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​Ordinations

10 candidates will be ordained in the Cathedral
next weekend to serve in parishes across the
Diocese. Three candidates will be ordained
Deacon and will enter their first year of training
as a curate. A further seven candidates have
completed their first year and will be ordained
Priest, after which they will be able to preside at the Holy Communion. 

To be ordained Priest at 2pm next Saturday: 

• Kalantha Brewis serving at St.Barnabas with ChristChurch, Tolladine in Worcester 

• Alex French serving at St. Mary, Oldswinford, Stourbridge 

• RickTett serving at Holy Trinity, Eckington & St. James, Defford cum St. Peter, Besford

• Orion Edgar serving in the Benefice of Pershore with Pinvin, Wick and Birlingham 

• Chris Enwerem serving at St John the Evangelist, Dudley Wood & Cradley Heath 

• Sue Hale serving at St.Mark’s, Pensnett

• SallieButcher serving in Teme Valley North, Shrawley & Witley with Abberley 

To be ordained Deacon at 10am next Sunday: 

• Becky Elliott, who will serve in the West Worcestershire Rural Team

• James Treasure, who will serve as part of the Kidderminster West Team Ministry

• Paula Honniball, who will serve in St. John the Baptist, Claines & St. George’s Worcester 

The Bishop of Worcester will preside at both ordinations, assisted by the Bishop of
Dudley, and the Revd Rhiannon King, who is Director of Mission in the Church of
England, Birmingham will preach. 

Please pray for all those being ordained next weekend as they begin the next phase
of their faith journey.

Dudley Deanery – Rural Dean: Dominic Melville 

Diocese of Argyll and the Isles (Scotland): Bishop Kevin Pearson 

Diocese of Connor (Ireland): Bishop Alan Abernethy 

Diocese of Lolland-Falster (Denmark): Bishop Steen Skovsgaard 

Diocese of The Northern Territory (Australia): Bishop Greg Anderson

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​Halas Team Ministry

Please pray for the medieval Church and holy well of St. Kenelm, Romsley and for the
visitors and pilgrims who come here to pray. For the hall and prayer centre in the village,
and the children’s work and hospitality that happens there, for our church school,
Head: Suzanne Shackleton; for Community ALM Selina Tromans. Clergy: Dominic
Melville; Reader: Pat Hall 

Diocese of Northern Philippines: Bishop Brent Alawas with Suffragan Bishop Miguel Yamoyam

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​Dudley Town Churches

Please pray for the Christian presence and witness of St Edmund’s Church within
the town and for the congregation, especially as the church begins to work with
Heritage Lottery Fund to conserve and interpret the building for the wider community.
Clergy: Tom Atfield 

Diocese of Northern Malawi (Central Africa): Bishop Fanuel Emmanuel Magangani

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​Diocese of Morogoro

Finding adequate transport for the bishop is a real problem, yet vital in a diocese
covering so large an area. Bishop Godfrey’s car is reaching the end of its life. Please
pray for the generosity which will enable the church to meet this need, and for the
ability to maintain pastoral care over a dispersed area. 

Diocese of Northern Luzon (Philippines): Vacant

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​Celebration of Ministry in Stourport

Today people from churches across Stourport
deanery will come together for fun, food and
fellowship – an event to celebrate and affirm
the wide variety of lay ministries that take
place within our parishes. 

During the afternoon people will have
chance to enjoy each other’s company over
a cup of tea and piece of cake, or listen to
music provided by one of the church music
groups. The local hand bell group went down
a treat last year and will be back again this
year. There will be games to play (the giant
Connect4 will make a return) as well as
displays and resources for people to explore. 

Each year the way we celebrate and affirm the wide variety of lay ministries changes.
This year we have the privilege of experiencing for ourselves the different types of
outreach taking place to children and families, such as Open the Book and Messy
Church. There will be Bible reading, singing, prayer and activities.

Deanery Mission Developer, Victoria Day, said: “People seem to really value the
opportunity to get together with people they don’t see on a regular basis as well as a
chance to make new friends. The event provides a space for fellowship, gives thanks to
God for the gifts of His people and reminds us that together we are the Body of Christ”

Please pray for all those involved in lay ministry – both formal and informal 

Dudley Deanery – Rural Dean: Dominic Melville 

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland: Bishop Agnes Sigurdardottir,
with Bishops Kristjan Ingolfsson and Solveig Lara Gudmundsdottir 

The Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church: Bishop Carlos Lozano
Diocese of Northern California (USA): Bishop Barry Beisner

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​Dudley Town Churches

Pray for the community of St James. For Churchwardens Gwen Taylor and Chris Gillam.
Pray especially for much needed help with our children’s work and vision for our future.
Clergy: Joanna Anderson; Reader: John Taylor 

Diocese of Northern Argentina – (South America) Bishop Nicholas Drayson
with Suffrangan Bishops Mateo Alto, Urbano Duarte and Cristiano Rojas

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​Dudley Town Churches

Pray for St Thomas & St Luke (‘Top Church’) during a time of vacancy, exploring new
futures and the congregation at a time of change. For Churchwarden Maureen Westley.
Reader: Maggie Clift 

Diocese of North West Australia: Bishop Gary Nelson 

Diocese of North Queensland (Australia): Bishop William Ray w Assistant Bishop Saibo Mabo

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