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Two deanery motions passed at Diocesan Synod

Published: 11th November 2024

Last week’s Diocesan Synod meeting included the debate of two different motions which were proposed by deaneries.

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Bishop Martin's Remembrance Sermon

Published: 10th November 2024

Bishop Martin attended the Remembrance Sunday service in Mary Steven's Park in Stourbridge alongside Area Dean & Vicar of St Thomas, Stourbridge, Andrew Sillis. Read his sermon

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New Rector for the Worcestershire Severn parishes

Published: 8th November 2024

Bishop Martin has announced Tim Williams as Rector of Elmley Lovett w Hampton Lovett & Elmbridge w Rushock and Hartlebury and Ombersley w Doverdale

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A season of songs!

Published: 7th November 2024

An article for December editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger. 

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Parish book club tackles racial justice issues

Published: 6th November 2024

A group from the benefice of Ribbesford w Bewdley & Dowles & Wribbenhall used Black History Month in October as an opportunity to explore the book, ‘Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith’ by Selina Stone.

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Community Link expansion following move to new premises

Published: 5th November 2024

New premises for Community Link in Cradley Heath will enable the church-run charity to better serve their local community.

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Community bonfire & fireworks in Redditch

Published: 4th November 2024

In a warm show of community spirit, St Philip’s Church in Webheath, and St Bartholomew’s Church in Tardebigge hosted their first shared bonfire and fireworks night, welcoming around 350 people from across the area.

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Director of Property role for Ruth Beard

Published: 3rd November 2024

Diocesan Property Manager, Ruth Beard has been promoted to Diocesan Director of Property in recognition of her work managing the housing portfolio across the Diocese; the diocesan office building, and going forward taking on the strategic management of the Glebe land portfolio.

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Own a Perpetual Flame from the cathedral

Published: 25th October 2024

The cathedral has collaborated with internationally renowned glass artist Allister Malcolm to create an exclusive special edition of hand-crafted glass Perpetual Flames.

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Roger Latham to be Vicar of Great Malvern Priory

Published: 25th October 2024

Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Roger Latham as the new Vicar of Great Malvern, St Mary and St Michael (The Priory).  

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Mark Carter takes on net zero role

Published: 25th October 2024

Mark Carter is expanding his role to become diocesan Director of Church Buildings and Net Zero as part of the diocese’s increasing focus on the climate crisis agenda.

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Why are the Statistics for Mission parish returns important?

Published: 23rd October 2024

During October, all churches are encouraged to think about the numbers attending different services for data collected as part of the Statistics for Mission process. Read why this is important and who should be counted!


Smaller Churches Conference attracts 90 delegates from across the Diocese

Published: 23rd October 2024

On Wednesday 9 October we hosted a one-day ‘Smaller Churches Conference’ at The Pear Tree Inn, Worcester. The conference was attended by almost 90 delegates from smaller churches across the Diocese.

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Tardebigge parish launch monthly Forest cafe church

Published: 22nd October 2024

Tardebigge parish have launched a new Forest Cafe church at St Bartholomew's that meets on the first Sunday of the month. 

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Poppy cascade in Inkberrow

Published: 21st October 2024

Knitters and crocheters aged from six to 92 aiming to make 4,000 poppies for a Remembrance Sunday cascade from Inkberrow Church bell tower have smashed their target by more than 2,500 well ahead of time.

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Great Witley Church launches Crowdfunding Appeal

Published: 16th October 2024

Great Witley Church has launched a crowdfunding appeal through Spacehive and Crowdfund Malvern Hills (for match funding) to improve the driveway access to this special church.

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Celebrating 150 years of the Cathedral Voluntary Choir

Published: 15th October 2024

The 150th anniversary of the Cathedral Voluntary Choir was marked at the Sung Eucharist on Sunday morning with past members joining the current choir.

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Safeguarding audit highlights good practice

Published: 14th October 2024

The recent independent audit of safeguarding practices in the Diocese of Worcester and Worcester Cathedral has highlighted good practice and commended the ‘solid foundation for a safeguarding culture that prioritises the well-being of individuals and fosters a safer environment for everyone in the diocese'.

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St Laurence, Alvechurch receives lottery grant

Published: 10th October 2024

St Laurence Church in Alvechurch has received a £189,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund which will help them complete essential works to restore the church tower and clock face.

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Bishop Martin becomes Acting Bishop of Worcester

Published: 10th October 2024

In the Cathedral yesterday, Bishop Martin was commissioned as the Acting Bishop of Worcester, a role which he will hold throughout the vacancy in See while continuing to be Bishop of Dudley.

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Two deanery motions passed at Diocesan Synod

11th November 2024

Last week’s Diocesan Synod meeting included the debate of two different motions which were proposed by deaneries....

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