The Diocesan Mailing is produced every two weeks and contains news, training opportunities and events from around the diocese and wider Church of England. The Training Mailing is produced every month and is a round up of upcoming training opportunities around the diocese.
The Queen began her Christmas message by referring to the 50thanniversary of humanitys memorable first steps on the moon. Of Neil Armstrongtaking a small step for man and a giant leap for mankind - and, indeed, forwomankind. She observed that it is a
Martin will be consecrated as Bishop of Dudley on Tuesday 28 January at Southwark Cathedral.
Glory to God inthe highest and peace to his people on earthThats themessage of the angels; thats the message of Christmas.There doesntseem to be a great deal of peace around at the moment. The world is full ofconflict and after the General Election w
Did you know that 2.2 million people in England are studyingand training at a Further Education or Sixth Form College? Did you know that FE and Sixth Form collegeseducate a higher proportion of 16-19s than school sixth forms? Did you know that there
Grade II listed St James the GreatChurch in Norton Juxta Kempsey will undergo essential repairs and modernisationfollowing grants totalling 32,250 provided by the All Churches Trust, the GarfieldWeston Foundation and the National Churches Trust.Grant
The Revd Geoffrey Shilvock has died.
Oneof the many school carol services taking place in the Cathedral this week hassome very short prayers for the children to say. These are the prayers:'Josephand Mary travelled to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Be with all youngchildren and those wh
Since the launch of the Authorised Lay Ministry (ALM) scheme in the Diocese in 2010, hundreds of people have trained as Worship Leaders, Pastoral Workers, Children and Youth Workers, Evangelists, Administrators, Community Workers and Music Ministers.
Top Church has opened a new Place of Welcome after itsrecent refurbishment. Every Monday from midday until 2.30pm, the church will beopen with free drinks and biscuits, giving a space for people to gather, talkwith others and be signposted to other s
January is a difficult time of year for many people, who suffer from financial hardship following the Christmas season. We pray that people are met in their need, and for the resolution of hope in the New Year. It's also a time when parishes mig
This month sees theweek of prayer for Christian Unity, taking place from 18 to 25 January, an annual initiative in which churches throughout the world are askedto pray for one another as a way of growing closer. Each year takes a differentt
Today isAdvent Sunday when the Church begins to look forward to Christmas. I know mostof the rest of the world has been doing so for a while but we try not to be toopremature about it!Advent istraditionally a time for taking stock as we prepare for t
On 11 November, the Worcester Interfaith Forum met at Holland House Retreat Centre tolisten to Dr Martin Hodson (Operations Director for the John Ray Initiative)and Ms Katy Boom (Director of Sustainability at Worcester University) speak onthe subject
Each Saturday between 10pm and midnight, a small ecumenical group meets at the Salvation Army Hall in Worcester to pray for the city and especially the Street Pastors who are out around the town.
If you are in need of inspiration then head along to St Stephens Churchon Church Green in Redditch Town Centre.
Crowle Church of England First school has been judged to bea good school in its recent Ofsted inspection.
Doug Chaplin was licensed to his new lay training role at yesterday's diocesan synod.
On 3 November1869 the Little Church on the Common was dedicated to All Saints.On All Saints Day, Sunday 3 November 2019, All Saints Church, Hollybush celebrated its 150thbirthday with a sung Eucharist led By Bishop John.This special communi
Rector of Kempsey, Mark Badger has had the idea of KingdomCuppa - offering a free cup of coffee (or tea) to those gathered in the school playgrounds at Kempsey and Norton Schools. Here he explains why! "Coffee has become something of a hospitali
New bishop returns to the Black Country.
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30th April 2025