Farewell from Bishop John
Published: 9th September 2024A final article for October editions of parish magazines from Bishop John as Bishop of Worcester.
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Explore connections at Hampton Lovett Church
Published: 6th September 2024Visitors to St Mary and All Saints’ Church in Hampton Lovett this weekend will be able to see a specially created miniature railway in the church, complete with a scale model of the church and other landmarks which would have been seen in the local area in the 1940s.
Visit a church during this year's Heritage Open days
Published: 29th August 2024Churches across Worcestershire and Dudley are opening their doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days with a range of activities for all ages and a chance to discover the story behind our historic churches and the communities they serve.
Read & reflect on a book during Black History Month
Published: 28th August 2024During Black History Month in October, why not consider reading and reflecting on the book ‘Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith’ by Selina Stone.
New non-stipendiary priest for Areley Kings & Astley
Published: 27th August 2024Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Canon Andrew Hutchinson as House for Duty Priest-in-Charge of the Parishes of Areley Kings and Astley.
Summer events in Wyre Forest West
Published: 27th August 2024Wyre Forest West churches have recently held two events to reach out to their local communities.
Three generation skydive
Published: 9th August 2024Three generations of the Clifford family recently took part in a skydive to raise money for Cancer Research and to help repair the clock at Claines Church.
A new fundraising challenge for Anthea Elston
Published: 9th August 2024Anthea Elston, Associate Priest at Berrow w Pendock, Eldersfield, Hollybush & Birtsmorton in the South of the Diocese has challenged herself to run a 10K 60 times, along 60 different routes, to celebrate her 60th birthday year!
Supporting parishes with finances
Published: 8th August 2024Stewardship and Resources Officer, Chris Ottershaw is changing his role slightly to spend more time supporting parishes with their finances.
New Priest in Charge of Severnside Parishes
Published: 4th August 2024Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Reverend Kathryn Mepham as Priest in Charge of the Severnside Parishes, on the edge of Worcester.
St Matthew's Day
Published: 2nd August 2024St Matthew is the patron saint of tax collectors. On his feast day think about what the Christian voice might be in the tax system and how we might shape a fairer, greener society for all.
Harvest
Published: 2nd August 2024As we approach harvest time, we reflect of the significance of harvest in our lives and faith. Harvest time is a season of gratitude and abundance, reminding us of the gifts that God gives us.
Mark Safeguarding Sunday in your parish
Published: 30th July 2024On Sunday 17 November 2024 join thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions across the UK to shout about safeguarding and help protect vulnerable people.
'Star Church' in Tardebigge
Published: 30th July 2024Can you imagine spending 24 hours at Church? On Saturday 27 July, that’s what 26 excited people and two dogs did at St Bartholomew’s Church in Tardebigge as they took part in the first ‘Star Church’ camp.
New Vicar in the Dudley Team
Published: 29th July 2024Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Daniel Thomas as Vicar in the Dudley Team Ministry.
Improving Wolverley Church Hall
Published: 23rd July 2024Two members of the congregation at Wolverley Church have redecorated the outside of the Church Hall as a service to the local community. Sam Neale and his friend Maff spent around three months improving the building which had fallen into considerable disrepair.
Reviewing priorities at the start of a new term
Published: 23rd July 2024An article for September editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Grants to help parishes on their net-zero journey
Published: 22nd July 2024Parishes will now be able to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help deliver small scale Net Zero Carbon works thanks to a new funding stream from the national church.
Year 6 leavers' service at Cradley church
Published: 19th July 2024Cradley CE Primary School and the community came together at St Peter's Church for a special service to celebrate the year 6 leavers.
Celebrating the Redditch Mission Area
Published: 15th July 2024Churches in Redditch gathered for a special service on Sunday to celebrate working together and forming a new Mission Area. During the service, the High Sheriff of Worcestershire presented some awards and Paul Lawlor was also commissioned as Area Dean with Special Responsibility for the Redditch Mission Area.
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Read 'Black Voices on Britain' during Black History Month
15th September 2025
During Black History Month this year, the diocesan Racial Justice Forum is recommending the book, ‘Black Voices on Britain’ edited by Hakim Adi.