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The Library at the Diocesan Office
Published: 14th June 2018As many people are aware, there are now so many demands onthe library room in the diocesan office, that it is difficult to find a time tobrowse or borrow books. Were looking at a possible future for the library ifwe base it at Holland House, and the
New Diocesan Secretary Appointed
Published: 13th June 2018Dr John Preston, currently National Stewardship Officer for the Church of England has been appointed as the new Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Worcester.
Worcester East clergy support new mosque
Published: 13th June 2018The clergy of Worcester East deanery have sent an open letter Worcester Mosque, supporting the building of a new mosque on the Stanley Road site in Worcester. The Revds Paula Honniball and Kalantha Brewis attended the Interfaith Iftar on Monday eveni
Archdeacon of Worcester's Charge for 2018
Published: 12th June 2018ARCHDEACON OFWORCESTERS CHARGETuesday 5 June 2018Readings: Ezekiel 47,1-12 and 1 Peter 2,1-10The churchwardens among you are probablythinking as we read the first reading from Ezekiel, Im glad I wasnt thechurchwarden in the temple when all that damp
Bishops in Evesham for a weekend of celebration
Published: 11th June 2018The Bishops of Worcester and Dudley will join church members in Evesham and the surrounding villages for a weekend of community events on 16 and 17June.
Archdeacon of Dudley's Charge for 2018
Published: 11th June 2018Archdeaconof Dudleys Charge 2018Romans8:1-11 Set free to fully live!To be a church warden atthis time in the life of the C of E must feel to some like living a life boundby the most overwhelming and stringent rules and regulations. Data protection,sa
Letter from Archdeacon of Dudley
Published: 7th June 2018Frequent reports of how lonely we are, across all agesand nations, have dominated the news for months. We live in lonelytimes. Increasing numbers of elderly people are living alone for longer.Many young people describe acute senses of loneliness. P
Our Ministry Experience Scheme
Published: 7th June 2018The first three participants on the diocesan Ministry Experience Scheme are approaching the end of their year.
Taking Funerals Seriously
Published: 7th June 2018About one third of funerals in this country are taken by Church of England ministers, but this figure is falling; we are losing our ‘market share’.
Himbleton First School celebrate Rogation
Published: 5th June 2018Himbleton CE First School took a tour of their village this week as they celebrated Rogation with the Revd David Morris. Children from nursery (age 3) to year 4 (age 9), walked from Himbleton Church back to their school, saying prayers as they went f
Brick Church launches in Lapal
Published: 5th June 2018By Helen Laird, Calling Young Disciples Mission Enabler: Sunday 4 June saw the launch of Brick Churchat St Peter's Church in Lapal, Halesowen. We are passionate about sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and realised that Sunday mornings are n
Kingdom Arts holds exhibition
Published: 5th June 2018Kingdom Arts is a Fresh Expression of Church based at St.Georges in Worcester. Meeting monthly, it attracts around forty people, whocome together to work on a series of arts and crafts with a different bibletheme. At the end of each session, there is
St Peter's Pedmore raise over £4000 for Christian Aid
Published: 3rd June 2018Thanks to all who collected, made marmalade, counted or helped with the Italian Evening. Our total collected was a record 3928.29 which when Gift-Aid is added, comes to 4324.23. This is a magnificent total (625 more than last year and 450 more than o
Donkeys at Pershore Abbey
Published: 25th May 2018Up to eight donkeys & dozens of pets areexpected at Pershore Abbey on 10 June when the story of Noahs Ark will bere-enacted, involving the entire congregation. Children and adults areinvited to bring their pets and soft toy animals to join in c
New Rural Dean for Worcester East
Published: 24th May 2018Bishop John has announced the next Rural Dean of Worcester East.
Biblical timeline created at Great Witley CE Primary
Published: 24th May 2018The children at Great Witley CE Primary School have createda series of display boards, which tells the story of the bible in eightparts.The boards were inspired by asimilar biblical frieze created by artist Emma Yarlett, whose work is part ofthe Unde
Mission Enablers: One year in!
Published: 24th May 2018How has your first year been?What's been a key achievement?How's it felt being an "enabler"?Are you ready to move on?What are you looking forward to in your second year?How do you think Calling Young Disciples is making a difference?What about parish
Calling Young Disciples - one year in
Published: 24th May 2018How has the first year of the project gone?How do you choose which parish a Mission Enabler goes into?What has been a highlight?What are your hopes for the next 12 months?How can parishes without a Mission Enabler get more involved?
Couple repeat wedding with Feckenham CE First School
Published: 22nd May 2018Catherine ODonnell and Matthew Bird were recently marriedat St John the Baptist Church in Feckenham. Miss ODonnell has been a teacherat Feckenham CE First School for 15 years and Mr Bird teaches at the ACEAcademy in Tipton. In the week after their we
Pentecost celebrations in Dudley & Worcester
Published: 21st May 2018Praying for Dudley in Priory ParkHundreds of Christians of all denominations gathered inPriory Park in Dudley yesterday afternoon, enjoying a picnic in the sunshineand giving thanks to God for all who live and work in Dudley Borough to celebrate Pent
Latest News
Farmers harvest thanksgiving in the Cathedral
7th October 2024
The Worcestershire Farmers’ Harvest Thanksgiving took place in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday. People from across the county gathered to give thanks for the farmers who ensure we have food on our plates, as well as to celebrate rural life in general....