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 former Archdeacon of Worcester, Frank Bentley sadly died on Friday 15 November.
The Revd Sarah Roberts-Malpass, currently a curate in Stourbridge, will become Anglo-Catholic Mission Priest in the Benefice of Kingswinford.
St Kenelm’s Warm Welcome in Clifton on Teme meets in the Village Hall every Thursday offering a place to go for local people as well as the opportunity to have lunch together.
A statement from Bishop Martin following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby.
During Black History month in October, Harriet Terera-Chimani (originally from Zimbabwe) planned and led the 11 o’clock service at the church on the theme of ‘reclaiming narratives’.
The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.
Last week’s Diocesan Synod meeting included the debate of two different motions which were proposed by deaneries.
Bishop Martin attended the Remembrance Sunday service in Mary Steven's Park in Stourbridge alongside Area Dean & Vicar of St Thomas, Stourbridge, Andrew Sillis. Read his sermon
Bishop Martin has announced Tim Williams as Rector of Elmley Lovett w Hampton Lovett & Elmbridge w Rushock and Hartlebury and Ombersley w Doverdale
An article for December editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
A group from the benefice of Ribbesford w Bewdley & Dowles & Wribbenhall used Black History Month in October as an opportunity to explore the book, ‘Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith’ by Selina Stone.
New premises for Community Link in Cradley Heath will enable the church-run charity to better serve their local community.
In a warm show of community spirit, St Philip’s Church in Webheath, and St Bartholomew’s Church in Tardebigge hosted their first shared bonfire and fireworks night, welcoming around 350 people from across the area.
Diocesan Property Manager, Ruth Beard has been promoted to Diocesan Director of Property in recognition of her work managing the housing portfolio across the Diocese; the diocesan office building, and going forward taking on the strategic management of the Glebe land portfolio.
The cathedral has collaborated with internationally renowned glass artist Allister Malcolm to create an exclusive special edition of hand-crafted glass Perpetual Flames.
Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Roger Latham as the new Vicar of Great Malvern, St Mary and St Michael (The Priory).
Mark Carter is expanding his role to become diocesan Director of Church Buildings and Net Zero as part of the diocese’s increasing focus on the climate crisis agenda.
During October, all churches are encouraged to think about the numbers attending different services for data collected as part of the Statistics for Mission process. Read why this is important and who should be counted!
On Wednesday 9 October we hosted a one-day ‘Smaller Churches Conference’ at The Pear Tree Inn, Worcester. The conference was attended by almost 90 delegates from smaller churches across the Diocese.
Tardebigge parish have launched a new Forest Cafe church at St Bartholomew's that meets on the first Sunday of the month.
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15th May 2025