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Letter for Parish Magazines from the Dean

Published: 8th November 2019

In manychurches and cathedrals, people are invited to light candles and to write downtheir prayers. Often children do this, and often they are thoughtful andthought-provoking. Here is one I read some time ago. It simply said, Dear God,everyone misses


A new resource to help talk about money

Published: 28th October 2019

A new resource has been launched to help churches to talkabout money with our congregations and community groups.The Jesus Moneycard game has been developed as a partnership between the Just FinanceFoundation, Transforming Churches Together and the D


Cradley clock heads north for restoration

Published: 27th October 2019

Last week, the clock dial saved from St Lukes in Cradley Heath headed north to theworkshops of the Cumbria Clock Company in Dacre near Penrith, Cumbria. Beforeleaving Cradley representatives from both St Peters Cradley and St LukesCradley Heath


Have you considered using MaintenanceBooker?

Published: 14th February 2020

The National Churches Trust's MaintenanceBooker website is available throughout England and Wales.It makes caring for churches, chapelsand historic buildings much easier as churches can book maintenance servicesthrough accredited and experienced cont


750 years of worship in Stone

Published: 20th October 2019

St Marys Church in Stone, just outside of Kidderminster, hasbeen celebrating 750 years of worship on the site of the church. As part oftheir celebrations, they have mapped the history of the UK and the kings andqueens who have reigned with the histor


All Together as Kingdom People - Videos & Photos

Published: 17th October 2019

We captured highlights of the whole day:In the morning Director of Ministry and Discipleship, Jonathan Kimber preached:And in the afternoon the Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes preached:And here is a very short clip which didn't make it to the highlig


Remembrance Sunday 2019

Published: 10th October 2019

Remembrance Sunday falls on 10 November this year.


Sarah Fenby to be Diocesan Director of Vocations in Chester

Published: 26th September 2019

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


Rachel Matthews, Premier Christian Radio Central England

Published: 1st July 2019

Do you listen to Premier Christian Radio? Do you have a story to tell?


Candidates confirmed at the Cathedral

Published: 5th December 2019

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-Shaped Ministry

Published: 1st July 2019

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


A reflection on Thy Kingdom Come in Dudley

Published: 1st July 2019

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


Happy birthday St Mary's CE Primary

Published: 28th June 2019

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


Members from the diocese attended the Time is Now march in London

Published: 28th June 2019

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 plans 150 mile walk for charity

Published: 28th June 2019

The Revd Anthea Elston, part time vicar of All Saints Hollybush, will set out on the journey of a lifetime on Monday.


Saying farewell to Bishop Graham

Published: 26th June 2019

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 people ordained for parishes around the diocese.

Published: 23rd June 2019

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


Roman Catholic Deacon to become Anglican Priest!

Published: 20th June 2019

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 2019 Course

Published: 19th June 2019

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


The Church Tent at the Three Counties Show

Published: 12th June 2019

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.

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Connecting with young people in Alvechurch

12th June 2025

St Laurence Church in Alvechurch, just outside Redditch, has a group of young people who attend church with their families. The Ministry team has been working with the group to explore ways of helping them feel that it’s their church too, involving them with different ministries.

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