New appointment in Kidderminster
Published: 12th October 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of the Revd Jason Clarke MBE as Priest in Charge (Team Rector designate) of the proposed Kidderminster Woven parishes.
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Church Buildings grant funding
Published: 9th October 2026Following the positive impact of the previous funding made available under the Minor Repairs and Improvements Grant Fund and the Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins Grant, our diocese has been awarded further funds by the Church Commissioners for churches.
Stir Up Church in Hanley Castle
Published: 9th October 2026Stir Up Church is a New Worshipping Community which takes place at St Mary’s Church in Hanley Castle on the third Sunday of every month.
Service following the Stourbridge wildfires
Published: 8th October 2026Bishop Martin will host a special service at St Thomas’ Church in Stourbridge on Sunday 18 October at 7pm following the devastating wildfires in August.
A Different Way of Seeing
Published: 5th October 2026An article for November's editions of parish magazines, from Diocesan Secretary, Andy Todd.
Celebrating 150 years of the Mothers' Union
Published: 5th October 2026A special service to celebrate 150 years of the Mothers' Union will be held in the Cathedral on Tuesday 24 November at 2pm.
Safeguarding Sunday 2026
Published: 5th October 2026Safeguarding Sunday takes place this year on 15 November. This year’s theme is ‘Love Protects’ – rooted in the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 13, reminding us that safeguarding isn’t just about policy or compliance, but a natural expression of Christian love in action.
Harvest on the farm
Published: 2nd October 2026The benefice of Inkberrow with Cookhill and Kington & Dormston recently held their harvest service at a local farm in Kington. Over 30 people joined the service which included a guided tour, plus plenty of singing using a portable sound system and speakers.
Eco Churchyard award for Malvern churches
Published: 29th September 2026Holy Trinity Church in Malvern has been awarded Gold in the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Worcestershire’s Best Eco Churchyard Competition, while its sister church, St James in West Malvern, received an honorary prize in recognition of its work developing St James’ Orchard.
Worcester Deanery prayer evening
Published: 29th September 2026Members of churches from across Worcester Deanery came together at St Martin’s Church in Holt recently, for an evening of prayer and reflection around the theme 'Praying through Change'.
Penny Gordon ordained Deacon in Wick
Published: 28th September 2026Penny Gordon was ordained Deacon on Sunday 27 September by the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick in a special service at St Mary’s Church in Wick, Pershore.
Training First Aiders at Lye
Published: 28th September 2026Twelve members of the congregation at Christ Church Lye completed – and passed – a First Aid course in September to ensure they can help anyone in need before emergency services arrive.
New role for the Revd Peter Hart
Published: 25th September 2026The Revd Peter Hart will become Priest in Charge of St Martin in the Cornmarket in addition to his role as Rector in the Worcester South East Team.
Richard Wood becomes Sea Cadet Chaplain
Published: 25th September 2026Richard Wood has become a Chaplain with TSS Fearless, the Worcester Unit of the Sea Cadets.
Five new lay ministers licensed
Published: 19th September 2026Five people from parishes across the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral. The Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson, conducted the service, licensing the individuals to minister in the parishes they have been called to serve.
Moving on from curacy
Published: 18th September 2026Mike Edwards and Chris Smith have recently taken on new roles in Evesham and Pensnett in the Black Country, in the neighbouring parishes to where they have served as curates in Bengeworth and Kingswinford. We asked them about their curacy and what they are looking forward to as their start their first incumbency.
Celebrating 175 years of Holy Trinity, Malvern
Published: 11th September 2026On Sunday 6 September, Holy Trinity Church Malvern celebrated 175 years since its consecration on 11 September 1851.
Rest, refresh and reset
Published: 9th September 2026An article from Bishop Martin for October's parish magazines.
Visit a church during Heritage Open Days
Published: 4th September 2026Churches across Worcestershire and Dudley are opening their doors for this year’s Heritage Open Days with a range of activities for all ages and a chance to discover the story behind our historic churches and the communities they serve.
The Great Switch for Creation
Published: 3rd September 2026This Season of Creation, churches across the country are making the Great Switch to a green tariff - and we’d love your Church to be a part of it.
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New Children and Youth Minister appointed for three Worcester churches
14th October 2026
Claines Church, St Stephen’s church in Worcester and St George’s church in Barbourne have recently appointed Nathaniel Glover (aka ‘Nate’) to be their new Children, Youth and Families minister, working to encourage, co-ordinate and support the efforts of volunteers across all three churches.