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We are the Church of England in Worcestershire and Dudley.  

Welcome to the Diocese of Worcester.

Our diocesan vision is to grow as Kingdom People, sharing the good news of Jesus’ love in Worcestershire and Dudley.  

As the body of Christ, God’s Kingdom People, we join together to worship God, make disciples, share hope, and transform communities as we live out values of love, compassion, justice and freedom. The Diocese of Worcester is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults to worship and grow in Christ safely. 

Latest Articles

A head and shoulders shot of Archbishop Sarah Mullally in her purple Bishop's shirt

Archbishop Sarah to visit the Diocese

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally will visit the Diocese over the weekend of 6 and 7 February. She will spend two days in the Diocese visiting churches and meeting with a range of people; hearing some of our stories and offering encouragement.
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Activating generosity across the Diocese

At the recent Clergy Conference, the diocesan stewardship team launched a Boomerang offering, to help activate generosity across the Diocese. Each person was given a £5 note to take home, pray with and see what act of generosity God was calling them towards. We also asked them to share their stories of how the money was used.
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New Managing Chaplain at HMP Long Lartin

The Revd Sarah Gillard-Faulkner has been appointed as the new Managing Chaplain at HMP Long Lartin. She took up the role in mid-October and was officially licensed by Bishop Martin in Cathedral Evensong on Monday.
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Chris Smith praying the guitar at the front of church as people look on as they sit in a café church style

New national church funding awarded

Our diocese has been awarded £3.6 million to continue to support churches as part of phase two of our programme to ensure our churches are healthy and sustainable for the future.
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Wordsley parishioner selected for international programme

Kelly Gordon is a member of Wordsley Parish in Greater Dudley Deanery. She has recently been selected as one of only three people in the UK to be part of the Leaders Europe programme within the Obama Foundation.
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A group of children and staff stand at the front of church holding two Church and School Partnership Award certificates. Stood next to them are members of clergy, the Deputy Head of the school and others from the parish

Silver Church & School Partnership Award in Droitwich

St Peter’s CE Academy and St Peter’s Church in the Saltway Team have been awarded a silver Church and School Partnership Award recognising the close relationship between the church, school and local community.
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Bishop Hugh’s address on AI

Bishop Hugh’s address at the latest Diocesan Synod focussed on Artificial Intelligence. Read it below.
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The gift of Christmas

This year’s Church of England Advent and Christmas theme focuses on the first and greatest Christmas gift of all: the gift of God being born as one of us in Jesus Christ.
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Upcoming Events

November 17 @ 9:30 am Worcester, Diocesan Office

DBE: Sharing Best Practice

Carbon Net Zero – A useful session for SLT members and Sustainability leads in school to share effective practice, update…

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Weekly Sermon Podcast

Weekly sermon podcasts are recorded by clergy and laity across the diocese.

Safeguarding Sunday 2026

A sermon podcast for Safeguarding Sunday on 15 November 2026 from Adam Hadley, Rector of Kingswinford and Wall Heath.
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This week’s video reflection

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Please continue to support your local church as your first priority. 

However, if in addition to this, you are able to give to the ‘Diocese of Worcester Ministry Fund’, your donation will be used to help pay for our clergy now and in the coming months.

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