A Different Way of Seeing
Published: 5th October 2026An article for November's editions of parish magazines, from Diocesan Secretary, Andy Todd.
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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.
Rest, refresh and reset
Published: 9th September 2026An article from Bishop Martin for October's parish magazines.
Jonathan Aiken visits the Diocese for Prisons' Sunday
Published: 9th September 2026On Prisons’ Sunday this year, the Revd Jonathan Aitken will be visiting Worcester to speak both in the Cathedral morning service (10.30am) and also at St Helen’s Church in Fish Street at 2pm, on the subject of 'From Prisoner to Prison Chaplain to Prison Reformer’.
Breadth and variety in our churches
Published: 4th August 2026An article for September editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke.
Clergy conference 2026
Published: 4th August 2026Every three years, the clergy of the Diocese meet for a clergy conference to pray, worship and learn together, as well as having some fun! The next conference will take place from 21 - 24 September in Derbyshire with the theme of: Curious Hope: Journeying Together into God's Future.
150 years of the Mothers' Union
Published: 9th July 20269 August is Mary Sumner Day when across the world, members of the Mothers’ Union celebrate their founder, Mary Sumner.
Recognising different callings
Published: 7th June 2026An article for July editions of parish magazines, from the Dean of Worcester Stephen Edwards.
Giving thanks for faithful service
Published: 10th May 2026An article for June editions of parish magazines, from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
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.
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.
A warm welcome
Published: 8th February 2026An article for March editions of parish magazines from the new Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson.
Reflections on 11 years of General Synod
Published: 6th January 2026Archdeacon Nikki reflects on 11 years as one of our General Synod reps in this article for February editions of parish magazines.
Funeral Planning Awareness Week
Published: 6th January 2026Monday 23 February marks the start of Funeral Planning Awareness Week - a gentle invitation to reflect on the shape of our lives, our hopes, and the legacy we leave behind.
Epiphany hope
Published: 8th December 2025An article for January editions of parish magazines from the Archdeacon of Worcester, Mark Badger.
Plough Sunday
Published: 8th December 2025Plough Sunday, traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday after Epiphany, marks the beginning of the agricultural year. This year it falls on Sunday 11 January.
40 years of hope at Maggs Day Centre this Christmas
Published: 7th November 2025This Christmas marks a very special milestone for Maggs Day Centre, Worcestershire’s homelessness charity, as it celebrates 40 years since first opening its doors in December 1985.
Unexpected Treasures
Published: 7th November 2025An article for December editions of parish magazines from the Revd Andy Todd, Diocesan Secretary.
Remembrance Sunday
Published: 10th October 2025An article for parish magazines on Remembrance Sunday.
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Stir Up Church in Hanley Castle
9th October 2026
Stir 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.