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Artspace in Worcester

Published: 4th August 2021

Artspace is an opportunity for those who like to be creative to come together where they can work on a personal response to particular idea, theme, topic or subject as a different way to explore faith. Why not join them?


Farewell to Diocesan Surveyor, Mark Wild

Published: 3rd August 2021

Mark Wild will leave his role as Diocesan Surveyor at the end of August.


Called to Action: Journey to COP26

Published: 28th July 2021

The latest edition of Called to Action encourages Eco Churches across our Diocese to 'twin' with another Eco Church which is on the route to COP26 in Glasgow. We hope to set up enough partnerships to have 'walked' all the way to the climate change conference.


Mainly Music at St Wulstan, Worcester

Published: 28th July 2021

St Wulstan’s Church in Warndon, Worcester has been piloting a ‘Mainly Music’ session over the last half term and is working hard to ensure that it is linked into their Sunday morning service.


A very special festival of flowers

Published: 27th July 2021

From Friday 6 to Monday 9 August, the Mothers’ Union will be celebrating the achievements of the movement with a flower festival held in 19 churches across the Diocese.


Researching mid-sized churches

Published: 20th July 2021

Phillip Johnson, Vicar at Malvern Link with Cowleigh has been part of a group doing some research into mid-sized churches. Here he explains some of their findings. 


Continuing Open the Book through the pandemic

Published: 20th July 2021

When Covid-19 meant that the Hanley Swan and Welland Open the Book Team couldn't go into schools, they began creating films of the stories using wooden pegs!


New guidance for Churches

Published: 19th July 2021

Following the lifting of the majority of legal restrictions on Monday 19 July, the Church of England has published new documents for churches as we move into Stage 4 of the Government’s roadmap.


Called to Action: Planting for Pollinators

Published: 16th July 2021

This edition of Called to Action, small steps to save our planet, explores what we can do to encourage bees and other pollinators to thrive in our gardens. 


Filling Chaddesley Corbett Church with butterflies

Published: 16th July 2021

St Cassian’s Church in Chaddesley Corbett will be filled with butterflies on 29 July as the parish comes together as a first step in properly reconnecting after the pandemic.


Generosity Week

Published: 12th July 2021

This Harvest, the Church of England is launching Generosity Week to give us the time and space to reflect on God’s Generosity and celebrate God’s generosity within our church’s ministry and mission. 


A profile of Worcester Deanery

Published: 12th July 2021

Find out more about Worcester Deanery and its leadership team.


Virtual School Leavers Service

Published: 7th July 2021

Two special virtual services for KS2/3/4 school leavers led by the Bishop of Dudley.


The Parish Giving Scheme now has over 1,000 donors

Published: 6th July 2021

There are now over 1,000 people across the Diocese donating to their local church through the Parish Giving Scheme.


"Gradually I realised I'd been wrong all my life about God!"

Published: 6th July 2021

Before training for ordination, Richard Sandland worked at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon and watching a play completely changed the course of his life.


Join the journey to COP26 during August

Published: 2nd July 2021

From 13 - 24 August, young people from our diocese and the Diocese of Gloucester will walk through our diocese from Tewkesbury to Birmingham as part of the Young Christian Climate Network relay.


Time off for good behaviour

Published: 2nd July 2021

An article for August editions of parish magazines from Robert Jones, Archdeacon of Worcester.


Plastic Free July

Published: 1st July 2021

This July is Plastic Free July, a movement that helps people be part of the solution to plastic pollution so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you choose to refuse single-use plastics?

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Fourteen people to be ordained this weekend

Published: 1st July 2021

14 candidates will be ordained as deacons and priests over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese. Watch the live stream of the services.


Rich Hackett to be licensed as Priest in Charge

Published: 29th June 2021

Bishop Martin will license Rich Hackett as Priest in Charge of Darby End and Netherton on 7 July at 6.30pm

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Lightbox pops up to support young people across Worcester

17th April 2024

Lightbox is a pop-up initiative run by a collaboration of churches in Worcester. It aims to provide a safe space and opportunities for young people to build community with each other through fun activities, discussion groups and challenges....

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