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Rachel Akers to be Team Vicar in Dudley

Published: 29th July 2018

​An announcement from the Bishop.


Singing Angels at The Straits, Dudley

Published: 26th July 2018

Singing Angels is a singing group for children aged 3+ heldat St Andrews Church in the Straits, Dudley.It was set up in October 2016 by Claire Cox who was supported by thechurch congregation when her son was in hospital for many months after he wasbo


St Oswald's School receives inclusion award

Published: 19th July 2018

St Oswald CE Primary School in Kidderminster has been givenan award for the schools commitment to children who are looked after.The Virtual School invited all schools in Worcestershire whohave CLA (Children who are Looked After) to nominate those who


Candles sold to raise money for a Bethlehem School

Published: 18th July 2018

Robert Foskett, 11, has been designing andselling candles to raise money for the School of Joy in Bethlehem. The KingsSchool pupil has raised over 800 which he will send to the school through theFriends of the Holy Land charity.In 2016, Robert sent s


Double success for Northleigh CE Primary

Published: 17th July 2018

Duringthe past month Northleigh Primary School, from Malvern, has achieved doublesuccess.SIAMs SuccessLast month Northleigh received a 'good' SIAMs inspection. Whilst primarily focusing on the school'sChristian distinctiveness, the inspection recogni


Laura Handy appointed Team Vicar in Droitwich

Published: 16th July 2018

An announcement from Bishop John.


Holland House interfaith picnic 2018

Published: 12th July 2018

This year's Holland House picnic was attended by eight different religions. Warden, Ian Spencer, said: "Holland Houseruns three Interfaith events every year - a day on faith & publicpolicy, Faith to Faith: themed discussions on aspects offa


Andrew Mottram to retire

Published: 11th July 2018

Historic Buildings Officer, Andrew Mottram will retire at the end of the month.


Funding received for two new resourcing churches

Published: 11th July 2018

A grant of over 5 million has been awarded to the Diocese of Worcester to enable two resourcing churches to be established in Worcester and Dudley. All Saints Church in Worcester and StThomas & St Luke in Dudley Top Church will each receive funding.


Letter from the Bishop of Worcester

Published: 10th July 2018

AsI write this we are in the midst of the longest and most intensive heat wave Ican remember since the mid 1970s.Its agreat joy for most though tempers do tend to get a bit frayed now and thenwhen people feel they are about to melt.Duringthe heat wa


St Bartholomew’s CE School visits Areley House Care Home

Published: 10th July 2018

Pupilsfrom years 5 and 6 at St Bartholomews CE Primary School have visited AreleyHouse Care Home to take part in a music and activity session with some of theresidents who have dementia. The children led the residents in a number ofaction songs, help


Centenary of Women’s Suffrage

Published: 10th July 2018

An article on the centenary of women’s right to vote by Cathedral Residentiary Canon, Georgina Byrne.


Holy Innocents receives 'retired' Legion Standard

Published: 10th July 2018

In the church's 80th birthday week, Holy Innocents' in Kidderminster was proud to acceptthe retiring standard of the Royal British Legion Womens SectionWorcestershire County. Hazel Gandy, Vice President of the Section explained:Thereare not so many o


Collective worship forum at St James', Wollaston

Published: 10th July 2018

On the 28 June, St Jamess Parish Church were delighted to host the Schools' WorshipForum for church and non-church schools from across the Diocese. Many Christian denominations were representedin supporting and running the event, including Hope


New Rector for Kidderminster Ismere

Published: 8th July 2018

​An announcement from the Bishop.


Fundamentals of Fundraising training

Published: 5th July 2018

Black Country Near Neighbours is offering a training course which will develop confidence & skills in fundraising for faith-based social & community action.The Fundamentals of Fundraising training day will look at sources of funding for faith based g


Help The Heroes Concert

Published: 4th July 2018

A packed church enjoyed a lovely evening as Crowle Singers sang Mozart's Requiem in a fund raising concert.


Historic Churches open to celebrate Black Country Day

Published: 3rd July 2018

Three historic Church of England churches within Dudley MBCwill be open to the public on Black Country Day, 14 July. TopChurch and Bottom Church in the town centre will both be open along with StJohns Church in Brockmoor. Its an opportunity to explor


14 Deacons and Priests ordained!

Published: 1st July 2018

14 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese, with more deacons being ordained than there has been for many years.


Researching St John's War Memorial

Published: 29th June 2018

In the build up to the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War 1 St John in Bedwardine Church in Worcester is looking to identify as many people as possible who are listed on the War Memorial in the grounds of St John-in-Bedwardine. The website Ro

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Commissioning Service for St Clement's CE Primary School

10th September 2025

Last week, staff at St Clement’s CE Primary School, were formally commissioned into their roles for the new academic year during a special service held at St John-in-Bedwardine Church in Worcester.

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