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.
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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.
Lambing Café Church in the Teme Valley
Published: 11th March 2026The parish of Teme Valley South held their annual Lambing Café Church service last weekend at a local farm.
James Treasure to become Bishop of St Germans
Published: 9th March 2026James Treasure has been announced by Downing Street as the next Bishop of St Germans in the Diocese of Truro. James is currently Rector of Dudley and Resource Church Leader at Top Church.
Leading the way in sustainability
Published: 6th March 2026Bishop Martin has written a letter for April's edition of parish magazines about his recent experience of presenting a motion about sustainable church flowers at General Synod.
Change of Umbrella Body for Processing DBS Checks
Published: 5th March 2026An update from the safeguarding team about DBS checks following the APCS data breach last year. As a diocese, we will shortly be moving to ThirtyOne:Eight for diocesan checks and parishes are invited to also register with this umbrella body.
Could you help at 'Lifepath', Malvern
Published: 28th February 2026From 22 – 26 June 'Lifepath' descends on Great Malvern Priory, attracting hundreds of Primary School pupils from local schools. The team are looking for new volunteers - could you offer some time?
Christian Aid supporters to gather in Worcester
Published: 27th February 2026Christian Aid supporters across the country are coming together for the 2026 Changemakers Conference. In Worcester, a ‘watch party’ will be held at St George’s Church.
Help protect your church from heritage crime
Published: 27th February 2026West Mercia Police’s Heritage Watch Scheme can help churches protect themselves against heritage crime.
Piloting the new Buildings Management Portal
Published: 26th February 2026Our diocese has been chosen as one of four dioceses to pilot the new Buildings Management System (BMP) to be launched this year.
Paddington Bear fun in Webheath
Published: 23rd February 2026St Philip’s Church in Webheath, Redditch recently welcomed families from across the area for a lively Paddington Craft and Film Day filled with creativity, colour and a great deal of orange peel.
Work begins to restore the spire at St Peter's Church in Bengeworth
Published: 19th February 2026Scaffolding will be going up on the spire at St Peter’s Church in Bengeworth next Tuesday as work begins to repair the spire. Built in 1873, the spire has been significantly affected by weather over the years and will now need to be partially dismantled and rebuilt to ensure it remains safe for many more years.
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New Team Vicar and Renewal Lead in Droitwich
8th June 2026
This weekend saw the licensing of James Ellin as Team Vicar and Renewal Lead in the Saltway Team at St Andrew's Church in Droitwich.