As a Diocese we are committed to mission in every aspect, seeking to bring the good news of God's love in Jesus to all who live in the cities, towns and villages, and to make the gospel relevant to their everyday lives. In putting mission first we are focusing on three priorities:

• The deepening of our prayer
• The renewal of our public worship
• The equipping of people to share their faith

By so doing, we hope and pray that our churches will display the hallmarks of healthy churches which we have identified as:

• Worshipping God
• Working to rid the world of poverty
• Sharing the gospel
• Building inclusive communities
• Helping people to faith
• Caring for the earth

When they are healthy our churches will be enabled by God’s grace to fully play their part in enabling all the people whom they seek to serve to flourish. This is what we believe God yearns to see as he carries forward his great plan to reconcile the whole creation to himself in Christ.  

I commend the Diocese of Worcester to you, with its magnificent Cathedral in Worcester and beautiful, varied and vibrant parish churches. I hope that you will pay us a visit to share in God's creation at its most beautiful and diverse.

May God bless you richly.

Bishop John

Bishop John's office can be contacted on 01905 731599 or bishop.worcester@cofe-worcester.org.uk.