Kingdom People Fund enables TV purchase
Published: 7th March 2025Last Sunday, a new 75” TV screen was installed at St Peter’s Church in Martley, made possible thanks to a grant from the Kingdom People Fund.
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Ashing at St Barnabas Primary School
Published: 6th March 2025Pupils in Key Stage 2 at St Barnabas CE Primary School in Worcester took part in a special assembly on Ash Wednesday to learn about Lent, receive ashes and share communion together.
Silver Eco Church award for Offenham
Published: 27th February 2025St Mary & St Milburgh Church in Offenham has recently become a Silver Eco Church. PCC member Debbie Harrison has led on the work and the award was presented at the church’s patronal festival last Sunday.
St John's spire repair begins
Published: 24th February 2025Restoration works to the iconic spire of St John's Church in Bromsgrove have officially begun. This marks the start of the Spire Appeal Project, a restoration project made possible with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Ministry Share thank you
Published: 20th February 2025Thank you to everyone who helped contribute to Ministry Share in 2024, the generous payments made by our churches have meant that we have been able to pay and house our clergy and continue training new clergy for the future.
St James' Church, Eve Hill, Dudley
Published: 13th February 2025Although St James’ Church in Dudley has recently been declared redundant, its dedicated congregation members are determined to keep the memories and the fellowship alive. Former members of the Local Church Council have spoken about how their church always had a family feel and some of the things they will miss.
Anglo-Catholic Mission Priest
Published: 13th February 2025Sarah Roberts-Malpass has been licensed as the Anglo-Catholic Mission Priest for Kingswinford and Wall Heath, one of our renewal parishes. Her role is funded by the national church and will be very outward focussed, taking the church into the local community.
Alison Maddocks to retire
Published: 11th February 2025Alison Maddocks, our Dean of Smaller Churches will retire at the end of May this year. Alison has worked in the role since the start of 2021, supporting those churches with an active membership of 20 or fewer.
Criminal Justice Affairs Group Prayers_Feb25
Published: 10th February 2025The Diocese of Worcester hosts a group whose focus is criminal justice. The group offers a faith perspective on criminal justice matters and raises awareness of the issues. CJAG offers this bi-monthly prayer guide which we hope will be useful for personal and intercessory prayer in local parishes.
A new look for Parish Resources
Published: 8th February 2025Parish Resources, a website managed by the National Church of England, to support PCCs with the everyday governance and administration of their local church has had a major redesign.
New Mothers' Union President
Published: 7th February 2025At the beginning of the year Mothers’ Union began a new triennium, with a new Diocesan President and Trustee Board.
Earth Hour 2025
Published: 3rd February 2025Since starting in 2007, Earth Hour, which takes place on 22 March has been known for the “lights off” moment, with individuals around the world switching off their lights to show support for the planet and raise awareness of the environmental issues affecting it.
Church Action on Poverty Sunday_25
Published: 3rd February 2025Sunday 2 March is Church Action on Poverty Sunday, focusing on themes of social justice and the Church’s role in addressing the root causes of poverty in the UK.
Making the world a better place
Published: 3rd February 2025An article from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger for March editions of parish magazines.
TardeBoot brings community spirit
Published: 2nd February 2025Shoppers and stallholders alike gathered at St Bartholomew’s Church, Tardebigge on Saturday for a bustling TardeBoot event. The indoor boot sale was well attended, with the church pews transformed into market stalls brimming with crafts, pre-loved treasures, and homemade goods.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrating the ordinary
Published: 5th January 2025An article for February editions of parish magazines from Diocesan Secretary, Andy Todd.
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Renewing our partnership with Germany
3rd July 2025
At the service to ordain priests last weekend, Bishop Martin and Bishop Bettina from the Evangelical Church of Central Germany recommitted to our partnership by signing a new partnership agreement.