The Coming
Published: 2nd December 2020Bishop Michael’s Pastoral Letter for December 2020
News
The long and winding road
Published: 19th October 2020Bishop Clive peaks in his Pastoral Letter for November 2020?
A glorious noise and all that’s jazz…
Published: 19th October 2020Bishop-designate Matthew’s improvises in his Pastoral Letter for October 2020
Exploring Outdoor Worship - Forest Church Taster events
Published: 16th October 2020A lot of people are thinking about doing outdoor worship not just in response to Covid-19. For many there is also an increasing desire to connect with God in nature, both as an expression of their spirituality but also with an environmental focus.
Treasured Possession
Published: 13th July 2020Bishop Clive's pastoral letter for August 2020
I was glad…
Published: 9th July 2020Bishop Michael’s pastoral letter for July 2020
Paperchains - pandemic, prison - profession
Published: 12th June 2020The untold experience of pandemic Britain - and how you can bring it to light
Stay alert to God – love your neighbour – change the world
Published: 26th May 2020Without a bishop in Stafford, this month's Pastoral Letter comes from the Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent
Alternative (doorstep) Realities
Published: 28th April 2020Glimpses of a parallel world
When two or three can’t gather in His name
Published: 3rd April 2020This time of lockdown has the feeling of a Narnian season: it is always spring, but never Easter.
They Stayed Together
Published: 9th March 2020A remarkable display of ecumenical unity gives a germ of hope grounded in reality
Do the little things
Published: 2nd March 2020March begins with two significant Saints' Days, people renowned for humility and kindness
Making whole-ness and the wilderness
Published: 24th January 2020During the vacancy for bishop of Stafford, archdeacons write some of the monthly bishops' pastoral letters
Star Qualities
Published: 24th January 2020Bishop Sarah’s Pastoral Letter for January 2020
Places of Welcome - on the up in Bloxwich
Published: 3rd December 2019Safe places for everyone to connect and belong
A vapour trail through Advent
Published: 1st December 2019Stillness and the Patron Saint of Preparation?
A builder’s vision
Published: 1st November 2019Bishop Geoff's final Pastoral Letter - November 2019
Space, the final frontier
Published: 1st October 2019Not just once upon a time...
Eco-residents
Published: 1st September 2019Three words to put our house in order from the Bishop of Lichfield.
Open and active
Published: 1st August 2019Are we fit for purpose?
Brave and ambitious
Published: 1st July 2019The new Bishop of Shrewsbury, Sarah Bullock looks forward
Let the Rebellion begin!
Published: 3rd June 2019Diocesan commits to action on climate change
The story of the Cross
Published: 31st May 2019Andrew Brazier tells us why he walked to London with a cross made out of knives.
See the power
Published: 1st May 2019What do you expect when you pray?
Bringing slavery to the surface
Published: 8th April 2019How a new phone app is highlighting slavery in our communities.
Hope and New Life
Published: 1st April 2019Elections and Celebration
Deservedly Famous
Published: 1st March 2019True celebrities and icons of our time
Extra Ordinary Presence
Published: 31st January 2019In conversation with an eminent speaker
No defence for deference
Published: 2nd January 2019As we enter the new year, Bishop Clive is alert to a clash of theological truth and cultural hangover.
Reclaiming Christ for Christmas?
Published: 20th December 2018Does Christian clamouring reflect fear more than faith?
