People 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.
In September 2024, Fraser Oates was appointed as the Renewal Leader for St Stephen's Church in Redditch and has relocated there, marking a new chapter for him and his family as well as the church and community.
To mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024, Worcester Cathedral is partnering with artist Stephanie Green to host the ‘[In]Visible’ installation in the Lady Chapel until 10 December.
St. Wulstan’s Church, Worcester, has undergone a transformation since the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, evolving into a thriving, inter-generational community.
An incredible 38 candidates were confirmed by Bishop Martin in the Cathedral on the feast of Christ the King on Sunday. Eight of the candidates were also baptised during the service, while a further two people were baptised but not confirmed.
Bishop Martin is calling for properly funded end of life care as part of the debate around ensuring a dignified death. He highlights a lack of funding for hospices as a key reason why individuals are not able to have a ‘good’ death and are seeking alternative options.
A Christmas Tree Festival will shine a light on the creativity of the local community at historic Holt church next month.
On Sunday 17 November, Chair of the Peru partnership group, Phil Bradford, was invited to preach at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Lima at the service to mark the 75th anniversary of the cathedral.
People from across Dudley Borough gathered together on Sunday for a special celebration to mark Interfaith Week. Dudley Together celebrated diversity with art, dancing, inspirational speakers and food!
Bishop John has been invested as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles in recognition of his services as Lord High Almoner.
The former Archdeacon of Worcester, Frank Bentley sadly died on Friday 15 November.
St Kenelm’s Warm Welcome in Clifton on Teme meets in the Village Hall every Thursday offering a place to go for local people as well as the opportunity to have lunch together.
The Revd Sarah Roberts-Malpass, currently a curate in Stourbridge, will become Anglo-Catholic Mission Priest in the Benefice of Kingswinford.
A statement from Bishop Martin following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby.
During Black History month in October, Harriet Terera-Chimani (originally from Zimbabwe) planned and led the 11 o’clock service at the church on the theme of ‘reclaiming narratives’.
Last week’s Diocesan Synod meeting included the debate of two different motions which were proposed by deaneries.
Bishop Martin has announced Tim Williams as Rector of Elmley Lovett w Hampton Lovett & Elmbridge w Rushock and Hartlebury and Ombersley w Doverdale
A 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.
In 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.
Diocesan 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.
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22nd October 2025