Flower festival is a huge success for St Denys Church
Last Updated: 13th July 2023 | Published: 12th July 2023St Denys Church in Severn Stoke recently held its first ever flower festival to raise funds for a toilet and kitchenette.
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Kidderminster church member awarded British Citizen Award
Last Updated: 13th July 2023 | Published: 12th July 2023Heather Prangley, from Holy Innocents Church in Kidderminster, has been awarded the British Citizen Award (BCA), which recognises our nation’s most outstanding individuals and their achievements
New access ramp at St Edmund's Church, Dudley
Last Updated: 7th July 2023 | Published: 7th July 2023On Sunday afternoon, 2 July members of the congregation and friends gathered for the official opening of a new ramp at St Edmund’s Church in Dudley.
15 people ordained as Deacon/ Priest over the weekend
Last Updated: 2nd July 2023 | Published: 2nd July 202315 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Schools visit Malvern Priory for 'Lifepath'.
Last Updated: 27th June 2023 | Published: 27th June 2023At Great Malvern Priory last week over 600 children from 19 primary schools experienced ‘Lifepath’. With one school travelling from Shropshire to take part!
New Priest in Charge of the Benefice of East Vale and Avon Villages.
Last Updated: 11th August 2023 | Published: 23rd June 2023The Revd Joanna Baxter has been announced as the new Priest in Charge of the Benefice of East Vale and Avon Villages.
Fladbury Walkabout
Last Updated: 23rd June 2023 | Published: 22nd June 2023This year’s ‘Fladbury Walkabout’ take place on 1 and 2 July. The Walkabout is over 40 years old and is an annual village event, raising money for Fladbury Church and other village organisations.
Charities Act 2022 – latest updates
Last Updated: 15th June 2023 | Published: 15th June 2023The second part of the Charities Act 2022 came into force on the 14 June this year and it could help your church’s finances.
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Exchanging experiences with curates in Germany
Last Updated: 15th June 2023 | Published: 15th June 2023Last month, three of our curates – Mel Beynon, Richard Sandland and James Williams visited our partner diocese in central Germany as part of a ‘curate exchange’.
Becky Elliot appointed as new Dean of Women’s Ministry
Last Updated: 14th June 2023 | Published: 14th June 2023The Revd Becky Elliot, Vicar of Holy Trinity and St James in Malvern has been appointed as the new Dean of Women’s Ministry, a post she will hold alongside her parish role.
Over £4m given through the Parish Giving Scheme
Last Updated: 29th June 2023 | Published: 13th June 2023Churches across the Diocese have now received over £4 million in regular gifts through the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) since it launched in 2019.
The importance of a long-term view
Last Updated: 9th June 2023 | Published: 9th June 2023An article from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson for July editions of parish magazines.
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Celebrating the Holy Spirit with bubbles!
Last Updated: 5th June 2023 | Published: 5th June 2023Bishop Martin was at Great Malvern Priory on Pentecost Sunday and enjoyed being showered with bubbles by the children to represent the Holy Spirit!
New part-time Interim Priest in Charge in Pensnett
Last Updated: 2nd June 2023 | Published: 2nd June 2023Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Nigel Traynor as Part-time Interim Priest in Charge of St Mark’s, Pensnett.
Working with children & families at Pershore Abbey
Last Updated: 2nd June 2023 | Published: 2nd June 2023Sam Andrews is the Children and Families’ worker at Pershore Abbey. She started in February in a part-time role funded in part thanks to a grant from the Healthier Churches Fund.
Pentecost confirmations
Last Updated: 29th May 2023 | Published: 29th May 202312 Candidates from across the Diocese were confirmed in the Cathedral during a celebration of the Feast of Pentecost with two candidates also being baptised.
Chris Henson to be Team Vicar in the Halas Team
Last Updated: 29th June 2023 | Published: 26th May 2023The Revd Christopher Henson has been appointed as Team Vicar with responsibility for Lapal, St Peter and Romsley, St Kenelm in the Halas Team Ministry.
Celebrating the history of Hollybush Church
Last Updated: 18th May 2023 | Published: 18th May 2023A forthcoming exhibition will explore the history of All Saints Church, Hollybush, which sits on the southern edge of the Malvern Hills and offers breath-taking views across the Vale of Evesham.
Reader weekend at Holland House
Last Updated: 17th May 2023 | Published: 17th May 2023Around 30 Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) gathered at Holland House over the weekend for fellowship, prayer, and to study the bible together.
Marking Rogation
Last Updated: 18th May 2023 | Published: 16th May 2023Last weekend many of our rural parishes marked Rogation with services and events.
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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.