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An English Christmas

Published: 24th December 2020

An account from Stephen Gerhard Stehli from Magdeburg, Germany who spent last Christmas in Worcester having always wanted to experience an “English Christmas".


Jacqueline Humphreys appointed as diocesan Chancellor

Published: 23rd December 2020

Jacqueline Humphreys, a Barrister in Bristol, has been appointed as our new Chancellor. The appointment was made by Bishop John following the approval of the Lord Chancellor.


Once in Royal David's City

Published: 21st December 2020

The Diocese of Worcester's Christmas Carol 2020


Called to Action - Mince pie moral maze!

Published: 7th December 2020

The Diocesan Environmental Group's latest edition of small tips to save the planet looks at how to make your mince pie choices as ethical as possible! 


Phone a Christmas Fayre!

Published: 4th December 2020

On Saturday 5 December Holy Trinity Church in Malvern held their first ever Christmas Fayre by telephone, raising over £1000 for church funds!


Webinars on the Church’s Net Zero target

Published: 23rd November 2020

The CoE Environment Programme has organised a series of webinars exploring topics that contribute to the Church’s target of having ‘Net Zero’ carbon emissions by 2030. 


Called to Action: Disinvestment

Published: 17th November 2020

The Diocesan Climate Crisis Task group offers 'small steps to save the planet'. This edition looks at disinvestment from fossil fuel companies.


Remembrance Sunday from Worcester Cathedral

Published: 8th November 2020

Watch this pre-recorded Service of Remembrance from Worcester Cathedral for Remembrance Sunday 2020. 


Called to Action - public transport

Published: 23rd October 2020

Suggestions from the Diocesan Climate Crisis Task Group on making better use of public transport.


Called to Action - A different Hallowe'en

Published: 9th October 2020

The Diocesan Climate Crisis offers some ways to mark a different kind of Hallowe'en in their latest 'Called to Action' tips.


New resources to connect with Church families

Published: 2nd October 2020

To help parishes connect with their church children, our Calling Young Disciples team has created some interactive resources for children to use each week church during services, or at home. 


Energy Footprint Tool

Published: 16th September 2020

The easy-to-use Energy Footprint Tool will tell your church what your "carbon footprint" is, based on the energy you use to heat and light your buildings.


Recycle Week (21 -27 September 2020)

Published: 15th September 2020

Now in its 17th year, Recycle Week will thank the nation for continuing to recycle despite the challenges that COVID-19 has presented, under the banner 'Together - We Recycle'.


Three men rowing a boat for Holland House

Published: 10th September 2020

On Friday 18th September three men will embark on a sponsored row from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cropthorne to raise much-needed funds for the Diocesan Retreat House, Holland House.


Jubilation in Morogoro as history made with first women Deacons

Published: 20th August 2020

On Sunday 9 August 2020, women were ordained for the first time in the Diocese of Morogoro.


75th Anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day

Published: 12th August 2020

75 years ago on 15 August 1945, Victory over Japan ended the Second World War.


Called to Action - Church cleaning cupboard

Published: 6th August 2020

This edition of 'small steps to save our planet' from the Diocesan Climate Crisis Group asks churches to look at what is in their church cleaning cupboard!


Church leaders to be trained to help those facing financial difficulty

Published: 4th August 2020

Church leaders have an opportunity to be trained to help those who are struggling with their finances.


Called to Action - Climate Sunday

Published: 29th July 2020

This edition of 'small steps to save our planet' from the Diocesan Climate Crisis focuses on Climate Sunday.


Parish Giving Scheme at St George's Kidderminster

Published: 24th July 2020

St George’s Church in Kidderminster East was looking for ways to increase their giving and decided to try the Parish Giving Scheme.

Latest News

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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