Ordinations 2026
Published: 13th April 2026This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 27 & 28 June. All are welcome to come and support the candidates, but please let us know if you will be robing.
News
Could your parish benefit from the Healthier Churches Fund?
Published: 9th April 2026The Healthier Churches Fund was created using money which has been freed up from investments alongside some Lowest Income Communities funding from the National Church. Parishes can apply for funding for projects to help make a difference in reaching out in their community and bring more people to faith.
New resource to help churches help refugees
Published: 8th April 2026A new resource to help churches across give support and aid to refugees has been launched, which was co-created by the Vicar of Lye, Glen Ruffle in his previous role as Assistant Permanent Representative of the Anglican Communion to the United Nations.
Maternity Bereavement Chaplain in Dudley
Published: 8th April 2026Kim Topham, Associate Priest in Hagley and Clent has recently taken on the role of Maternity Bereavement Chaplain at Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley, as well as being one of their bank chaplains. She supports families who have lost a baby as well as supporting the maternity staff themselves.
Waiting with Hope
Published: 7th April 2026A article for May editions of parish magazines from Andy Todd, Diocesan Secretary.
Volunteers' Week 2026
Published: 7th April 2026This year, Volunteers' Week runs from 1 to 7 June.
Worshipping outside during Holy Week and Easter
Published: 6th April 2026Members of both St Matthew's and St Nicholas, Warndon have been clearing the derelict former site of St Matthew's church, which was demolished in 2015. Over Holy Week and Easter, the churches held some short outdoor acts of worship on the site.
Easter Eve confirmations at the Cathedral
Published: 5th April 202621 people from across the Diocese were confirmed in the Cathedral on Easter Eve, with one person also being baptised.
New Stations of the Cross in Malvern Link with Cowleigh
Published: 1st April 2026In preparation for Easter, students from the Art Club at Dyson Perrins CofE High School took time to paint a new set of the Stations of the Cross, which have been presented to the parish.
Chrism Eucharist 2026
Published: 31st March 2026On the Monday of Holy Week, many of our clergy and lay ministers gathered in the Cathedral for the Chrism Eucharist. This service includes a rededication of all those in ministry to their calling and the blessing of the oils that are used in services throughout the year.
New Parish Accessibility Fund
Published: 31st March 2026A new fund has been launched by the Church of England to support parishes with projects and building improvements that will support those who are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent.
Palm Sunday joy in Wyre Forest West
Published: 30th March 2026The Wyre Forest West Churches – part of the Muddy Boots Mission Area – have well and truly celebrated Palm Sunday this year, with Erasmus the donkey keeping especially busy!
A special Easter service
Published: 25th March 2026A special Easter service for adults with learning difficulties and other special needs was held at St Egwin’s Church, Evesham earlier this week. Led by Associate Priest, Caroline Green, it told the story of Easter from the entry to Jerusalem to the appearance to the disciples after resurrection.
New Passiontide work at Great Malvern Priory
Published: 23rd March 2026A new Passiontide work is being premiered at Great Malvern Priory on Monday 30 March at 3pm called ‘Passia’.
Palm Sunday experience for local school children
Published: 23rd March 2026St Philip’s Church in Webheath, Redditch, was filled with excitement and wonder when two Reception classes from Webheath Academy stepped into the story of Palm Sunday in a truly memorable way.
Could you stand for Deanery Synod?
Published: 21st March 2026As new Deanery Synods will be elected this year, Worcester Deanery has tried to find creative ways to explain to parishes what happens at synod meetings and encourage more people to stand.
Bishop Hugh opens new school playground
Published: 20th March 2026Bishop Hugh visited Cutnall Green CE Primary School on Tuesday where he opened a new playground for the children. During a short ceremony, which included prayers from the children, Bishop Hugh cut the ribbon on the equipment with the help of two pupils.
School conference on Climate Change and Sustainability
Published: 20th March 2026On Friday 13 March, pupils from 10 primary and secondary schools across Stourbridge gathered at Oldswinford CE Primary School for a conference on Climate Change and Sustainability.
Easter blessings in Redditch town centre
Published: 17th March 2026Churches across Redditch are working together offer Easter blessings to families in the town. From 26 – 28 March, they will be taking over a shop front in the Kingfisher shopping centre to run crafts and games, gifting families Easter eggs and age-appropriate bibles.
James Ellin to become Renewal Lead in Droitwich
Published: 15th March 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of The Reverend James Ellin as Renewal Lead and Vicar in the Saltway Team, Droitwich.
Latest News
Could your parish benefit from the Healthier Churches Fund?
9th April 2026
The Healthier Churches Fund was created using money which has been freed up from investments alongside some Lowest Income Communities funding from the National Church. Parishes can apply for funding for projects to help make a difference in reaching out in their community and bring more people to faith.