Supporting parishes with finances
Published: 8th August 2024Stewardship and Resources Officer, Chris Boden is changing his role slightly to spend more time supporting parishes with their finances.
News
New Priest in Charge of Severnside Parishes
Published: 4th August 2024Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Reverend Kathryn Mepham as Priest in Charge of the Severnside Parishes, on the edge of Worcester.
St Matthew's Day
Published: 2nd August 2024St Matthew is the patron saint of tax collectors. On his feast day think about what the Christian voice might be in the tax system and how we might shape a fairer, greener society for all.
Harvest
Published: 2nd August 2024As we approach harvest time, we reflect of the significance of harvest in our lives and faith. Harvest time is a season of gratitude and abundance, reminding us of the gifts that God gives us.
'Star Church' in Tardebigge
Published: 30th July 2024Can you imagine spending 24 hours at Church? On Saturday 27 July, that’s what 26 excited people and two dogs did at St Bartholomew’s Church in Tardebigge as they took part in the first ‘Star Church’ camp.
Mark Safeguarding Sunday in your parish
Published: 30th July 2024On Sunday 17 November 2024 join thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions across the UK to shout about safeguarding and help protect vulnerable people.
New Vicar in the Dudley Team
Published: 29th July 2024Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Daniel Thomas as Vicar in the Dudley Team Ministry.
Reviewing priorities at the start of a new term
Published: 23rd July 2024An article for September editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Improving Wolverley Church Hall
Published: 23rd July 2024Two members of the congregation at Wolverley Church have redecorated the outside of the Church Hall as a service to the local community. Sam Neale and his friend Maff spent around three months improving the building which had fallen into considerable disrepair.
Grants to help parishes on their net-zero journey
Published: 22nd July 2024Parishes will now be able to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help deliver small scale Net Zero Carbon works thanks to a new funding stream from the national church.
Year 6 leavers' service at Cradley church
Published: 19th July 2024Cradley CE Primary School and the community came together at St Peter's Church for a special service to celebrate the year 6 leavers.
Celebrating the Redditch Mission Area
Published: 15th July 2024Churches in Redditch gathered for a special service on Sunday to celebrate working together and forming a new Mission Area. During the service, the High Sheriff of Worcestershire presented some awards and Paul Lawlor was also commissioned as Area Dean with Special Responsibility for the Redditch Mission Area.
Food, Glorious Food: Oakville sing for Worcester Foodbank
Published: 14th July 2024Food was to the fore at Hallow Church on Saturday 15 June both literally and in song as Oakville Singers performed a concert in aid of Worcester Foodbank.
New Vicar in the Malvern Chase Team Ministry
Published: 14th July 2024Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Emily Spencer as Vicar in the Malvern Chase Team Ministry.
Celebrating the Mothers' Union
Published: 10th July 2024For nearly 150 years, the Mothers’ Union nationally has been engaged in raising awareness of social injustices – and in offering practical, prayerful and loving help to those in need. In the Diocese of Worcester, the MU was affiliated in 1913.
Being yourself
Published: 10th July 2024An article for August editions of parish magazines from the Dean Designate of Worcester, Stephen Edwards.
Jess Fellows: Student and 20s Missioner
Published: 10th July 2024Jess Fellows is Associate vicar at All Saints in Worcester where she is ‘Student and 20s Missioner’. Her role is a five year post funded by the national church as part of All Saints’ resourcing church.
Fraser Oates appointed Renewal Leader in Redditch
Published: 7th July 2024Bishop John has announced Fraser's appointment as Associate Priest in the Redditch Team Ministry with special responsibility for St Stephen’s (to be known as Renewal Leader).
Eco Flower Festival at Holy Trinity, Wordsley
Published: 5th July 2024Holy Trinity Church in Wordsley is holding an Eco Flower Festival this weekend, with people from across the community contributing displays made from a range of different repurposed materials!
iSingPop at Perry Wood Primary School
Published: 5th July 2024Holy Trinity and St Matthew Church in Ronkswood, Worcester has an excellent relationship with its local community Primary School, Perry Wood. They recently arranged for iSingPop to come into the school to work with the children, culminating in two concerts for the families.
Latest News
Funerals pilot in Pershore & Evesham
29th April 2025
A pilot project to support parishes and increase the number of church-led funerals will be starting in Pershore and Evesham Deanery in the summer.