Flower festival is a huge success for St Denys Church
Published: 12th July 2023St Denys Church in Severn Stoke recently held its first ever flower festival to raise funds for a toilet and kitchenette.
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Kidderminster church member awarded British Citizen Award
Published: 12th July 2023Heather Prangley, from Holy Innocents Church in Kidderminster, has been awarded the British Citizen Award (BCA), which recognises our nation’s most outstanding individuals and their achievements
Diocesan Synod motion presented to General Synod
Published: 10th July 2023On Saturday afternoon, the Worcester Diocesan Synod Motion on the contribution of faith to the rehabilitation of offenders was presented to General Synod in York.
Launch of Praying for Growth
Published: 7th July 2023On Wednesday afternoon we gathered at Worcester Cathedral to launch a dedicated period of prayer that churches in our diocese will grow both spiritually and numerically over the coming years.
New access ramp at St Edmund's Church, Dudley
Published: 7th July 2023On Sunday afternoon, 2 July members of the congregation and friends gathered for the official opening of a new ramp at St Edmund’s Church in Dudley.
15 people ordained as Deacon/ Priest over the weekend
Published: 2nd July 202315 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Visit from our German partners
Published: 29th June 2023Over the last few days, we've had visitors from our partnership link with the Evangelische Kirche in Mitteldeutschland (EKM).
Have you considered becoming a workplace chaplain?
Published: 28th June 2023Across the Diocese, churches are extending their mission through workplace chaplaincy. Watch a short film from Faith at Work in Worcestershire introducing some of our chaplains.
Schools visit Malvern Priory for 'Lifepath'.
Published: 27th June 2023At Great Malvern Priory last week over 600 children from 19 primary schools experienced ‘Lifepath’. With one school travelling from Shropshire to take part!
Fladbury Walkabout
Published: 22nd June 2023This year’s ‘Fladbury Walkabout’ take place on 1 and 2 July. The Walkabout is over 40 years old and is an annual village event, raising money for Fladbury Church and other village organisations.
Exchanging experiences with curates in Germany
Published: 15th June 2023Last month, three of our curates – Mel Beynon, Richard Sandland and James Williams visited our partner diocese in central Germany as part of a ‘curate exchange’.
Becky Elliot appointed as new Dean of Women’s Ministry
Published: 14th June 2023The Revd Becky Elliot, Vicar of Holy Trinity and St James in Malvern has been appointed as the new Dean of Women’s Ministry, a post she will hold alongside her parish role.
Over £4m given through the Parish Giving Scheme
Published: 13th June 2023Churches across the Diocese have now received over £4 million in regular gifts through the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) since it launched in 2019.
River-themed activities at the Church Tent
Published: 12th June 2023Create some river art, see the ‘Our Lady of the Wye’ statue, listen to music and enjoy homemade cake or panini at this year’s Church Tent at the Three Counties Show.
Celebrating the Holy Spirit with bubbles!
Published: 5th June 2023Bishop Martin was at Great Malvern Priory on Pentecost Sunday and enjoyed being showered with bubbles by the children to represent the Holy Spirit!
New Warden for Holland House
Published: 5th June 2023Helen Stanton has been appointed as the new Warden for Holland House, the Retreat and Conference Centre based in Cropthorne, near Pershore.
New Diocesan Secretary appointed
Published: 4th June 2023The Revd Andy Todd has been appointed as the new Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Worcester.
Working with children & families at Pershore Abbey
Published: 2nd June 2023Sam Andrews is the Children and Families’ worker at Pershore Abbey. She started in February in a part-time role funded in part thanks to a grant from the Healthier Churches Fund.
Pentecost confirmations
Published: 29th May 202312 Candidates from across the Diocese were confirmed in the Cathedral during a celebration of the Feast of Pentecost with two candidates also being baptised.
Mission Opportunities at HMP Long Lartin
Published: 18th May 2023The Anglican Chaplain at HMP Long Lartin is looking for volunteers to work with him. Could you help?
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St John’s Halesowen launch post exam calm space for year 11 students
30th April 2025
St John’s church in Halesowen is looking at ways they can build stronger links with and better serve their local community. This week they have launched a post exam calm space for year 11s about to embark on their GCSEs.