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Fladbury Walkabout

Last Updated: 23rd June 2023  |  Published: 22nd June 2023

This 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.


Exchanging experiences with curates in Germany

Last Updated: 15th June 2023  |  Published: 15th June 2023

Last 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 2023

The 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 2023

Churches across the Diocese have now received over £4 million in regular gifts through the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) since it launched in 2019. 


River-themed activities at the Church Tent

Last Updated: 12th June 2023  |  Published: 12th June 2023

Create some river art, see the ‘Our Lady of the Wye’ statue, listen to music and enjoy homemade cake or panini at this year’s Church Tent at the Three Counties Show.


Celebrating the Holy Spirit with bubbles!

Last Updated: 5th June 2023  |  Published: 5th June 2023

Bishop Martin was at Great Malvern Priory on Pentecost Sunday and enjoyed being showered with bubbles by the children to represent the Holy Spirit!


New Warden for Holland House

Last Updated: 5th June 2023  |  Published: 5th June 2023

Helen Stanton has been appointed as the new Warden for Holland House, the Retreat and Conference Centre based in Cropthorne, near Pershore.


New Diocesan Secretary appointed

Last Updated: 4th June 2023  |  Published: 4th June 2023

The Revd Andy Todd has been appointed as the new Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Worcester.


Working with children & families at Pershore Abbey

Last Updated: 2nd June 2023  |  Published: 2nd June 2023

Sam 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 2023

12 Candidates from across the Diocese were confirmed in the Cathedral during a celebration of the Feast of Pentecost with two candidates also being baptised.


Mission Opportunities at HMP Long Lartin

Last Updated: 18th May 2023  |  Published: 18th May 2023

The Anglican Chaplain at HMP Long Lartin is looking for volunteers to work with him. Could you help?


Reader weekend at Holland House

Last Updated: 17th May 2023  |  Published: 17th May 2023

Around 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 2023

Last weekend many of our rural parishes marked Rogation with services and events.


High profile funeral at St Mary's, Kidderminster

Last Updated: 12th May 2023  |  Published: 12th May 2023

The funeral of PC Andy Boardman from West Mercia Police took place at St Mary’s Church in Kidderminster yesterday.


Significant lottery grant for Hampton Lovett church

Last Updated: 26th May 2023  |  Published: 12th May 2023

All set for the ‘walls to talk’ and ‘secrets to be revealed’ at St Mary and All Saints church, Hampton Lovett, near Droitwich thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.


Take the Veg Pledge

Last Updated: 11th May 2023  |  Published: 11th May 2023

The Young Christian Climate Network (YCCN) are asking you to Take the Veg Pledge!


'Living Gently on the Earth'

Last Updated: 5th June 2023  |  Published: 10th May 2023

The latest events, talks and workshops in the Cathedral's 'Living Gently on the Earth' series.


Churches mark the Coronation

Last Updated: 7th May 2023  |  Published: 7th May 2023

Churches throughout the Diocese celebrated the King’s Coronation today, with prayers said in services and community lunches with coronation-themed cakes and family activities.


New Worshipping Communities in Bromsgrove

Last Updated: 8th April 2025  |  Published: 5th May 2023

On the last Saturday of each month, a group of people gather in St Godwald’s Church Hall on the edge of Bromsgrove for ‘Pizza and God’, the parish’s café church. This new worshipping community is one of a series of alternative opportunities to come together for worship across Bromsgrove.


Diocese becomes a Bronze Eco-Diocese

Last Updated: 4th May 2023  |  Published: 4th May 2023

We have achieved our bronze Eco Diocese award as we continue our journey towards net-zero carbon by 2030.

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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.

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