Finding hope this Christmas-time
Last Updated: 6th November 2023 | Published: 6th November 2023An article for December editions of parish magazines written by Bishop Martin.
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The month of remembering
Last Updated: 6th October 2023 | Published: 6th October 2023An article for November editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Worcester.
Prisons' Week 2023
Last Updated: 29th August 2023 | Published: 29th August 2023Prisons Sunday is on 8 October this year and marks the beginning of Prisons Week, which continues until the following Saturday. The diocesan Criminal Justice Affairs Group (CJAG) aims to offer a Christian perspective and advise on criminal justice matters.
Running the race set before us
Last Updated: 29th August 2023 | Published: 29th August 2023An article for the October editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
New Lay Ministers to be licensed
Last Updated: 7th September 2023 | Published: 7th September 2023On Saturday 9 September, Bishop Martin will license new Licensed Lay Ministers (also known as Readers) for parishes in Worcestershire and Dudley.
Praying for Growth around the deaneries
Last Updated: 4th August 2023 | Published: 4th August 2023An article for September's editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick
Taking time to do less
Last Updated: 4th July 2023 | Published: 4th July 2023An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones.
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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A reflection on the Coronation
Last Updated: 17th May 2023 | Published: 15th May 2023Bishop John reflects on his experience of the Coronation of King Charles III.
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Ordinations 2023
Last Updated: 11th May 2023 | Published: 9th May 2023This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 1 and 2 July. Do pray for and support all those who will be ordained either Deacon or Priest over the weekend.
Praying for Growth
Last Updated: 4th July 2023 | Published: 9th May 2023Bishop John writes about a dedicated period of prayer starting in July.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Last Updated: 3rd April 2023 | Published: 3rd April 2023Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15 - 21 May.
The importance of planning
Last Updated: 27th March 2023 | Published: 27th March 2023An article for May editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Last Updated: 7th March 2023 | Published: 7th March 2023An article for April editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.
Bishop John's Lent appeal 2023
Last Updated: 28th April 2023 | Published: 3rd February 2023Bishop John’s Lent Appeal in 2023 will be for the Anglican Diocese of Peru.
Waiting to Fly
Last Updated: 3rd February 2023 | Published: 3rd February 2023An article for March editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones
Fairtrade Fortnight
Last Updated: 19th January 2023 | Published: 19th January 2023Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 21 February to 6 March and is run by the Fairtrade Foundation.
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Racial Justice Sunday 2023
Last Updated: 19th January 2023 | Published: 19th January 2023Racial Justice Sunday is on 12 February. It is for all churches to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.
God will never give you up
Last Updated: 19th January 2023 | Published: 19th January 2023An article for February editions of parish magazines from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Last Updated: 9th December 2022 | Published: 9th December 2022Holocaust Memorial Day takes place each year on 27 January and encourages remembrance in a world scarred by genocide. This year’s theme will be ‘Ordinary People’.
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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.