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News
Waiting to Fly
Published: 3rd February 2023An article for March editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones
'Pop-in' to St Martin's Church, Worcester
Published: 3rd February 2023St Martin’s Church, London Road, Worcester, has expanded its ‘Pop-ins’ coffee morning to provide a warm space for local people to come and meet together as well as a chance to share a soup lunch.
Racial Justice Sunday
Published: 2nd February 2023Racial Justice Sunday is on 12 February this year. It offers an opportunity for all churches to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.
Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in Dudley
Published: 25th January 2023Tomorrow (27/1) is Holocaust Memorial Day. Bishop Martin attended a commemorative event in Dudley Borough which was held at Dudley College last Friday.
Prayers for Peru
Published: 25th January 2023Our partners in the Diocese of Peru have once again asked for our prayers following a series of violent protests across the country.
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John Preston to move on
Published: 24th January 2023Diocesan Secretary, John Preston, has announced that he will be moving on from the role later this year.
A new book from Wyn Beynon
Published: 22nd January 2023Wyn Beynon, Non-Stipendiary Minister for the parishes of Churchill-in-Halfshire w Blakedown & Broome and Belbroughton and Fairfield has published a new book.
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Happy 10th birthday to the toddler group in Webheath
Published: 22nd January 2023Bumps, Babes and Toddlers at St Philip’s, Webheath celebrated turning 10 with cake and balloons last week!
New Stewardship Officer
Published: 21st January 2023Robyn Rooney has been appointed as part-time Stewardship Officer, working from the diocesan office and in parishes to offer support with the Parish Giving Scheme as well as helping with fundraising ideas.
Bishops publish draft prayers for blessing same-sex couples
Published: 20th January 2023Prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership have been published today and welcomed by Bishop John.
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Award for dedicated church school volunteer
Published: 19th January 2023Bishop John has presented Alan Millichip from the parish of St James in Wollaston, Stourbridge with the Cross of St. Wulfstan. Alan was the Chair of Governors of St James’ CE Primary School in Wollaston for almost 40 years.
Fairtrade Fortnight
Published: 19th January 2023Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 21 February to 6 March and is run by the Fairtrade Foundation.
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Racial Justice Sunday 2023
Published: 19th January 2023Racial Justice Sunday is on 12 February. It is for all churches to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.
God will never give you up
Published: 19th January 2023An article for February editions of parish magazines from the Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson.
Christingle Marmalade!
Published: 13th January 2023Great Malvern Priory used leftover Christingle oranges to create some limited-edition Christingle Marmalade which was then sold to raise money for the church!
Support for victims and survivors of church-related abuse
Published: 10th January 2023Safe Spaces, the free national support service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse, has increased its operational hours under a newly appointed independent provider.
An open letter from Bishop John
Published: 9th January 2023Bishop John has written an open letter to the Diocese, setting out why he believes that the celebration and honouring of monogamous, faithful same-sex relationships by the Church would be consonant with the scriptural witness.
Plough Sunday in the Diocese
Published: 8th January 2023Plough Sunday was marked in rural parishes across the Diocese yesterday with the blessing of the plough and prayers for our farmers.
Knitted nativities for care homes
Published: 5th January 2023Groups of people in Malvern have knitted three Nativity sets to give to Care Homes this Christmas. They are about five or six inches high and were packed into shoe boxes for storage so they can be used from year to year.
Robin Parry to be Associate Priest at the Cathedral
Published: 3rd January 2023Robin Parry is to be licensed to Worcester Cathedral as an associate priest with a remit for eco-spirituality, exploring the intersection of spirituality, worship, and ecology.
Latest News
70k in May for Christian Aid
16th May 2024
David and Lynn Nichol are taking on the challenge of walking 70km in May to raise money for Christian Aid. They will be walking the West Highland Way from 24 – 31 May, actually walking a distance of 153km over the week!...