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Live Lent - Embracing Justice, week 4

Published: 25th March 2022

Francis Moloney, Curate in the Holy Trinity Team in Redditch offers a reflection on 'justice in the shape of a cross' as part of our Live Lent, Embracing Justice series.


70 days until the Platinum Jubilee

Published: 23rd March 2022

On Thursday, 24 March it is exactly 70 days to the start of the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday celebrations and many church communities are already planning to celebrate this milestone in our history.


Live Lent - Embracing Justice, Week 3

Published: 18th March 2022

Stephen Edwards, Vice-Dean of the Cathedral Offers a reflection on Justice as Encounter.


Parish toolkit for responding to the Ukraine refugee crisis

Published: 15th March 2022

The Church of England has published a ‘toolkit’ of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and evacuees from Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of the country.


New Honorary Canons installed in the Cathedral

Published: 14th March 2022

Ten new honorary Canons have been appointed at Worcester Cathedral in recognition of their work in both the Diocese and the wider Church. Appointments are made by the Bishop of Worcester in consultation with the Chapter of the Cathedral.


Live Lent Embracing Justice

Published: 11th March 2022

Dick Johnson from Faith at Work in Worcestershire offers a Lent reflection on Building Communities of Justice.


Walkwood CE Middle School learns about China

Published: 11th March 2022

Engage with China visited Walkwood CE Middle School this week for two half-day workshops with year 8.


Live Lent Embracing Justice

Published: 4th March 2022

Charmian Manship Chair of the Criminal Justice Affairs Group offers a Lent reflection on the theme of Exodus and Liberation.


Knife Angel visits Worcester

Published: 1st March 2022

During March 2022, the Knife Angel visits Worcester city centre. This imposing structure stands at 8 metres tall and is constructed from over 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by UK police forces.


A call to prayer for Ukraine

Published: 24th February 2022

Bishop John calls on all in the Diocese of Worcester to pray for the people of Ukraine and for peace, and for the leaders of the West as they deliberate on how to respond to the terrible unprovoked aggression of Russia.


Fairtrade Fortnight

Published: 21st February 2022

At the start of Fairtade Fortnight, the Revd Gary Crellin, Diocesan Rural Mission Enabler, offers this reflection.


Pocket money donation helps Upper Arley Church

Published: 18th February 2022

A 4 year-old from Upper Arley CE Primary School was so affected by a break-in at the local church that he decided to donate his pocket money towards the repairs.


Go Green for Lent

Published: 18th February 2022

How can we become better at caring for creation and improving our lives and the lives of others through healthy, eco-friendly and sustainable living? A blog from Eco Church.


A profile of Redditch & Bromsgrove Deanery

Published: 16th February 2022

Read more about Redditch and Bromsgrove Deanery and hear from the leadership team.


Silver Eco Church success for St Barnabas

Published: 14th February 2022

Congratulations to St Barnabas Church in Worcester who have achieved their Silver Eco Church award from A Rocha.


The Holy Innocents' Church marks Queen's Jubilee

Published: 7th February 2022

As the Platinum Jubilee Year begins, The Holy Innocents’ Church in Kidderminster marked the 70th Anniversary of the Accession on Sunday, 6 February with a special service.


Community Link, Cradley Heath

Published: 2nd February 2022

The Community Link is run from two empty shops on Cradley Heath High Street. Initially set up in partnership with St John’s Church in Dudley Wood, it is now developing into a deanery project and they are looking for more people to volunteer.


New Cathedral Precentor installed

Published: 31st January 2022

The Revd John Paul Hoskins was installed as a Residentiary Canon and Precentor of Worcester Cathedral on Saturday in a special service of Evensong.


Old Hills Caterpillars

Published: 28th January 2022

Following the first round of Open Conversations, the Old Hills benefice were inspired to look at how they might bring more people into their churches. They established the Old Hill Caterpillars with people representing each church, but also people from the villages who were not church members.


Could you support Maggs Day Centre?

Published: 27th January 2022

Maggs Day Centre in Worcester helps those experiencing homelessness rebuild their confidence, deal with the issues that hold them back, find a home and rejoin mainstream society.

Latest News

New ISingPOP inspired children’s service launched at St James Hartlebury

1st May 2025

St James Church in Hartlebury village near Kidderminster has launched a new monthly energetic church service called ‘Jamie’s’ for children and families featuring ISingPOP’s catchy worship songs and dance routines. It takes place on the second Sunday of the month in the church at 4pm.

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