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Mark Safeguarding Sunday in your parish

Last Updated: 30th July 2024  |  Published: 30th July 2024

On Sunday 17 November 2024 join thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions across the UK to shout about safeguarding and help protect vulnerable people.

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New Vicar in the Dudley Team

Last Updated: 5th August 2024  |  Published: 29th July 2024

Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Daniel Thomas as Vicar in the Dudley Team Ministry.  


Reviewing priorities at the start of a new term

Last Updated: 8th April 2025  |  Published: 23rd July 2024

An article for September editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.

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Improving Wolverley Church Hall

Last Updated: 23rd July 2024  |  Published: 23rd July 2024

Two members of the congregation at Wolverley Church have redecorated the outside of the Church Hall as a service to the local community. Sam Neale and his friend Maff spent around three months improving the building which had fallen into considerable disrepair.

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Grants to help parishes on their net-zero journey

Last Updated: 22nd July 2024  |  Published: 22nd July 2024

Parishes will now be able to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help deliver small scale Net Zero Carbon works thanks to a new funding stream from the national church.

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Year 6 leavers' service at Cradley church

Last Updated: 19th July 2024  |  Published: 19th July 2024

Cradley CE Primary School and the community came together at St Peter's Church for a special service to celebrate the year 6 leavers. 

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Celebrating the Redditch Mission Area

Last Updated: 8th April 2025  |  Published: 15th July 2024

Churches in Redditch gathered for a special service on Sunday to celebrate working together and forming a new Mission Area. During the service, the High Sheriff of Worcestershire presented some awards and Paul Lawlor was also commissioned as Area Dean with Special Responsibility for the Redditch Mission Area.

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Food, Glorious Food: Oakville sing for Worcester Foodbank

Last Updated: 14th July 2024  |  Published: 14th July 2024

​​​​​​​Food was to the fore at Hallow Church on Saturday 15 June both literally and in song as Oakville Singers performed a concert in aid of Worcester Foodbank.

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New Vicar in the Malvern Chase Team Ministry

Last Updated: 25th July 2024  |  Published: 14th July 2024

Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Emily Spencer as Vicar in the Malvern Chase Team Ministry.

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Celebrating the Mothers' Union

Last Updated: 10th July 2024  |  Published: 10th July 2024

For nearly 150 years, the Mothers’ Union nationally has been engaged in raising awareness of social injustices – and in offering practical, prayerful and loving help to those in need. In the Diocese of Worcester, the MU was affiliated in 1913.

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Being yourself

Last Updated: 10th July 2024  |  Published: 10th July 2024

An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Dean Designate of Worcester, Stephen Edwards.

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Jess Fellows: Student and 20s Missioner

Last Updated: 8th April 2025  |  Published: 10th July 2024

Jess Fellows is Associate vicar at All Saints in Worcester where she is ‘Student and 20s Missioner’. Her role is a five year post funded by the national church as part of All Saints’ resourcing church.

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Fraser Oates appointed Renewal Leader in Redditch

Last Updated: 7th July 2024  |  Published: 7th July 2024

Bishop John has announced Fraser's appointment as Associate Priest in the Redditch Team Ministry with special responsibility for St Stephen’s (to be known as Renewal Leader).

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Eco Flower Festival at Holy Trinity, Wordsley

Last Updated: 5th July 2024  |  Published: 5th July 2024

Holy Trinity Church in Wordsley is holding an Eco Flower Festival this weekend, with people from across the community contributing displays made from a range of different repurposed materials!

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iSingPop at Perry Wood Primary School

Last Updated: 8th April 2025  |  Published: 5th July 2024

Holy Trinity and St Matthew Church in Ronkswood, Worcester has an excellent relationship with its local community Primary School, Perry Wood. They recently arranged for iSingPop to come into the school to work with the children, culminating in two concerts for the families.

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Deanery awards presented in Kidderminster & Stourport

Last Updated: 2nd July 2024  |  Published: 2nd July 2024

Yesterday evening Kidderminster and Stourport Deanery held their first Deanery Awards - presented to people recognised by their own churches.

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25 ordained for parishes across the Diocese

Last Updated: 30th June 2024  |  Published: 30th June 2024

25 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.

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Ride and Stride 2024

Last Updated: 21st June 2024  |  Published: 21st June 2024

This year's Ride and Stride takes place on Saturday 14 September. Please consider opening your church to sponsored visitors, participating on the day, or encouraging others to do so.

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St Clement's, Worcester achieves the MU's RISE UP award

Last Updated: 13th June 2024  |  Published: 13th June 2024

On 9 June, St Clement’s Church in Worcester were delighted to welcome Sue Coleman, CEO of West Mercia Women’s Aid and Judith Grubb, President of Worcester Diocese Mothers’ Union.

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Wedding fayre at St John's Church, Halesowen

Last Updated: 8th April 2025  |  Published: 13th June 2024

For the first time ever, St John's Church Halesowen recently hosted a wedding fayre.

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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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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.

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