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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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.
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.
New Lead Chaplain at Dudley NHS Foundation Trust
Published: 24th August 2026Last month, Kim Topham joined The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust as Lead Chaplain.
Emily Holmes marks 1 year as Children & Families Worker at St Peter’s Bengeworth
Published: 19th August 2026Emily Holmes recently marked one year in post as Children and Families Worker at St Peter’s Bengeworth. Emily is passionate about ensuring families feel they belong at church.
Richard Wood to become Priest in Charge
Published: 16th August 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of the Revd Richard Wood as Priest in Charge of Warndon St Nicholas and Associate Priest in the Worcester South East Team with special responsibility for Ronkswood Holy Trinity & St Matthew.
New Rector in the Dudley Team
Published: 2nd August 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of the Revd Alison Hill as Team Rector in the Dudley Team Ministry and Resourcing Church Leader at Top Church.
New Associate Priest for Crabbs Cross
Published: 14th June 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of The Revd Prebendary Fr Richard Grigson as Associate Priest (House for Duty) at St Peter’s, Crabbs Cross in the Benefice of Christ the King, Redditch
A new appointment in Evesham
Published: 22nd May 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of the Revd Michael Edwards as Curate in Charge (to be Priest in Charge) of All Saints in Evesham with St Andrew, Hampton.
Adam Hadley appointed Rector
Published: 22nd May 2026Bishop Hugh has announced that the Revd Adam Hadley has been appointed Rector of the Benefice of Kingswinford St Mary with effect from 1 June 2026.
Stuart Currie to retire
Published: 15th May 2026Bishop’s Chaplain, Stuart Currie will be retiring from his role at the end of August. Stuart joined our diocese in 1994 as Vicar of St Stephen’s Church in Worcester and for the past ten years has been Bishop’s Chaplain to both Bishop John and Bishop Hugh.
Chris Smith appointed to St Mark's Church in Pensnett
Published: 26th April 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of the Revd Chris Smith as Curate in Charge (to be Priest in Charge) of the Benefice of St Mark, Pensnett.
Ordinations 2026
Published: 13th April 2026This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 27 & 28 June. All are welcome to come and support the candidates, but please let us know if you will be robing.
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.
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.
Retired clergy meet for Candlemas lunch
Published: 10th February 2026Over 60 people came to the annual Candlemas lunch for retired clergy and bereaved clergy partners, held at the Old Palace in Worcester on 3 February.
Rosemary Lawley - RIP
Published: 28th January 2026Canon Rosemary Lawley sadly died on 11 January following a battle with MND. Her funeral will take place on Monday 16 February at 12 noon at St Mary’s in Kidderminster.
Sooz Magee ordained Priest
Published: 19th January 2026The Revd Sooz Magee was ordained Priest on Sunday 18 January by the Bishop of Dudley in a special service in Holy Trinity Church, Eckington
Becoming a Reserve Army Chaplain
Published: 10th January 2026Claire Cox, curate in Old Swinford, and soon to be Vicar of Pedmore and Wollescote, has recently gone through selection to become a Royal Army Chaplain in the Reserve Department.
Kalantha Brewis to move to the Diocese of Oxford
Published: 11th December 2025Area Dean of Worcester, Kalantha Brewis will be leaving her roles in our diocese to become Lead Diocesan Director of Ordinands for the Diocese of Oxford.
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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.