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Halloween 2020 Published: 20th October 2020 Resourcing Church, All Saints in Worcester, offers some ideas to celebrate Halloween in a positive way.

Cathedral's Undercroft restoration is complete! Published: 20th October 2020 The Undercroft Learning Centre is now open to be used by schools and others visiting the Cathedral.

Becky Elliott to become a Vicar in Malvern. Published: 18th October 2020 Bishop John has appointed Becky Elliott as Vicar of Holy Trinity & St James in Malvern

'Climb' with the Children's Society Published: 16th October 2020 During the lockdown, the Children’s Society started a new project in the West Mercia region to support young people who could be at risk of entering the criminal justice system.

Diocesan Chancellor to stand down Published: 15th October 2020 The Diocesan Chancellor, Charles Mynors, has announced that he will be stepping down from the role at the end of 2020.

'Phone Church' in the rural south Published: 12th October 2020 In the benefice of Berrow with Pendock, Eldersfield, Hollybush & Birtsmorton, parishioners have been able to join worship on Zoom by telephone, which has been hugely appreciated by many.

Ian Evans appointed to Christ Church, Matchborough Published: 11th October 2020 Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Rev Ian Evans as part-time Team Vicar (SSM) in the Benefice of Ipsley, with particular responsibility for Christ Church Matchborough.

Called to Action - A different Hallowe'en Published: 9th October 2020 The Diocesan Environmental Group offers some ways to mark a different kind of Hallowe'en in their latest 'Called to Action' tips.

The Government’s Culture Recovery Fund throws a lifeline Great Witley Church Published: 9th October 2020 Great Witley Church has been awarded £37,500 from the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund to help during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Searching for new recruits to sing in Worcester Cathedral Choir has begun! Published: 8th October 2020 On Saturday 21 November the cathedral is inviting boys aged between 6 and 10 to come and ‘Be a chorister for an afternoon'.

International Day of Prayer for Schools Published: 8th October 2020 Come together to pray for schools in an online event on 17 November.

Online Reader Roadshow Published: 8th October 2020 An exploration evening for people considering Licensed Lay (Reader) Ministry.

Response to the IICSA Report on the Church of England Published: 6th October 2020 The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, IICSA, has today published its overarching investigation report into the Anglican Church in England and Wales.

Poppies for Remembrance Published: 6th October 2020 Did you know that the Royal British Legion's red poppy is not the only colour poppy which can be worn to mark Remembrance Sunday?

Kidderminster West's pet blessing service Published: 5th October 2020 This year's pet blessing service in Kidderminster was held in St John's Churchyard and lots of dogs attended!

A healing and sustaining church Published: 5th October 2020 Archdeacon Robert Jones reflects on what it might mean to be a healing and sustaining church in this article for November's parish magazines.

New resources to connect with Church families Published: 2nd October 2020 To help parishes connect with their church children, our Calling Young Disciples team has created some interactive resources for children to use each week church during services, or at home.

13 people ordained for parishes across the Diocese Published: 28th September 2020 Nine Candidates were ordained Deacon in three services in the Cathedral on Sunday, while a further four candidates were ordained Priest in their parish churches on Sunday.

International Christian friendship in the face of a pandemic Published: 25th September 2020 During lockdown Fairfield Church in Evesham began and nurtured a friendship with Christians in Pakistan, supporting them in dealing with the effects of the pandemic.

Researching low-carbon heating in churches Published: 25th September 2020 Historic England are on the lookout for a number of dioceses to work with to research viable methods of low-carbon heating. Can you help?