This Christmas marks a very special milestone for Maggs Day Centre, Worcestershire’s homelessness charity, as it celebrates 40 years since first opening its doors in December 1985.
An article for December editions of parish magazines from the Revd Andy Todd, Diocesan Secretary.
An article for parish magazines on Remembrance Sunday.
Sunday 16 November is Safeguarding Sunday and on this day as well as over the following weeks, thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions will join together to shout about safeguarding and help protect vulnerable people.
An article for October editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley and Acting Bishop of Worcester, Martin Gorick.
Prisons Week takes place this year from 12 to 18 October.
A letter for September editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger has written an article on peace for the August editions of parish magazines:
This year, World Day against Trafficking falls on 30 July
There have been a number of celebrations for the Mothers' Union recently.
This year's Ride & Stride will take place on Saturday 13 September. Cyclists, walkers, horse-riders and even drivers are asked to take part in sponsored visits to as many churches as they can on the day, to raise money for historic churches across the Diocese.
An article for July editions of parish magazines written by Diocesan Secretary, Andy Todd.
An article by the Dean of Worcester, Stephen Edwards for June editions of parish magazines.
Bishop Martin has written an article for May editions of parish magazines.
This year, Vocations Sunday falls on Sunday 11 May.
The Crown Nominations Commission met on 9 May to shortlist candidates to be our next bishop and interviews will take place on 12 & 13 June. Can you commit to pray for this process? Find resources and sign up for a 15-minute time slot here.
An article for April editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
An article from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger for March editions of parish magazines.
Sunday 2 March is Church Action on Poverty Sunday, focusing on themes of social justice and the Church’s role in addressing the root causes of poverty in the UK.
Since starting in 2007, Earth Hour, which takes place on 22 March has been known for the “lights off” moment, with individuals around the world switching off their lights to show support for the planet and raise awareness of the environmental issues affecting it.
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6th November 2025