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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...
vimeo.com/1135332232
Watch the sermon or read it here: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/remembr...
vimeo.com/1135332232
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...
vimeo.com/1135332232
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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.
We're hiring! Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for a job that is varied, dynamic and helps create meaningful change in the current climate crisis? If so, this role might be for you! Find out more: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/xdb/jobvacancies/show/regional-net-zero-carbon-fundraising-officer
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We're hiring! Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for a job that is varied, dynamic and helps create meaningful change in the current climate crisis? If so, this role might be for you! Find out more: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/xdb/jobvacancies/show/regional-net-zero-carbon-fundraising-officer
The Community Link in Cradley Heath is looking for a Project Manager and leader in mission. This role is a varied one - a Community Missioner, Chaplain and Imaginative Leader in one!
Find out more: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/xdb/jobvacancies/show/project-leader-the-community-link
Find out more: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/xdb/jobvacancies/show/project-leader-the-community-link
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Community Link in Cradley Heath is looking for a Project Manager and leader in mission. This role is a varied one - a Community Missioner, Chaplain and Imaginative Leader in one!
Find out more: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/xdb/jobvacancies/show/project-leader-the-community-link
Find out more: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/xdb/jobvacancies/show/project-leader-the-community-link
At Wollescote, please give thanks for those who support & minister with us during our time of vacancy. Pray for God’s wisdom & guidance for those responsible for discerning God’s appointment of our next Incumbent, for unity between the people of both the church families of Wollescote and Pedmore.
November 7, 2025 at 7:25 AM
At Wollescote, please give thanks for those who support & minister with us during our time of vacancy. Pray for God’s wisdom & guidance for those responsible for discerning God’s appointment of our next Incumbent, for unity between the people of both the church families of Wollescote and Pedmore.
Claire Cox, from St Mary's Church Old Swinford, offers a reflection for November - a month of remembrance. vimeo.com/1133473119
Claire Cox Remembrance Reflection 2025
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November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Claire Cox, from St Mary's Church Old Swinford, offers a reflection for November - a month of remembrance. vimeo.com/1133473119
At St Mark, Pensnett, please pray for our parish during this time of change. We give thanks for all who are supporting us during this time and for our ongoing contact with children at local schools. Clergy: Nigel Traynor.
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
At St Mark, Pensnett, please pray for our parish during this time of change. We give thanks for all who are supporting us during this time and for our ongoing contact with children at local schools. Clergy: Nigel Traynor.
Please pray for the Protestant Church of Central Germany. The church year is coming to an end. We give thanks for the harvest and what the year has given to us. We remember the dead and the living. Let us be thankful.
November 5, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Please pray for the Protestant Church of Central Germany. The church year is coming to an end. We give thanks for the harvest and what the year has given to us. We remember the dead and the living. Let us be thankful.
Pray for the diocesan HR team and the work they do to help parishes with recruitment as well as support diocesan staff. Jo Hyrons, Becky Lowe, Fiona Edlington, Liz Toone.
November 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Pray for the diocesan HR team and the work they do to help parishes with recruitment as well as support diocesan staff. Jo Hyrons, Becky Lowe, Fiona Edlington, Liz Toone.
We pray for the Bishop’s Office team: Stuart Currie, Catrine Ball, Helen Shakespeare and Fleur Fisher. We give thanks for their work.
November 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We pray for the Bishop’s Office team: Stuart Currie, Catrine Ball, Helen Shakespeare and Fleur Fisher. We give thanks for their work.
May Christ who makes saints of sinners, who has transformed those we remember, raise and strengthen us that we may transform the world; and may God give to us and to all those we love, his comfort and his peace, his light and his joy, in this world and the next. Amen.
November 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
May Christ who makes saints of sinners, who has transformed those we remember, raise and strengthen us that we may transform the world; and may God give to us and to all those we love, his comfort and his peace, his light and his joy, in this world and the next. Amen.