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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Bishop Hugh has appointed the Revd Fiona Green to be his new Chaplain. Fiona is currently Vice Principal, Dean of Lay Ministry, and Safeguarding Lead at Ridley Hall Theological College in Cambridge. She will move to Worcester to take up the role supporting Bishop Hugh in January. buff.ly/okgChSf

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A new Chaplain for Bishop Hugh - Diocese of Worcester

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Congratulations to Penny Gordon who was ordained Deacon at St Mary's Church in Pick, Pershore this morning by the Bishop of Dudley. Penny trained on our Auxiliary Pathway - it was lovely to see the church so full for the special occasion! See more photos on our Facebook page.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Congratulations to Barbara, Kathryn, Matthew, James and Andrea who were licensed in the Cathedral this afternoon! See more photos over on our Facebook page.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Franciscans have been on a peace pilgrimage from Almouth to London to mark the 800th anniversary of St Francis' death. This week they walked through our diocese and yesterday reached the Cathedral for a day of celebration incl. a Eucharist with Bishop Hugh. www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/francis...

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Inspired by the CoE's "Pilgrim People, Holy lives” campaign, 22 children visited Bayton Church to enjoy a virtual pilgrimage activity, following in the footsteps of five Saints; St. Cedd, St. Frideswide, St Etheldreda, St Bertha and St Alcuin. Read more: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/pilgrim...

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Adam Hadley was licensed as Rector of Kingswinford this evening in a service of BCP Choral Evensong, which featured a combined choir of 40 people from 7 different churches! A beautiful service with incredible singing.

Choir members at Kingswinford church stood in a group in front of the altar

Adam standing in front of Archdeacon Nikki with Archdeacon Mark and Revd Lyn Rowson stood to the side

Adam knees in front of Archdeacon Nikki as she gives him a copy of his license.

A posed photo with Archdeacon Nikki, Adam, Lyn Rowson and Archdeacon Mark

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Bishop Hugh visited St James' Church in West Malvern this morning for their patronal festival. He blessed the church's orchard and plans for a new 'pilgrim path' and pond. The church runs 'Orchard Church' a New Worshipping Community with activities and worship held outside whatever the weather!

Bishop Hugh in his robes standing in the front of St James Church in Malvern with congregation stood in the pews looking at him.

Bishop Hugh with his arms wide open preaching at St James' Church in Malvern

Bishop Hugh leads the congregation through the churchyard towards the orchard.

Bishop Hugh and Revd Becky stand under a tree at the edge of the orchard with the congregation gathered in a circle in front of them.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

For their Patronal Festival , St Peter’s Church in Lapal, Halesowen, held an ‘Eco-flower’ Festival in a wonderfully creative way! Every flower was made from recycled items, and indeed reusable after the flower festival or it could simply be recycled! www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/lapals-...

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congratulations to Chris Smith who was licensed by Bishop Martin as Curate in Charge of St Mark's Church in Pensnett yesterday in a joyful service! It was great to have students from St Mark's CE Primary lead one of the songs and Chris was welcomed by different members of the community.

Bishop Martin standing in front of Chris Smith as he licenses him with his Chaplain and Archdeacon Nikki standing on either side

Students from St Mark's CE Primary School singing at the front of church

Chris Smith stood outside St Mark's Church alongside Bishop Martin, Archdeacon Nikki, the churchwardens, Area Dean and Revd Sarah Roberts-Malpass (acting as Bishop Martin's chaplain)

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Today we pray for Timberdine Commuity Unit, Worcester 🙏 We pray for all the work the team at Timberdine Community Unit do to be a blessing on all the patients and their families and friends.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Did you know that 90% of all cargo is transported by sea, and an estimated 1.5m work in shipping? Pray for seafarers, their families, from whom they are separated for many months, and the Mission to Seafarers, with chaplains and ship visitors in more than 200 ports around the world.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Yesterday at General Synod in York, representatives from our diocese led evening prayer, together with a visiting choir from York. Worship is led by each diocese in turn, alphabetically, so we are always involved in the last group of sessions. Archbishop Sarah gave the final blessing.

Archbishop Sarah with her hand raised in blessing with three people stood behind her

Three people stood on a platform reading prayers

A man stood on a podium reading prayers with two people sat behind him

Small choir stand at the side of a stage with words on a big screen behind them

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join us in praying for the Saltway Team 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Today we are praying for the Saltway Team 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities 🌊 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Give thanks for all our churches working ecumenically. Help us to celebrate all that we have in common and disagree well. We know that we can achieve much more by working in partnership than we can ever do on our own 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Today we are praying for St Richard's Hospice. Pray for staff, patients and their families at St Richard’s Hospice and for the chaplaincy team who support them 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Among our Priests recently ordained was Brother Michaël Brossard who trained through the Auxiliary Pathway & is the first member to be ordained from within the Community of Mucknell Abbey. Read more on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/priesting-at...

