RSS Feed

News


Caring for Creation at Great Malvern Priory

Last Updated: 5th June 2025  |  Published: 5th June 2025

To mark Environment Sunday, and buoyed up by Great Malvern Priory’s Silver Eco Church Award, the Priory’s Environment Group led Altogether Worship, as part of setting the Priory’s sights on the Gold Eco Church award.

Eco leaf pledges at Malvern Priory_header

Love Your Burial Ground & Churches Count on Nature

Last Updated: 11th June 2025  |  Published: 5th June 2025

Love your burial ground week and churches count on nature runs from 7 – 15 June. It’s a week dedicated to celebrating our churchyards and the biodiversity which can found there.

Ladybird image_header

Hope-filled realism

Last Updated: 3rd June 2025  |  Published: 3rd June 2025

An article for July editions of parish magazines written by Diocesan Secretary, Andy Todd.

Andy Todd header

New Vicar for Belbroughton, Fairfield & Chaddesley Corbett

Last Updated: 2nd June 2025  |  Published: 2nd June 2025

Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Chloë Hewett as Priest-in-Charge of Belbroughton with Fairfield, to be also Associate Priest of Chaddesley Corbett in the Kidderminster East Team.


Describing smaller churches

Last Updated: 29th May 2025  |  Published: 29th May 2025

At the recent Cathedral service celebrating smaller churches, all those present were asked to bring one word that described their church. These words were collected and have been turned into a word cloud which represents our smaller churches.

Smaller churches word cloud_header

Lifepath Malvern is looking for new volunteers

Last Updated: 23rd May 2025  |  Published: 23rd May 2025

For one week only 'Lifepath' descends on the Priory and it attracts hundreds of Primary School pupils from local schools. There are many different roles for volunteers - could you help?

Malvern Lifepath volunteers_header

New Area Dean for Worcester

Last Updated: 22nd May 2025  |  Published: 22nd May 2025

Kalantha Brewis, Rector of Hallow and Grimley with Holt and Lower Broadheath on the Western edge of Worcester has been appointed as the new Area Dean for Worcester.

Kalantha Brewis_header

Diane Cooksey becomes Team Rector and Renewal Leader

Last Updated: 21st May 2025  |  Published: 21st May 2025

At All Saints Church in Sedgley on Sunday, Diane Cooksey was installed as Team Rector of Gornal and Sedgley and Renewal Leader at All Saints.

Diane Cooksey & Robert Paterson_header

Pershore Priest involved in the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Last Updated: 16th May 2025  |  Published: 16th May 2025

The central and Anglican Communion members of the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) have been announced and include our very own Canon Claire Lording, Vicar of Pershore with Pinvin, Wick & Birlingham.

Claire Lording_header

Supporting men's mental health

Last Updated: 13th May 2025  |  Published: 13th May 2025

Matthew White is a member of the church of St Peter and St Paul in Rock. He has set up Men United, a social enterprise set up as a CIC (Community Interest Company), to support men who are struggling with their mental health.

Matthew White Men United_header

New Vicar for Lye and Stambermill

Last Updated: 11th May 2025  |  Published: 11th May 2025

Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Glen Ruffle as Vicar in the Benefice of The Lye and Stambermill in Greater Dudley Deanery.


Supporting mission across the Evesham area

Last Updated: 9th May 2025  |  Published: 9th May 2025

Shellie Ward is Vicar of Broadway with Wickhamford and Childswickham but has begun working more widely across Evesham and the surrounding areas to create new mission opportunities and support parishes in vacancy.

Shellie Ward Chrism Eucharist 2025.jpg

New Honorary Canons installed in the Cathedral

Last Updated: 8th May 2025  |  Published: 8th May 2025

Five new honorary Canons have been installed at Worcester Cathedral in recognition of their work in both the Diocese and the wider Church.  Appointments are made by the Bishop of Worcester (or Acting Bishop) in consultation with the Dean.

Honorary Canons 2025_header

The importance of prayer

Last Updated: 8th May 2025  |  Published: 8th May 2025

An article by the Dean of Worcester, Stephen Edwards for June editions of parish magazines.

Stephen Edwards_header

Partnership working in the Muddy Boots rural mission area

Last Updated: 8th May 2025  |  Published: 8th May 2025

The Muddy Boots Rural Mission area covers 26 churches and 156 square miles. The area has a number of ministers and three stipendiary incumbents – Sallie Butcher, Julia Curtis and David Morris, who work closely together to support each other.

Sallie Butcher, David Morris, Julia Curtis_header

Funerals pilot in Pershore & Evesham

Last Updated: 28th July 2025  |  Published: 29th April 2025

A pilot project to support parishes and increase the number of church-led funerals will be starting in Pershore and Evesham Deanery in the summer.

Coffin in church for funeral_header

New Team Rector in Bromsgrove

Last Updated: 27th April 2025  |  Published: 27th April 2025

Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Dr Alan Conant as Team Rector in the Benefice of Bromsgrove with special responsibility for All Saints’, Bromsgrove, St Godwald’s, Finstall and the Wychebrook Group.


Ordinations 2025

Last Updated: 22nd June 2025  |  Published: 24th April 2025

This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 28 & 29 June. All are welcome to come along to the ordinations to support the candidates.

Deacon ordination_2024.jpg

Easter Sunday Baptisms take place across the Diocese

Last Updated: 23rd April 2025  |  Published: 23rd April 2025

Churches across the diocese baptised new people into the faith on Easter Day.

Top Church Easter Sunday baptism 2025_header

New Children, Youth and Families Minister in Worcester

Last Updated: 22nd April 2025  |  Published: 22nd April 2025

Heather Murphy has recently been appointed as Children, Youth and families Minister for three churches in Worcester that already work closely together.

Heather Murphy_header

Latest News

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.

Sign up for the Diocesan Mailing

Latest Video Reflection

Every two weeks we produce a short video reflection. These cover a range of topics and themes and are published on the website and our social media channels.

Powered by Church Edit