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75th Anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day Published: 12th August 2020 75 years ago on 15 August 1945, Victory over Japan ended the Second World War.

Gary Hartill to be Priest in Charge of St Chad, Coseley Published: 10th August 2020 Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Gary Hartill as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of St Chad, Coseley

Mark Climate Sunday in your church Published: 7th August 2020 Sunday 6 September is Climate Sunday and marks the first Sunday in the annual season of Creationtide.

Join us for more Open Conversations in September. Published: 7th August 2020 An article for parish magazines from Bishop John on the forthcoming second round of 'Open Conversations'.

Prayer diary for September 2020 Published: 6th August 2020 Download the prayer diary for September 2020

Conversations about the future of our church - round 2 Published: 6th August 2020 We are planning a further series of opportunities to engage with the process of effectively resources a healthy and sustainable Church.

Called to Action - Church cleaning cupboard Published: 6th August 2020 This edition of 'small steps to save our planet' from the Diocesan Environmental Group asks churches to look at what is in their church cleaning cupboard!

Church leaders to be trained to help those facing financial difficulty Published: 4th August 2020 Church leaders have an opportunity to be trained to help those who are struggling with their finances.

Families' Activity Week in Kidderminster West Published: 30th July 2020 The annual families' activity week in Kidderminster West went online this year, with one in-person event.

Called to Action - Climate Sunday Published: 29th July 2020 This edition of 'small steps to save our planet' from the Diocesan Environmental Group focuses on Climate Sunday.

Changing our deaneries - a consultation Published: 28th July 2020 We have launched a consultation on a proposal to reduce the number of deaneries from 13 down to six, to which all are welcome to contribute.

Post-lockdown in Malvern Link with Cowleigh Published: 27th July 2020 In Malvern Link with Cowleigh, the two main services have moved online & the team is now exploring what might be possible as lockdown eases.

Heritage Open Days and Ride & Stride 2020 Published: 27th July 2020 This year's events in September will look different, but there are still ways to get involved, telling the story of your church and fundraising for it.

Parish Giving Scheme at St George's Kidderminster Published: 24th July 2020 St George’s Church in Kidderminster East was looking for ways to increase their giving and decided to try the Parish Giving Scheme.

Confirmation for hospice patient Published: 21st July 2020 Before the full lockdown, Bishop Michael Hooper was able to confirm 89 year old Margaret Shingles, a patient at KEMP hospice in Kidderminster, in her home.

The Revd Brian Druce - RIP Published: 21st July 2020 It is with sadness that we announce the death of the Revd Brian Druce.

Rich Hackett to be Curate in Charge of Derby End & Netherton Published: 17th July 2020 Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Richard Hackett as Curate in Charge (Vicar designate) of the Benefice of Darby End and Netherton.

Experiences of discipleship in lockdown Published: 15th July 2020 Help the Saltley Trust with some snap research into Christians' experiences of discipleship during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.

Prayer diary for August Published: 15th July 2020 Download the prayer diary for 26 July - 29 August 2020.

Faith.Online at St Wulstan's Published: 14th July 2020 At St Wulstan’s Church in Worcester, Sarah Northall has been using Faith.Online as a way of keeping in touch with her congregation. The service allows her to record prayers, readings and reflections accessed through a local-rate phone number.