A sabbatical for Bishop Martin
Published: 21st March 2026Bishop Martin has a three month sabbatical coming up, and so will not be in the office from 7 April until 8 July.
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Bishop Hugh opens new school playground
Published: 20th March 2026Bishop Hugh visited Cutnall Green CE Primary School on Tuesday where he opened a new playground for the children. During a short ceremony, which included prayers from the children, Bishop Hugh cut the ribbon on the equipment with the help of two pupils.
Ash Wednesday at St Stephen’s Church in Redditch
Published: 19th February 2026Bishop Hugh visited St Stephen’s Church in Redditch on Ash Wednesday where they were hosting a ‘Lightbox’ drop in event for young people, followed by jacket potatoes for the community ahead of their Ash Wednesday service.
Bishop's Lent Message 2026
Published: 17th February 2026In this year's Lent message, Bishop Hugh encourages us to consider using the 40 days to commit to a specific discipline which will help us to live life more fully with God and for God.
A warm welcome
Published: 8th February 2026An article for March editions of parish magazines from the new Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson.
Meeting children and young people
Published: 22nd January 2026Bishop Hugh’s first Monday as Bishop of Worcester saw him spending time with two schools. He presented Broadheath CE Primary School and Lower Broadheath Church with a silver Church and School Partnership Award before visiting Wolverley CE Secondary School in Kidderminster where he met with some of the pupils.
Wulfstan Cross presented to Dick Johnson
Published: 20th January 2026Bishop Hugh has presented the Revd Dick Johnson with the Cross of St. Wulfstan. This award pays tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Church’s ministry in the Diocese of Worcester.
Welcoming Bishop Hugh
Published: 18th January 2026Hundreds of people from across Worcestershire and Dudley gathered in Worcester Cathedral on Saturday to welcome Hugh Nelson to the Diocese as the 114th Bishop of Worcester.
Thank you from Bishop Martin
Published: 10th January 2026Bishop Martin reflects on the last 18 months as Acting Bishop of Worcester and gives thanks for the prayers and support he has received.
Bishop Hugh arrives in the Diocese
Published: 6th January 2026On 17 January, we will officially welcome Hugh Nelson as the next Bishop of Worcester. As he joins us, he will be spending time getting to know Worcestershire and Dudley and its people as well as finding out more about what’s happening in our churches.
Bishop Martin's New Year Message
Published: 27th December 2025Hope and Blessing in the Year Ahead - a New Year message from Bishop Martin
A Christmas message from Bishop Martin
Published: 23rd December 2025In this year's Christmas Message, Bishop Martin talks about finding joy and peace in the Christ Child this Christmas.
Bishop Hugh officially confirmed as next Bishop of Worcester
Published: 30th November 2025Bishop Hugh Nelson was officially confirmed as the 114th Bishop of Worcester by the Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally at a special service at St Mary-le-Bow Church in London on Friday.
Bishop's Certificate Presentations 2025
Published: 27th November 2025People from across the Diocese have received a certificate from Bishop Martin, marking the completion of a course designed to help them relate their Christian faith to their own life and locality.
Remembrance: Who is my neighbour?
Published: 10th November 2025At the Remembrance Sunday service in the Cathedral, Bishop Martin preached on the question asked of Jesus: 'Who is my Neighbour?' He has written an opinion piece for local media based on that sermon.
New Archbishop of Canterbury announced
Published: 3rd October 2025His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Downing Street has announced.
Three new Deacons ordained
Published: 29th September 2025Three candidates were ordained as Deacons on Sunday to serve in parishes across the Diocese. They were all part of the Auxiliary Pathway - a training pathway aimed at those who see their vocation as being non-stipendiary (voluntary) ministers to churches in their local area.
New Bishop of Worcester elected
Published: 26th September 2025Hugh Nelson was elected as the new Bishop of Worcester in an historic ceremony in Worcester Cathedral yesterday. This marks the next stage in the process which will end in Bishop Hugh’s official start in the Diocese with a service of welcome in the Cathedral on 17 January.
Changing seasons
Published: 3rd September 2025An article for October editions of parish magazines from the Bishop of Dudley and Acting Bishop of Worcester, Martin Gorick.
A new toilet for Trimpley
Published: 5th August 2025After a short wait of just 150 years the congregation of Holy Trinity, Trimpley is celebrating having a toilet! The new facility was blessed by Bishop Martin at a celebration service last month.
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Could you stand for Deanery Synod?
21st March 2026
As new Deanery Synods will be elected this year, Worcester Deanery has tried to find creative ways to explain to parishes what happens at synod meetings and encourage more people to stand.