New Curate in Charge of Webheath and Tardebigge with Lower Bentley.
Last Updated: 18th December 2023 | Published: 18th December 2023Bishop John has announced that the Revd Sarah Jayne Hewitt will take on this role.
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New co-Deans of Self-Supporting Ordained Ministers
Last Updated: 8th December 2023 | Published: 8th December 2023Rosie Moss and Kim Topham have been appointed as co-Deans of Self-Supporting Ordained Ministers (SSMs) for the Diocese. They are taking over from previous Dean of SSMs, Alex Vaccaro.
Richard Sandland to be Rector of the Bowbrook Group
Last Updated: 14th December 2023 | Published: 24th November 2023Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Richard Sandland as Rector of the Bowbrook Group.
New Chair of the DAC
Last Updated: 14th November 2023 | Published: 14th November 2023Gareth Doodes, Headmaster at the King's School in Worcester, has been appointed as the new voluntary Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC).
David Hawkins RIP
Last Updated: 15th November 2023 | Published: 14th November 2023It is with sadness that we report the death of David Hawkins last Thursday following a long illness.
New Priest in Charge at St Stephen, Barbourne
Last Updated: 5th November 2023 | Published: 27th October 2023Bishop John has announced the appointment of Lindsey Coulthard as Priest in Charge of St Stephen's Church in Barbourne, Worcester.
Nancy Murray-Peters - RIP
Last Updated: 13th October 2023 | Published: 13th October 2023The Revd Nancy Murray-Peters died on 30 September, peacefully at St Richard’s Hospice.
Retirement of Archdeacon Robert
Last Updated: 27th September 2023 | Published: 27th September 2023The Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones will retire on 30 November. There will be a chance to say goodbye and thank you to Robert at Evensong in the Cathedral at 4pm on 19 November.
10 new Deacons ordained
Last Updated: 24th September 2023 | Published: 24th September 2023Ten candidates were ordained as Deacons on Sunday to serve in parishes across the Diocese. The candidates have been part of a new training pathway aimed at those who see their vocation as being non-stipendiary (voluntary) ministers to churches in their local area.
Five new lay ministers licensed
Last Updated: 11th September 2023 | Published: 11th September 2023Five people from parishes across the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral. Bishop John conducted the service, licensing the individuals to minister in the parishes they have been called to serve.
New Archdeacon of Worcester announced
Last Updated: 16th October 2023 | Published: 27th July 2023Bishop John has announced that the Revd Canon Mark Badger is to be the next Archdeacon of Worcester.
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.
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.
New Diocesan Secretary appointed
Last Updated: 4th June 2023 | Published: 4th June 2023The Revd Andy Todd has been appointed as the new Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Worcester.
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.
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.
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.
New role for the Revd David Morris
Last Updated: 11th May 2023 | Published: 23rd March 2023David Morris to become Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Abberley, Shrawley & Witleys and the Benefice of Teme Valley North, working alongside neighbouring benefices as part of the emerging Rural Mission Area.
New roles for James Treasure and Sarah Carwardine
Last Updated: 18th April 2023 | Published: 23rd March 2023James Treasure to become Rector and Sarah Carwardine to be Vicar in the Dudley Team. Both are based at Top Church.
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New Priest for Inkberrow, Cookhill, Kington and Dormston
Last Updated: 2nd June 2023 | Published: 23rd March 2023Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Ian Perry as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Inkberrow, Cookhill, Kington and Dormston.
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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.