The Parish Church of St John Baptist, Claines, Worcester, is a welcoming Church. It is an ancient Parish serving 5000 people ; with its first vicar in 957!
Such a joyous service. Lovely to be back in my first living now as Archdeacon to install a wonderful new priest who I know will be a blessing to the whole community
We are delighted share this message from Bishop John:
The Bishop of Worcester is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Sarah Carwardine as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Claines St John the Baptist and the Benefice of Worcester St George with St Mary Magdalene.
Very good to be part of café church at St John the Baptist, Claines, this morning. What a wonderful group of highly gifted and hard working people lead it. Thank you!
On this last day of school term for 2023, I give thanks and pray for all the students and teaching staff. May they have a joy filled and restful Christmas break.
What a privilege and pleasure to have Bishop John lead our service and preach a great sermon. Thank you for encouraging the Christmas Choir. And lovely to have H-J with us too. A joyful Christmas to you both from St George’s !
Here is the top of the new pinnacle replacing one that fell during Storm Arwen exactly two years ago today, taken at the topping out ceremony today. It’s 18ft tall: congratulations to all involved in making it and putting it in place.
GOOD FRIDAY 7 April
PILGRIMAGE TO THE PASSION PLAY
Route and estimated timings
Those who can take turns carrying a large wooden cross pausing for a short reading and prayer at each stop. Dogs, children, babies in buggies, and people in mobility scooters are all welcome.
This Saturday - Claines Parish Hall 4pm - 5.30pm
Come dressed as a Pirate if you want to (or anything you like really!) There will be Pancakes, Games, Prizes, Hot Dogs and Refreshments
Friends I give you this lovely reredos carving of #StWulfstan, from @ClainesChurch where he founded the first stone church on the site of the original wooden chapelry. Trusting in future, a time and space set aside - and it’s blessing the community still
S. Wulfstan, pray for us
A lovely service celebrating Epiphany - the Magi have arrived, & chalk was blessed. In the North Porch we chalked where the doorway will be for the new toilet…20 ✝️C✝️M✝️B✝️23
Thank you to choir & musicians and to Rev Jo for the traditional French Epiphany cake,Galette des Rois