Around 30 Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) gathered at Holland House over the weekend for fellowship, prayer, and to study the bible together. The group spent some time studying the book…
The group spent some time studying the book of Proverbs with the Revd Robin Parry, worshipped together and took time out to socialise, sharing their experiences of the role. After the final session on Sunday morning, they were joined by Bishop John who presided at a Eucharist in Holland House chapel and commissioned the Revd Phil Bradford as Co-Warden of Readers alongside Kath Davis
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Kath said: “It’s been a great and really inspiring weekend. We leant a lot about wisdom and a lot about folly and how to use both wisely! Readers can be quite isolated in their different parishes and it’s important to get together as a group, to know what others are doing and build friendships. Being a Reader is both challenging and rewarding and I would encourage anyone considering if they might be called to this ministry to come and talk to me!”
Tracey Skidmore, Reader in the Brierley Hill Team said: “It’s been an incredible weekend. I wasn’t sure about looking at the book of Proverbs, but this weekend has really brought it alive and helped to give a deeper understanding of our faith. It’s also great to meet with those who understand the trials and tribulations of Reader Ministry and have similar experiences. We don’t get the chance to do this often enough!”
Charles Morgan, Reader in the Halas Team in Halesowen said: “The weekend has been very good, quite challenging at times, but we’ve learnt such a lot. I would encourage all Readers to come along to these weekends – it’s not only what you learn, but also meeting together with other Readers, building relationships and understanding how they approach different tasks in their parish.”
St Peter’s CE Academy and St Peter’s Church in the Saltway Team have been awarded a silver Church and School Partnership Award recognising the close relationship between the church, school and local community.
This year’s Church of England Advent and Christmas theme focuses on the first and greatest Christmas gift of all: the gift of God being born as one of us in Jesus Christ.
An article from Archdeacon Mark for December editions of parish magazines.
The Muslim-Christian dialogue group in Lye, Stourbridge, arranged a litter pick on 31 October to clear up two local streets.
A new singing group for children will launch at St Peter’s Centre at Pedmore Church on 15 November, 10 years after Singing Angels originally began at St Andrew’s Church on the Straits.
Bishop Hugh visited Cropthorne with Charlton C of E First School on 3 November to share in their collective worship and meet with the children.
Approaching 5,000 poppies will again be on display this year both outside and inside St Mary and All Saints Church, Kidderminster as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served and continue to serve in armed conflicts worldwide.
Last weekend, Bishop Alan Winton confirmed candidates from the parishes of Gornal and Sedgley and Kingswinford at All Saints’ Church in Sedgley. We asked the candidates from All Saints to tell us about their journey to confirmation and the difference their faith has made to their lives.
St Andrew's Church in Netherton launched a weekly Wellbeing Café last month to provide a safe and warm space for…
Elaine Simpson was ordained Deacon on Sunday 25 October by the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick in a special service at St Mary’s Church in Elmley Castle,
