Parish News
St Peters Tidy up the Churchyard!
The sun shone while a team of volunteers were busy in the churchyard. We satisfyingly managed to fill the tipper truck, which Cathedral Kitchens had offered us (thank you) .
We used the event to launch “ Friends of St Peters” If you would like to join, please contact jane@mlwc.church and we will let you know when the next event takes place.
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Community Celebration Event
On the evening of Friday 6th June, Malvern Hills District Council held a Community Celebration evening at Hanley Swan Village Hall. It was a wonderful evening celebrating volunteers, community & arts projects and partnership working across the Malvern Hills district.
We were entertained with poetry and cello performances from young people and delicious vegan food was served.
Monica & Carol were presented with a framed certificate on behalf of all of the Community Fridge volunteers, who were nominated in the ‘Team’ category.
Sheilah Daughtree showcased the preservation work on the fabric Reredos, at St Peter’s church in which Sarah Clark supported her in finding some funding. Sheilah also displayed some of her beautiful quilts.
It was a super opportunity to celebrate so many fantastic projects and people within our local area.
Walk to Worcester Pilgrimage: Sunday 4th May 2025
Our journey started from St Peters, heading off to Madresfield churchyard for a picnic lunch. Sheilah and Pat joined us there, bringing cake.
Powick gave us a warm welcome with cake and tea. More pilgrims joined us at Diglis Bridge and we approached Worcester along the river. Kit joined us in the Cathedral and we enjoyed the evening worship together. It was a lovely reflective and peaceful day, and a chance to make new friendships.
https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/worcester-cathedral-pilgrimage-in-a-day
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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 )