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

At the beginning of the summer holidays, we pray for the children and young people from Halle (Saale), region West, who are seeking fellowship and connection on camping trips and canoeing excursions. Bless their time together and strengthen their faith in you, merciful God 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Worcestershire West Rural team kicked off #Recognise Week a day early yesterday with a special All Age service to thank all those working with children and families. Broadwas Church was decorated like a party, with balloons and banners, and there were cakes were made by some of the children.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A new window at St James, Norton (edge of Worcester) has been blessed & dedicated by Archdeacon Mark & Dean Stephen. The project began many years ago when Mark was serving in the Severnside Parishes & was in memory of a much-loved local man, Nick. www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/a-new-window...

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We're hiring! We're looking for 1 or 2 Stewardship Officers to work on the Cornerstone Rollout and Giving Mechanisms. Could you inspire generosity that transforms lives? We'd love to hear from you! Find out more and apply at www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/vacancies

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Congratulations to Julie, Mark, Tristan, Terry, Jonathan and Tracey, ordained Deacon in the Cathedral this morning. Have you thought about what God might be calling you to? If you feel you might have a calling to ordained Ministry, find out more on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/ordination

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Congratulations to Sue, Rob, Philippa, Tobias and Jon who were ordained Priest in the Cathedral this afternoon. Have you thought about what God might be calling you to? If you feel you might have a calling to ordained Ministry, find out more on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/ordination

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Pray with us for Worcester Southeast Team 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

At St Mark in the Cherry Orchard, please pray that we may build up our links in the community especially with the groups who use our church hall, with Cherry Orchard School and our links to Acorns Children’s Hospice. Clergy: Andrew Stand, Peter Hart, Mike Bunclark, Richard Wood

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today we're praying for Economy and Daily Life. Pray for Workplace Chaplaincy Local Ecumenical Partnerships, Faith at Work in Worcestershire (FWW) and the Black Country Urban Industrial Mission (BCUIM), and all volunteer workplace Chaplains in their ministry to those at work in a variety of contexts

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

At St Phillip and St James, Whittington, please pray that we strengthen our links in the community, particularly with the Whittington Community Hall. Pray for our links to Whittington CE School and our worshipping community at Crookbarrow View retirement community 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We pray for the newly partnered parishes of St Nicholas Warndon, and Holy Trinity and St Matthew, Ronkswood on the eastern edge of Worcester as they develop in new missional ways through a “church in the heart” project. Clergy: Richard Wood, Rosie Moss; Readers: Marion May, Nick Stephens 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Lord God, bless the Royal Three Counties Show. Bless our Church tent, all the volunteers who will serve within it and our schools who will perform there. Let all who enter feel welcomed, valued, and loved.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Let's pray for all those young people who are searching for truth and hope. We pray that they will find this in God’s deep love for each of them 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Today let's pray for St Barnabas with Christ Church 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Let's pray together for St Wulstan, Warndon 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Today is Children’s Safety Day in Germany. We pray for all children in both our churches and everywhere, that they can live a carefree life, where they are valued, loved and well taken care of. May the children and young people be at the heart of our church life.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Congratulations to James Ellin who was licensed as Team Vicar and Renewal Lead in the Saltway Team Ministry by Bishop Hugh at St Andrew's Church in Droitwich yesterday afternoon. Read more on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/new-tea...

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New Team Vicar and Renewal Lead in Droitwich - Diocese of Worcester

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.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Today's prayers are centred around World Oceans Day🐬 🪼 🌊

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Love your Burial Ground Week and Churches Count on Nature began yesterday and runs until next Sunday. It is a week dedicated to celebrating our churchyards and the biodiversity which can found there.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Lord Jesus, grow your kingdom in us. Shape our hearts to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with you. Make us faithful witnesses, generous servants, and joyful people of hope. Amen.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Today we lift up the Worcestershire West Rural Team 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Bishop Hugh, who is also Bishop to the Armed Forces, has issued a statement following the crash of the Royal Navy helicopter in Devon today. Read more on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/stateme...

Text of statement: I am deeply saddened by the news of the crash of a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter near Sourton today. The families of those involved, and all who are affected by this terrible news, are in my prayers.
I have visited the Royal Navy flying stations in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset and seen at first hand the commitment and professional of the people who serve there are. I know how devastating this will be to the whole Armed Forces community, who are also in my prayers.

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We pray for the Diocese of Morogoro🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Today we pray for the outreach to children and their families so that they may become faithful disciples of Christ. We give thanks for the Open the Book Teams who regularly go into local schools and the Godly play sessions through which God’s story is shared 🙏

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

7 Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) from across Dudley Deanery recently gathered for fellowship and worship, sharing puddings and drinks after a Eucharist service led by Father Alan. LLM Melissa Rose said: "It was a time of real blessing to all who attended, we enjoy catching up with one another!"

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We have an exciting opportunity to become Team Rector for the Dudley benefice and to lead our Resourcing Church Top Church and the team forward in the next stage of our adventure. Could it be you? Read the benefice profile on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/vacancies

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Diocese of Worcester @cofeworcester.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Licensed Lay Ministers from across the Diocese gathered at Holland House for a chance to learn together, support one another and socialise. Readers explored various aspects of what it means to be a teacher of the faith in today’s church and society with Bishop Hugh joining them on Sunday.

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Readers' Weekend at Holland House - Diocese of Worcester

Licensed Lay Ministers from across the Diocese gathered at Holland House this weekend for a chance to learn together, support one another and socialise.

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