd September 2018

By Tallie Proud, Church of England, Digital Communications OfficerHere are a few things to think about when taking photos:Invest in a tripodTo keep photos sharp in lower light, use a tripod to keep the camera steadyThe tripod can also give access to


Reconnect with your community – re-imagine church

Published: 30th August 2018

Those are the questions that mission shaped intro will help you answer. In just five evenings, and available in three locations in the diocese this autumn, mission shaped intro is a must for people who want to see their church thrive in new ways.Eve


An introduction to Instagram

Published: 30th August 2018

It can sometimes feel like its hard to keep up with the latest digital trends and the platforms being used by young people.Many churchs digital presence websites and social media are run entirely by volunteers who dont have time to do anymore than


A Church Near You - Phase Two coming soon!

Published: 16th August 2018

Were thrilled to announcethat this summer churches will be able to use their A Church Near You pages astheir website for FREE. The new functionality includes: The ability to point your domain name (the URL/web address of your site) to


Safe Car Wash app

Published: 9th August 2018

Do you regularly use a hand car wash?


Diocese of Worcester Taizé Pilgrimage 2018

Published: 31st July 2018

Diocese of Worcester Taiz Pilgrimage 2018


Royal British Legion (GP90), Great Pilgrimage Ceremony in Ypres

Published: 31st July 2018

The Legions Biggest ever membership event marking 90 years since the Great Pilgrimage of 1928. A decade after the end of WW1, veterans and war widows visited the battlefields of the Somme and Ypres before marching to the Menin Gate.On 8 August 2018,


Award for member of Old Hill Church

Published: 31st July 2018

Anita Mansell, former Churchwarden at Holy Trinity, Old Hill in Dudley is one of seven volunteers who have won the first MarshChurch and Community Volunteer Awards by making a real difference to their church and to their communitiesThe MarshChurch an


New online faculty system

Published: 31st July 2018

From 1 August the long-promisedadoption of the Church of Englands online system for applications under theFaculty Jurisidiction Rules (2015) will be open for business. The Online Faculty System is a web-based planningportal where parishes can develo


Rachel Akers to be Team Vicar in Dudley

Published: 29th July 2018

​An announcement from the Bishop.


Singing Angels at The Straits, Dudley

Published: 26th July 2018

Singing Angels is a singing group for children aged 3+ heldat St Andrews Church in the Straits, Dudley.It was set up in October 2016 by Claire Cox who was supported by thechurch congregation when her son was in hospital for many months after he wasbo


St Oswald's School receives inclusion award

Published: 19th July 2018

St Oswald CE Primary School in Kidderminster has been givenan award for the schools commitment to children who are looked after.The Virtual School invited all schools in Worcestershire whohave CLA (Children who are Looked After) to nominate those who


Candles sold to raise money for a Bethlehem School

Published: 18th July 2018

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


Double success for Northleigh CE Primary

Published: 17th July 2018

Duringthe past month Northleigh Primary School, from Malvern, has achieved doublesuccess.SIAMs SuccessLast month Northleigh received a 'good' SIAMs inspection. Whilst primarily focusing on the school'sChristian distinctiveness, the inspection recogni


Laura Handy appointed Team Vicar in Droitwich

Published: 16th July 2018

An announcement from Bishop John.


Holland House interfaith picnic 2018

Published: 12th July 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

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40 people from our diocese receive Maundy Money

29th March 2024

40 people from across Worcestershire and Dudley received ‘Maundy Money’ from HM the Queen this morning in recognition of their exemplary Christian service to church and community over many years....

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