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Grants awarded to support benefices with Ministry Share

Last Updated: 11th April 2022  |  Published: 11th April 2022

Following the introduction of Ministry Share in January, last week over £1.2m was awarded to parishes to help them transition to the new system.


Live Lent - Embracing Justice, week 6

Last Updated: 12th April 2022  |  Published: 9th April 2022

Bishop Martin offers a reflection as we begin to 'walk through Holy Week'.


Concert success at St Peter's Church in Cradley

Last Updated: 4th April 2022  |  Published: 4th April 2022

St Peter's Church in Cradley have been holding bi-monthly concerts as a way to connect with the local community and the number of people attending has been steadily increasing.


Live Lent - Embracing Justice, week 5

Last Updated: 4th April 2022  |  Published: 3rd April 2022

Nikki Groarke, Archdeacon of Dudley offers a reflection on the theme of ‘do this to remember me’.


Reading Mark's Gospel in Broadway

Last Updated: 1st April 2022  |  Published: 28th March 2022

At the beginning of Lent, around 30 people gathered in St Michael and All Angels Church in Broadway to listen to and take part in a complete reading of St Mark's gospel.


New Deputy of Education appointed

Last Updated: 1st April 2022  |  Published: 25th March 2022

Spencer Morris has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of Education for the Diocese of Worcester.


Live Lent - Embracing Justice, week 4

Last Updated: 26th March 2022  |  Published: 25th March 2022

Francis Moloney, Curate in the Holy Trinity Team in Redditch offers a reflection on 'justice in the shape of a cross' as part of our Live Lent, Embracing Justice series.


70 days until the Platinum Jubilee

Last Updated: 23rd March 2022  |  Published: 23rd March 2022

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.


Live Lent - Embracing Justice, Week 3

Last Updated: 20th March 2022  |  Published: 18th March 2022

Stephen Edwards, Vice-Dean of the Cathedral Offers a reflection on Justice as Encounter.


Parish toolkit for responding to the Ukraine refugee crisis

Last Updated: 18th March 2022  |  Published: 15th March 2022

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.


New Honorary Canons installed in the Cathedral

Last Updated: 14th March 2022  |  Published: 14th March 2022

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.


Live Lent Embracing Justice

Last Updated: 12th March 2022  |  Published: 11th March 2022

Dick Johnson from Faith at Work in Worcestershire offers a Lent reflection on Building Communities of Justice.


Walkwood CE Middle School learns about China

Last Updated: 11th March 2022  |  Published: 11th March 2022

Engage with China visited Walkwood CE Middle School this week for two half-day workshops with year 8.


Live Lent Embracing Justice

Last Updated: 14th April 2022  |  Published: 4th March 2022

Charmian Manship Chair of the Criminal Justice Affairs Group offers a Lent reflection on the theme of Exodus and Liberation.


Knife Angel visits Worcester

Last Updated: 1st March 2022  |  Published: 1st March 2022

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.


A call to prayer for Ukraine

Last Updated: 1st March 2022  |  Published: 24th February 2022

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.


Fairtrade Fortnight

Last Updated: 21st February 2022  |  Published: 21st February 2022

At the start of Fairtade Fortnight, the Revd Gary Crellin, Diocesan Rural Mission Enabler, offers this reflection.


Pocket money donation helps Upper Arley Church

Last Updated: 18th February 2022  |  Published: 18th February 2022

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.


Go Green for Lent

Last Updated: 25th July 2023  |  Published: 18th February 2022

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.


A profile of Redditch & Bromsgrove Deanery

Last Updated: 16th February 2022  |  Published: 16th February 2022

Read more about Redditch and Bromsgrove Deanery and hear from the leadership team.

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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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