New Rector for the Worcestershire Severn parishes
Published: 8th November 2024Bishop Martin has announced Tim Williams as Rector of Elmley Lovett w Hampton Lovett & Elmbridge w Rushock and Hartlebury and Ombersley w Doverdale
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Parish book club tackles racial justice issues
Published: 6th November 2024A group from the benefice of Ribbesford w Bewdley & Dowles & Wribbenhall used Black History Month in October as an opportunity to explore the book, ‘Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith’ by Selina Stone.
Community bonfire & fireworks in Redditch
Published: 4th November 2024In a warm show of community spirit, St Philip’s Church in Webheath, and St Bartholomew’s Church in Tardebigge hosted their first shared bonfire and fireworks night, welcoming around 350 people from across the area.
Director of Property role for Ruth Beard
Published: 3rd November 2024Diocesan Property Manager, Ruth Beard has been promoted to Diocesan Director of Property in recognition of her work managing the housing portfolio across the Diocese; the diocesan office building, and going forward taking on the strategic management of the Glebe land portfolio.
Roger Latham to be Vicar of Great Malvern Priory
Published: 25th October 2024Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Roger Latham as the new Vicar of Great Malvern, St Mary and St Michael (The Priory).
Mark Carter takes on net zero role
Published: 25th October 2024Mark Carter is expanding his role to become diocesan Director of Church Buildings and Net Zero as part of the diocese’s increasing focus on the climate crisis agenda.
Why are the Statistics for Mission parish returns important?
Published: 23rd October 2024During October, all churches are encouraged to think about the numbers attending different services for data collected as part of the Statistics for Mission process. Read why this is important and who should be counted!
Smaller Churches Conference attracts 90 delegates from across the Diocese
Published: 23rd October 2024On Wednesday 9 October we hosted a one-day ‘Smaller Churches Conference’ at The Pear Tree Inn, Worcester. The conference was attended by almost 90 delegates from smaller churches across the Diocese.
Tardebigge parish launch monthly Forest cafe church
Published: 22nd October 2024Tardebigge parish have launched a new Forest Cafe church at St Bartholomew's that meets on the first Sunday of the month.
Poppy cascade in Inkberrow
Published: 21st October 2024Knitters and crocheters aged from six to 92 aiming to make 4,000 poppies for a Remembrance Sunday cascade from Inkberrow Church bell tower have smashed their target by more than 2,500 well ahead of time.
Celebrating 150 years of the Cathedral Voluntary Choir
Published: 15th October 2024The 150th anniversary of the Cathedral Voluntary Choir was marked at the Sung Eucharist on Sunday morning with past members joining the current choir.
Safeguarding audit highlights good practice
Published: 14th October 2024The recent independent audit of safeguarding practices in the Diocese of Worcester and Worcester Cathedral has highlighted good practice and commended the ‘solid foundation for a safeguarding culture that prioritises the well-being of individuals and fosters a safer environment for everyone in the diocese'.
St Laurence, Alvechurch receives lottery grant
Published: 10th October 2024St Laurence Church in Alvechurch has received a £189,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund which will help them complete essential works to restore the church tower and clock face.
Steve Chalke Shares his Manifesto for Hope
Published: 9th October 2024Last Thursday, Oasis UK founder Steve Chalke shared his ‘Manifesto for Hope’ with attendees from churches across the Diocese at an evening event at Top Church. ‘Manifesto for Hope’ sets out 10 principles for transforming the lives of children and young people and their families, and how churches can and should be involved in that.
Farmers harvest thanksgiving in the Cathedral
Published: 7th October 2024The 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.
Net Zero Carbon push to get triple boost
Published: 1st October 2024An exciting new partnership between the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester is set to give a boost to the region’s push for Net Zero Carbon by 2030.
Bishop John receives award from the Archbishop of Canterbury
Published: 27th September 2024The Archbishop of Canterbury has awarded Bishop John the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship for his ‘sustained and outstanding promotion of theology in the Church of England, especially amongst younger clergy’.
Tardefest 2024
Published: 26th September 2024St Bartholomew’s Church in Tardebigge held its first ever Tardefest on Saturday 14 September with a wide variety of music, food and other activities hosted in and around the church grounds.
New Children and Young People worker for Worcester South East Team
Published: 26th September 2024Debra Hill has been recruited as Children and Families Worker for the Worcester Southeast Team and St. Barnabas. Debra has lots of ideas and is very keen to get going. She hopes to see children’s ministry flourish at all the churches.
Blessing school bags
Published: 20th September 2024To start the school term, the Church of the Ascension in Wall Heath held their annual bag blessing service.
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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.