Diocese of Worcester
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Please pray for all those who provide administrative support across the Diocese; often the first point of contact for enquiries from the wider community and huge support to the ministry leadership team.
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Please pray for all those who provide administrative support across the Diocese; often the first point of contact for enquiries from the wider community and huge support to the ministry leadership team.
Please pray for retired clergy in Greater Dudley Deanery. Retired clergy provide great wisdom and experience as well as enabling worship during clergy absence. Give thanks for their ministry, pray for their wellbeing, and pray for more people to feel called to ordained ministry.
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Please pray for retired clergy in Greater Dudley Deanery. Retired clergy provide great wisdom and experience as well as enabling worship during clergy absence. Give thanks for their ministry, pray for their wellbeing, and pray for more people to feel called to ordained ministry.
Today we celebrate Christ the King, Paul Lawlor calls us to move from fear and anger to a story of love and compassion—loving God, neighbour, and ourselves. Let’s be stirred up for good works, not division.
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Christ the King - Paul Lawlor (19 November 2025)
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November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today we celebrate Christ the King, Paul Lawlor calls us to move from fear and anger to a story of love and compassion—loving God, neighbour, and ourselves. Let’s be stirred up for good works, not division.
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Today we reflect on this year’s Interfaith Week. Pray for all interfaith networks, especially the Worcestershire Interfaith Forum and interfaith work in Dudley. Pray for events which have happened during Interfaith Week and throughout the year. Please pray also for the national Interfaith network.
November 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Today we reflect on this year’s Interfaith Week. Pray for all interfaith networks, especially the Worcestershire Interfaith Forum and interfaith work in Dudley. Pray for events which have happened during Interfaith Week and throughout the year. Please pray also for the national Interfaith network.
Lord we thank you for all the skills you have given us, and for all those who use those skills to grow your kingdom. Help us to work together for your glory.
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Lord we thank you for all the skills you have given us, and for all those who use those skills to grow your kingdom. Help us to work together for your glory.
Join us at the Old Palace tomorrow as we welcome Patrick Watt, CEO of @christianaiduk.bsky.social, to mark the organisation’s 80th anniversary. Find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christian-aid-80-ceo-patrick-watt-in-conversation-at-worcester-cathedral-tickets-1677001028219
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join us at the Old Palace tomorrow as we welcome Patrick Watt, CEO of @christianaiduk.bsky.social, to mark the organisation’s 80th anniversary. Find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christian-aid-80-ceo-patrick-watt-in-conversation-at-worcester-cathedral-tickets-1677001028219
In Wordsley, prayers are asked for those in the church family undertaking new ministries, for our community outreach across Care Homes and schools and for the formation of a new Pastoral Care Team, and for our ALM’s. Clergy: Lyn Rowson; Readers: Chris Greary, Mike Timmins, Terry Blewitt.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM
In Wordsley, prayers are asked for those in the church family undertaking new ministries, for our community outreach across Care Homes and schools and for the formation of a new Pastoral Care Team, and for our ALM’s. Clergy: Lyn Rowson; Readers: Chris Greary, Mike Timmins, Terry Blewitt.
Pray for the diocesan Mission and Ministry Team as they support and develop vocations into both lay and ordained ministry and provide training opportunities for all in parishes, which offer practical support and deepen Christian discipleship.
November 20, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Pray for the diocesan Mission and Ministry Team as they support and develop vocations into both lay and ordained ministry and provide training opportunities for all in parishes, which offer practical support and deepen Christian discipleship.
Today is World Toilet Day, a UN Day of Observance. More people in the world have a mobile phone (5.8 billion) than have access to a toilet (3.5 billion). Pray for those at risk from poor sanitation, and for Tearfund’s Toilet Twinning initiative, considering how your church might get involved.
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Today is World Toilet Day, a UN Day of Observance. More people in the world have a mobile phone (5.8 billion) than have access to a toilet (3.5 billion). Pray for those at risk from poor sanitation, and for Tearfund’s Toilet Twinning initiative, considering how your church might get involved.
At St Thomas, Stourbridge, please pray for the development of our building and ministry team as we enact our renewal church mission plan. Plans were delayed, so please ask God to hasten our teams, growing our congregations and reaching all the people of Stourbridge.
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
At St Thomas, Stourbridge, please pray for the development of our building and ministry team as we enact our renewal church mission plan. Plans were delayed, so please ask God to hasten our teams, growing our congregations and reaching all the people of Stourbridge.
Merciful God, bless all who serve in our emergency services. Grant them strength, protection, and peace as they respond with courage and compassion to those in greatest need. Amen.
November 17, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Merciful God, bless all who serve in our emergency services. Grant them strength, protection, and peace as they respond with courage and compassion to those in greatest need. Amen.
Loving God, You call us to protect the vulnerable and speak out for justice. Strengthen us in our safeguarding work, That we may reflect Your love in action and build churches of safety and grace. Amen.
November 16, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Loving God, You call us to protect the vulnerable and speak out for justice. Strengthen us in our safeguarding work, That we may reflect Your love in action and build churches of safety and grace. Amen.
Lord give us the strength and guidance to grow your kingdom here on earth. Help us to discern your vision and let us join in your plan.
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Lord give us the strength and guidance to grow your kingdom here on earth. Help us to discern your vision and let us join in your plan.
At St Mary, Old Swinford, may we continue to draw near to those in need; seeing more as God sees, listening as God listens and loving as God loves, through Jesus Christ. Clergy: Anthony Perry, Claire Cox, John Flitcroft; Readers: Roger King, Theresa Perry.
