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Cathedral hosts service with prayers for the Duke of Edinburgh Published: 14th April 2021 Worcester Cathedral will hold a service that will include prayers for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on Friday 16 April at 3pm.

HRH Prince Philip - RIP Published: 9th April 2021 Our bishops and the Dean have offered tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh following the announcement of his death.

Sharing hope in our communities Published: 8th April 2021 An article for May editions of parish magazines from Archdeacon Nikki.

Diocesan Passion Play Published: 1st April 2021 A virtual Passion Play telling the story of Jesus' last few days by people from all over the diocese.

Maundy Money received from HM the Queen Published: 1st April 2021 Ruth Wintle & Kevin Down have received ‘Maundy Money’ from HM the Queen in recognition of their exemplary Christian service to church and community.

Celebrating Easter in our parishes Published: 31st March 2021 Parishes across the Diocese are preparing to celebrate Easter with events both online and outside this weekend.

Easter messages from our bishops Published: 30th March 2021 Bishops John and Martin have both written Easter messages.

A Lent Reflection from Foluso Enwerem Published: 28th March 2021 A reflection from Foluso Enwerem, Assistant Curate at Top Church Dudley for the sixth week of Lent.

Chrism Eucharist 2021 Published: 28th March 2021 Watch a live stream of the service form Worcester Cathedral on Monday 29 March at 11am.

Holland House virtual balloon race Published: 26th March 2021 Holland House in Cropthorne, Evesham has joined a virtual eco balloon race on Easter Sunday as a way to raise money for the diocesan retreat house. All are welcome to join the fun by sponsoring their own balloon for just £3 and follow its journey.

Commissioning of the first Calling Young Disciples Hub Published: 26th March 2021 The first Calling Young Disciples learning hub has come to an end with members being commissioned for their ongoing work with children, young people and families.

Church Buildings & the Post Covid World Published: 25th March 2021 Our church buildings team are helping host a free event across three days looking at how churches might successfully rise to a post-Covid world.

Marking Earth Hour at the Cathedral Published: 24th March 2021 Worcester Cathedral will mark Earth Hour on Saturday 27 March at 8.30pm with an online vigil introduced with a challenge from one of the pupils at the King’s School.

A Lent Reflection from Phil Wade Published: 21st March 2021 Watch a reflection for the fifth week of Lent from Phil Wade, Worship Director at All Saints, Worcester

Called to Action: Journey with us to COP26 Published: 18th March 2021 The latest Called to Action focusses on the start of the journey towards COP26 in November.

Candle-lit vigil in Dudley marks a year since the first lockdown Published: 17th March 2021 James Treasure, Vicar of Top Church in Dudley is leading an online candle-lit service to remember all those who have died across the Borough during the past year.

Prayers for the National Day of Reflection Published: 16th March 2021 Worcester Cathedral will be marking the National Day of Reflection on 23 March with a short online service of reflection, which will include the minute’s silence at midday.

Margaret James to become National Director of SIAMS Published: 15th March 2021 Margaret James, our Diocesan Director of Education has been appointed as the National Director of SIAMS for the Church of England.

Stephen Lindner, RIP Published: 14th March 2021 Former Assistant Diocesan Secretary, Stephen Lindner has sadly died after being diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus.

A Lent Reflection from Clare Stockford Published: 14th March 2021 Watch a reflection for the fourth week of Lent from Clare Stockford, Churchwarden of St Cassian's Chaddesley Corbett.