Another record year with the Parish Giving Scheme
Published: 30th January 2025Over £1.5 million was given to our churches in 2024 through the Parish Giving Scheme. Read about how St Mary's Church in Oldswinford introduced the scheme.
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Diocesan partnership sets pace for net zero transition
Published: 28th January 2025Ian Hill has joined the net zero carbon project team of specialists working across the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester. Ian will provide a schools focus to the team, which is also focussed on reducing the carbon footprint of our clergy housing and church buildings.
Diane Cooksey to be Team Rector in Gornal & Sedgley
Published: 26th January 2025Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Canon Diane Cooksey as Team Rector and Renewal Leader in the Benefice of Gornal and Sedgley.
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme extended
Published: 24th January 2025The Government has confirmed a further year’s extension to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, though with a new claim cap of £25,000 per place of worship.
New Honorary Canons appointed
Published: 24th January 2025Bishop Martin, in his role as Acting Bishop of Worcester, has announced that four people from across the Diocese have been appointed as Honorary Canons in the Cathedral.
Expanding work with children, families & schools in Pershore
Published: 23rd January 2025As a paid Children and Families’ worker at Pershore Abbey (funded in part with a grant from the Healthier Churches Fund), Sam Andrews has been able to expand the Abbey’s work with children, families and schools in the local area.
What's happening with the Vacancy in See
Published: 23rd January 2025During January the members of the Crown Nominations Commission who will appoint our new Bishop met together to continue to take forward the process.
Celebrating St Wulfstan
Published: 16th January 2025Sunday 19 January is the feast of St Wulfstan, the 11th century Bishop of Worcester who was responsible for a major rebuild of the Cathedral. Dean of Worcester, Stephen Edwards suggests visiting the Cathedral to give thanks for his holy life.
John Stanbury - RIP
Published: 10th January 2025John Stanbury, who was our Diocesan Secretary during the 1990s has died after a long illness.
Finding faith through 'Early Birds' NWC
Published: 9th January 2025St Andrew's Church in Malvern has a new worshipping community called ‘Early Birds’ aimed at families with young children. Recently, one of the parents that attends, shared her testimony on how Early Birds brought her on her own faith journey.
Barnyard Nativity in the Worcestershire West Rural Team
Published: 7th January 2025The barnyard nativity is the start of Christmas for many of the locals around Leigh, Alfrick, Broadwas, Suckley and Rushwick.
Racial Justice Sunday 2025
Published: 5th January 2025A diocesan service for Racial Justice Sunday on 9 February will be held at St Anne's Church, Bewdley at 4pm. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.
Bishop Martin's Christmas Message
Published: 20th December 2024Bishop Martin reflects on a poem by Howard Thurman in this year's Christmas message and explores how we can light candles in dark places as we pray for peace and hope.
Silver Eco Church for Great Malvern Priory
Published: 19th December 2024Earlier in the year, Great Malvern Priory achieved their Silver Eco Church Award. The work was led by the Priory Environmental Group, who looked at every aspect of Priory life from an eco-perspective.
Bishop Martin calls for extension to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Published: 16th December 2024Bishop Martin is calling for the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme to be extended past the current deadline of March 2025. He has written to local MPs setting out the difference that the scheme makes to our churches.
Epiphany: Blessing of the chalk 2025
Published: 16th December 2024There is a tradition of blessing chalk at Epiphany to mark the threshold of our homes with a new year blessing.
New Director of Finance for the Diocese
Published: 13th December 2024Sarah Powell has been appointed as the new Director of Finance for the Diocese, replacing Shaun Mooney who is leaving the role in January.
Gaudete Sunday
Published: 13th December 2024The third Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete Sunday is a Day of Joy in the Church. Gaudete is a Latin word and means 'Rejoice!'
Messy Vintage in Malvern
Published: 12th December 2024Last week, Holy Trinity in Malvern hosted a special festive ‘Messy Vintage’ service, with people coming to sing carols, create a Christmas card and enjoy refreshments together.
Coming off the At Risk Register
Published: 11th December 2024When Historic England’s Heritage At Risk Register was published last month, four of our churches had been taken off, thanks to the hard work of those who care for them with the support of the diocesan Church Buildings Team.
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Make the 'Great Switch' this Creationtide
2nd September 2025
This Season of Creation, churches across the country are making the Great Switch to a green tariff - and we’d love you to be a part of it.