Vocations Sunday 2025
Published: 8th April 2025This year, Vocations Sunday falls on Sunday 11 May.
News
Article for parish magazines
Published: 8th April 2025Bishop Martin has written an article for May editions of parish magazines.
Praying for the appointment process for our next bishop
Published: 31st March 2025The Crown Nominations Commission will be meeting on 9 May to shortlist candidates to be our next bishop and interviews will take place on 12 & 13 June. Can you commit to pray for this process? Find resources and sign up for a 15-minute time slot here.
Signs of Hope
Published: 6th March 2025An article for April editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
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.
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.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Published: 9th December 2024Monday 27 January marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex.
Vacancy in See update
Published: 9th December 2024An update on the Vacancy in See process to find the next Bishop of Worcester for parish magazines.
The importance of good communication
Published: 9th December 2024An article for January editions of parish magazines from the Dean of Worcester, Stephen Edwards.
A season of songs!
Published: 7th November 2024An article for December editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
Armistice Day
Published: 4th October 2024An article for parish magazines on Armistice Day.
Farewells and new beginnings
Published: 4th October 2024An article for November editions of parish magazines from Bishop Martin.
Prisons' Week 2024
Published: 9th September 2024Prisons’ Sunday on 13 October marks the start of the annual week of prayer to raise awareness of issues faced by those affected by the criminal justice system.
Farewell from Bishop John
Published: 9th September 2024A final article for October editions of parish magazines from Bishop John as Bishop of Worcester.
St Matthew's Day
Published: 2nd August 2024St Matthew is the patron saint of tax collectors. On his feast day think about what the Christian voice might be in the tax system and how we might shape a fairer, greener society for all.
Harvest
Published: 2nd August 2024As we approach harvest time, we reflect of the significance of harvest in our lives and faith. Harvest time is a season of gratitude and abundance, reminding us of the gifts that God gives us.
Reviewing priorities at the start of a new term
Published: 23rd July 2024An article for September editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Latest News
Funerals pilot in Pershore & Evesham
29th April 2025
A pilot project to support parishes and increase the number of church-led funerals will be starting in Pershore and Evesham Deanery in the summer.