Parish News
Installation of the Revd. James Williams
We were delighted to welcome Revd James Williams in his new role as priest-in-charge at a special service in the afternoon of 23rd March. The licensing was undertaken on behalf of the Acting Bishop of Worcester by Rt Revd Anthony Priddis, with the Venerable Mark Badger (Archdeacon of Worcester) preaching and Revd Gary Crellin, Area Dean, holding the service together.
Greetings from the community were brought by the deputy mayor of Malvern , Cllr David Mead, on behalf of our district and county wards by Cllr Natalie McVey, plus the heads of all three of the church schools in the parish, and rounded off by Geoff Richardson, chair of Churches Together in Malvern.
We expressed our joy that James and Sarah (plus Henry) are all staying in the parish to share in our mission to spread love, compassion, and understanding, and share the light of Christ with those around us.
After the service, a bountiful reception was held in the Link Room, where members of the congregations and community had the opportunity to share in fellowship with each other, extending a warm welcome from all our guests.
Left to Right: The Venerable Mark Badger, Revd. James Williams, The Rt. Revd. Anthony Priddis and Revd. Gary Crellin
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Donation from the Malvern Joggers
The Dementia Meeting Centre was thrilled to receive a big cheque from the Malvern Joggers this week. The DMC meets each Tuesday at the Ascension Hall, Somers Park Ave, Malvern WR14 1XA.
“Soup and Sing” is starting in April from 1230-230 each Tuesday. Open to all and very dementia friendly. Contact es@mlwc.church for more details or just turn up! (www.malverndementia.org.uk )
New Table Tennis Table for Resonate
As we felt that we needed some more equipment for our youth group Resonate, we asked Natalie McVey (one of our local county council councillors) if there was any help that she could provide to help us get it. She was very happy to help us and provided some funding for new equipment.
The young people who attend Resonate thought that a new table tennis table would be a great addition to the facilities at the club.
Monday night (3rd February 2025) was the grand unveiling, and it proved really very popular with the members of the club.
Christmas Fair
Ness & Sarah from MLWC with Paula Maidens
( Y5 teacher at St Matthias Primary School) at the event❄️! ‘
On Friday November 29th we had a fantastic Christmas Fair within St Matthias Church. We joined up with the staff and PTA of St Matthias Primary School in the planning and running of the event. Our hard work really paid off as we had a packed church full of families enjoying the festive fun and many stalls😀!
Thanks to everyone who was involved in the event either before, during or after.
Thanks to local councillor Fran Victory who paid for the very popular ‘Frozen’ themed bouncy castle!
Raise the Roof Raffle
1st Prize: New Year’s Hamper of exciting goodies!
2nd Prize: B&B Stay for 2 at Cowleigh Park Farm (subject to availability)
3rd Prize: Royal 3 Counties Show Tickets for Sunday 15th June 2025 for 2 Adults (Children Free)
Plus many other amazing prizes
The draw will take place at the New Years Eve Celebrations
with the Pontiacs at the Ascension Hall, Somers Park Avenue, WR14 1XA at 10pm
Please contact the Parish Office office@mlwc.church for tickets
