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.
TheDiocese of Chester is delighted to announce that the Revd Sarah Fenby has beenappointed to the newly created joint role of Diocesan Director of Vocations andResidentiary Canon.Starting on 14 October, Sarah will divide her busysix-day working week
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At the end of November, on the feast of Christ the King, 15 candidates were confirmed at the Cathedral from parishes throughout the Diocese. Richard Smith was one of those confirmed from St Thomas' Church in Stourbridge. He said: "I have been go
Mission-ShapedMinistry is a part-time ecumenical course about how to start and sustain FreshExpressions of church. Next month, this nationally recognised course will beginin two venues in the Diocese - Cradley Heath in the north and Worcester in thes
Stephanie Meek, member of Christ Church in Coseley came along to the 'Praying for Dudley' event in Priory Park as part of our Pentecost celebrations. Here she reflects on the experience: Having been at Christ Churchduring the Morning, I did the
St. Marys CE (VC) Primary School,Kingswinford had a wonderful time on Thursday 20 June , whenthey celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the school being built.Staff, Parents, Children and Guestscame to share in the celebrations, which included a bu
Hugh Burton, Rector of the Dudley Team and Chair of the diocesan Eco Group was one of a number of people from the Diocese to attend the 'Time is Now' climate change march in London earlier this week. He said: "It was exciting to be among the 12,
The Revd Anthea Elston, part time vicar of All Saints Hollybush, will set out on the journey of a lifetime on Monday.
There are two occasions being planned to say goodbye to Bishop Graham before he leaves us to become the Bishop of Norwich. All are welcome to join us at: - Cathedral evensong, 5.30pm on Saturday 20 July followed by a reception in the Chapter Hou
16 candidates were ordained overthe weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.Four candidates were ordainedDeacon in the Cathedral on Sunday and are entering their first year of trainingas a curate. A further 12 candidates have completed their
Stephen Dunton will be ordained as an Anglican Priest atPetertide having served as a Roman Catholic Deacon for the past eight years. Hewill be serving his curacy in Pershore with Pinvin, Wick & Birlingham.Here, Steve tells us the story of his journey
Mission-shaped ministry (MSM) is a one year course in how to start and sustain a Fresh Expression of church. It's about how to re-invent church for 21st century culture. It's about how to establish a "church" for the good of people who are not yet me
At this years Church Tent, visitors to the Three Counties Show can enjoy a fresh cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate on the show ground along with a bacon buttie, panini or home-made cake, whilst taking part in free family activities.
Wilden All Saints Church of England VC Primary school has been awarded an overall judgement of Excellent under the new SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) schedule.
Aswe enter the Summer months, Church Buildings' Officer, Mark Carter, offersadvice about what to focus on as you care for your church building.Take advantage of the long daysUsethe long, sunny days to inspect the building: check rainwater goods and g
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Last weekend saw a number of celebrations of Pentecost acrossthe Diocese and the culmination of the ten days of Prayer for Thy Kingdom Comewith major events in both Dudley and Worcester.Praying for DudleyIn Dudley, around 150 people gathered in the P
On Sunday 2nd June congregation members, family and friends gathered in the heart of Ronkswood's community, The Punch Bowl Inn, for the licensing of new vicar, the Revd Rob Farmer. The service took place in the pub's main function room, adjacent
All Together as Kingdom PeopleSaturday 28 September, Worcester CathedralItis now over five years since our Kingdom People Vision was unanimouslyand enthusiastically adopted by Diocesan Synod in 2013. TheChurch is Gods gift to the world, which is call
Trinity Sunday marks the 60th Anniversary ofFrank Bentleys ordination to the Priesthood. Frank, who is a former Archdeaconof Worcester, will be celebrating with a special service on the feast of CorpusChristi, 7.30pm Thursday 20 June at Fladbury
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