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Rachel Matthews, Premier Christian Radio Central England

Last Updated: 9th June 2020  |  Published: 1st July 2019

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Candidates confirmed at the Cathedral

Last Updated: 5th December 2019  |  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

Last Updated: 1st July 2019  |  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

Last Updated: 1st July 2019  |  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

Last Updated: 28th June 2019  |  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

Last Updated: 28th June 2019  |  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

Last Updated: 8th November 2023  |  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

Last Updated: 26th June 2019  |  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.

Last Updated: 1st July 2020  |  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!

Last Updated: 20th June 2019  |  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

Last Updated: 19th June 2019  |  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

Last Updated: 2nd July 2020  |  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.


Wilden Primary rated 'Excellent' in its SIAMS inspection

Last Updated: 16th July 2020  |  Published: 12th June 2019

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.


Summer maintenance for your church building

Last Updated: 18th June 2019  |  Published: 18th June 2019

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


Summer Pilgrimages

Last Updated: 9th June 2020  |  Published: 5th June 2019

Have you considered a pilgrimage this summer?


Celebrating Pentecost

Last Updated: 11th June 2019  |  Published: 11th June 2019

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


Pub licensing for new vicar of St Matthew Ronkswood

Last Updated: 11th June 2019  |  Published: 11th June 2019

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


Letter from the Bishop of Worcester

Last Updated: 11th June 2019  |  Published: 11th June 2019

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


Former Archdeacon to mark 60 years as a Priest

Last Updated: 6th June 2019  |  Published: 6th June 2019

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


St Barnabas, Worcester visits Magdeburg

Last Updated: 16th July 2020  |  Published: 4th June 2019

The parish of St Barnabas with Christ Church recently visited their link parish in our partner Diocese of the Evangelical Church of Central Germany.

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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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