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.
On Thursday, 24 March it is exactly 70 days to the start of the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday celebrations and many church communities are already planning to celebrate this milestone in our history.
Stephen Edwards, Vice-Dean of the Cathedral Offers a reflection on Justice as Encounter.
The Choir of St Martin’s, London Road, has received a new set of cassocks thanks to a charity grant & were able to recycle the old ones thanks to Bristol Cathedral.
The Church of England has published a ‘toolkit’ of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and evacuees from Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of the country.
Ten new honorary Canons have been appointed at Worcester Cathedral in recognition of their work in both the Diocese and the wider Church. Appointments are made by the Bishop of Worcester in consultation with the Chapter of the Cathedral.
Dick Johnson from Faith at Work in Worcestershire offers a Lent reflection on Building Communities of Justice.
Engage with China visited Walkwood CE Middle School this week for two half-day workshops with year 8.
Experience Easter Experience Easter brings together local churches, schools, and communities to share the story of Holy Week and Easter with resources available to help young people engage.
An article on being a faithful disciple at work, or outside the sphere of church activities.
An article for April editions of parish magazines from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson.
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Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Diana Farmer as Priest-in-Charge of St James, Wollaston;Â this is a half-time post.
Charmian Manship Chair of the Criminal Justice Affairs Group offers a Lent reflection on the theme of Exodus and Liberation.
During March 2022, the Knife Angel visits Worcester city centre. This imposing structure stands at 8 metres tall and is constructed from over 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by UK police forces.
Bishop John's Lent Appeal for this year will raise money for our partner diocese of Morogoro in Tanzania.
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Bishop John calls on all in the Diocese of Worcester to pray for the people of Ukraine and for peace, and for the leaders of the West as they deliberate on how to respond to the terrible unprovoked aggression of Russia.
At the start of Fairtade Fortnight, the Revd Gary Crellin, Diocesan Rural Mission Enabler, offers this reflection.
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A 4 year-old from Upper Arley CE Primary School was so affected by a break-in at the local church that he decided to donate his pocket money towards the repairs.
How can we become better at caring for creation and improving our lives and the lives of others through healthy, eco-friendly and sustainable living? A blog from Eco Church.
Read more about Redditch and Bromsgrove Deanery and hear from the leadership team.
Congratulations to St Barnabas Church in Worcester who have achieved their Silver Eco Church award from A Rocha.
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15th August 2025