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75th Anniversary of VE Day

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 9th April 2020

The first May bank holiday will commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.


Being at school during the Coronavirus pandemic

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 9th April 2020

Many of our schools remain open during the Easter holidays.


All Saints, Worcester - rising to the Coronavirus challenge

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 3rd April 2020

How All Saints in Worcester has been connecting with others while churches are closed.


Baptism Books Easter resource

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 1st April 2020

This month's Baptism Books resource for families looks at the story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and offers lots of suggestions for activities families can do at home along with prayers to use.


Advice on funerals during the Coronavirus pandemic

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 31st March 2020

Advice and guidance around funerals during the Coronavirus 'lockdown'.


New Faculty Jurisdiction Rules

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 26th March 2020

Are you thinking of making changes to your church? The rules are changing.


Andy Todd appointed as Chair of the DBF

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 10th March 2020

Diocesan Synod has approved the nomination of Andy Todd as Chair of the DBF.


​Earth Day 2020

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 9th March 2020

Earth Day takes place on 22 April.


Celebration of Christmas Tree Festival results at St Stephen's Church Redditch

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 4th March 2020

St Stephen’s Church Redditch celebrates the winners of their Christmas Tree Festival: Redditch and Bromsgrove Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.


The Kidderminster West Team 'Leap' to achieve 20:20 vision

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 3rd April 2020

The Kidderminster West Team have been thinking about 20:20 vision in the year 2020, to support the charity Sightsavers.


Bishop's Lent Message 2020

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 28th February 2020

Watch or read Bishop John's Lent message.


Bishop's Lent appeal 2020

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 28th February 2020

This year's Bishop's Lent appeal will raise money for the Diocese of Morogoro.


Welcoming Bishop Martin

Last Updated: 28th May 2020  |  Published: 22nd February 2020

Bishop Martin was welcomed to the Diocese with a service in Top Church, Dudley.


Permission granted to transform St Helen’s Church, Worcester

Last Updated: 27th May 2020  |  Published: 22nd May 2020

The parish of All Saints are completely reordering St Helen's Church as part of their resourcing church plans.


Being a Prison Chaplain during the Coronavirus pandemic

Last Updated: 22nd May 2020  |  Published: 22nd May 2020

Margie Schutte is the Managing Chaplain at HMP Hewell in Redditch. She tells us how their work has changed over the past few months of the Covid-19 crisis.


Rogation in the Bowbrook Group

Last Updated: 22nd May 2020  |  Published: 12th May 2020

David Morris is planning a virtual Rogation service with his parishes.


VE Day Commemoration in Evesham

Last Updated: 22nd May 2020  |  Published: 8th May 2020

A special film was recorded in Evesham for VE Day.


Church schools working in partnership

Last Updated: 22nd May 2020  |  Published: 5th January 2020

Our church schools are working together during the Coronavirus pandemic.


Continuing to support the community in Kempsey

Last Updated: 22nd May 2020  |  Published: 28th April 2020

How the church in Kempsey is supporting its community.


Coping with lockdown in the Bredon Hill Group

Last Updated: 22nd May 2020  |  Published: 23rd April 2020

The Revd Allison Davies shares her experience of offering ministry during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Churches invited to mark Disability Awareness Sunday on 28 September

15th August 2025

Churches across the UK are invited to celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday on 28 September 2025 by the Christian Disability charity ‘Through the Roof’ who are offering free resources via their website.

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