November 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
At St Mary, Old Swinford, may we continue to draw near to those in need; seeing more as God sees, listening as God listens and loving as God loves, through Jesus Christ. Clergy: Anthony Perry, Claire Cox, John Flitcroft; Readers: Roger King, Theresa Perry.
Claines played host to a joyful family ‘Light Trail’ during Half
Term which 90 people took part in. 10 households in Claines decorated their homes as “light stops,” each displaying a word that formed part of a Bible verse, for participants to unscramble.
www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/joyful-...
Term which 90 people took part in. 10 households in Claines decorated their homes as “light stops,” each displaying a word that formed part of a Bible verse, for participants to unscramble.
www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/joyful-...
November 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Claines played host to a joyful family ‘Light Trail’ during Half
Term which 90 people took part in. 10 households in Claines decorated their homes as “light stops,” each displaying a word that formed part of a Bible verse, for participants to unscramble.
www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/joyful-...
Term which 90 people took part in. 10 households in Claines decorated their homes as “light stops,” each displaying a word that formed part of a Bible verse, for participants to unscramble.
www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/joyful-...
Parishes across the Diocese working with Kirsty Pierson from our partners iSingPOP, have reported how much this support has helped them reach new families. The pilot has now been extended to see how this success can be built on.
Read more on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/partner...
Read more on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/partner...
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Parishes across the Diocese working with Kirsty Pierson from our partners iSingPOP, have reported how much this support has helped them reach new families. The pilot has now been extended to see how this success can be built on.
Read more on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/partner...
Read more on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/partner...
Pray for the diocesan finance team as they support parishes with their finances and stewardship as well as manage the finances of the DBF. Sarah Powell, Ryan Bates, Jo Burr, Sucki Dhaliwal, Jessica Lambert, Bernadette Hirst, Chris Boden, Robyn Rooney.
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Pray for the diocesan finance team as they support parishes with their finances and stewardship as well as manage the finances of the DBF. Sarah Powell, Ryan Bates, Jo Burr, Sucki Dhaliwal, Jessica Lambert, Bernadette Hirst, Chris Boden, Robyn Rooney.
St Anne’s in Bewdley is putting on a Christmas musical - "Prophecy", a fresh retelling of the nativity story through Joseph’s eyes. Written by Jim Ineson & Jerry Cahill, this original musical explores the emotional journey behind Joseph’s response to Mary’s astonishing news. Free admission.
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
St Anne’s in Bewdley is putting on a Christmas musical - "Prophecy", a fresh retelling of the nativity story through Joseph’s eyes. Written by Jim Ineson & Jerry Cahill, this original musical explores the emotional journey behind Joseph’s response to Mary’s astonishing news. Free admission.
At St Peter, Pedmore, pray as we explore different ways of worship that might attract new people, including a Songs of Praise service, Café Church and family-focussed services. Pray as we compile our parish profile and seek a new minister, giving thanks for those supporting us during our vacancy.
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
At St Peter, Pedmore, pray as we explore different ways of worship that might attract new people, including a Songs of Praise service, Café Church and family-focussed services. Pray as we compile our parish profile and seek a new minister, giving thanks for those supporting us during our vacancy.
At the #Remembrance Sunday service in the Cathedral, Bishop Martin preached on the question asked of Jesus: 'Who is my Neighbour?'
Watch the sermon or read it here: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/remembr...
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Watch the sermon or read it here: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/remembr...
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Bishop Martin's Remembrance Sunday Sermon - 9 November 2025
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November 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
At the #Remembrance Sunday service in the Cathedral, Bishop Martin preached on the question asked of Jesus: 'Who is my Neighbour?'
Watch the sermon or read it here: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/remembr...
vimeo.com/1135332232
Watch the sermon or read it here: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/remembr...
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A prayer for Remembrance Day
November 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A prayer for Remembrance Day
God of peace, we remember with gratitude those who gave their lives in war. Grant us courage to pursue justice, and hearts committed to building a world of lasting peace. Amen.
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 AM
God of peace, we remember with gratitude those who gave their lives in war. Grant us courage to pursue justice, and hearts committed to building a world of lasting peace. Amen.
Pray for those attending the #COP30 Climate Change conference being hosted in Belem, Brazil, which starts today until 21 November. Pray for clarity of vision and determination in making changes that will make a real difference in how humanity impacts the climate and planet.
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Pray for those attending the #COP30 Climate Change conference being hosted in Belem, Brazil, which starts today until 21 November. Pray for clarity of vision and determination in making changes that will make a real difference in how humanity impacts the climate and planet.
A prayer for Remembrance Sunday.
Heavenly Father, we lift up to you all those who have served and sacrificed for the cause of peace. Grant them your comfort, strength, and healing. Inspire us to be instruments of your peace in the world.
Amen.
Heavenly Father, we lift up to you all those who have served and sacrificed for the cause of peace. Grant them your comfort, strength, and healing. Inspire us to be instruments of your peace in the world.
Amen.
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
A prayer for Remembrance Sunday.
Heavenly Father, we lift up to you all those who have served and sacrificed for the cause of peace. Grant them your comfort, strength, and healing. Inspire us to be instruments of your peace in the world.
Amen.
Heavenly Father, we lift up to you all those who have served and sacrificed for the cause of peace. Grant them your comfort, strength, and healing. Inspire us to be instruments of your peace in the world.
Amen.
Pray for all our churches as they work to appropriately sustain their life and ministry, with enough volunteers to take on different roles, funds to cover costs and a building which supports mission and ministry.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Pray for all our churches as they work to appropriately sustain their life and ministry, with enough volunteers to take on different roles, funds to cover costs and a building which supports mission and ministry.