The Diocesan Mailing is produced every two weeks and contains news, training opportunities and events from around the diocese and wider Church of England. The Training Mailing is produced every month and is a round up of upcoming training opportunities around the diocese.
The Revd Allison Davies shares her experience of offering ministry during the Coronavirus pandemic.
One of our resourcing churches, Top Church in Dudley, has been connecting with its congregation and community in different ways during the pandemic.
Join with St John in Bedwardine church as they hold online Diddy Disciples sessions.
Tardebigge are hosting their Cafe Church via Zoom during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Would you like to join a Skype prayer group?
Over 150 people had breakfast at St John in Bedwardine on 7 March.
Vicar of Powick, Gary Crellin, reflects on last week's flooding in his parish.
A blog for Mental Health Awareness Week from the Revd Cassius Francis, Just Finance Development Worker for the Black Country.
A blog from the Revd Victoria Barlow on more accessible online worship.
The Diocesan Environmental Group are planning to release a series of eco tips to support and encourage churches to engage with Eco Church even at this time.Â
Church Buildings Officer, Mark Carter offers some advice about safely going back inside church buildings.
Exploring Christian vocation during a pandemic.
An article for June editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester.
Chair of the House of Laity, Hugh Richards, shares his experience of worshipping with others while in 'lockdown'.
A letter from the Bishop of Dudley for parish magazine editors.
Please be aware that some Zoom meetings can be hijacked by unwanted guests.
Church Buildings Officer, Mark Carter offers some advice on caring for your closed building.
Subtitles make videos much more accessible. Not just for those people who rely on subtitles, but as most people watch videos on their phone on mute, subtitles are vital for getting your messages across.
The archbishops and others are presently encouraging people to attend acts of worship in their imagination, and online. People are asked to pray at home, but with others who are praying elsewhere. This includes virtual Holy Communion – and many people have used the traditional language of “spiritual communion†without explaining it. Doug Chaplin offers a short explanation, with some prayers that you can use.
Shellie Ward is the Vicar of Broadway and Wickhamford – she has put in place a number of different initiatives over the last week or so to ensure that church can continue even though people aren’t able to meet in the building.
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15th May 2025