Welcome to the table: Connecting through Dementia

Community & Diversity

Tuesday 7 October 2025

Dementia is part of every community – including our church communities. Join our Autumn Dementia-Friendly Church network meeting in person. After the regular 12:30 Eucharist (all are welcome!) we’ll meet at 1:15pm round the Fenland Black Oak Table in the Cathedral, made from a 5,000 year old tree – bring your own packed lunch. Then from 2:30-4:30pm we’ll continue across the road in The Old Stables for further sharing of stories, resources and experiences, as we learn from one another, keeping connection through dementia.

For more information, contact sarah.thorpe@lichfield.anglican.org

Who is it for: Clergy, pastoral care assistants, anyone involved/interested in becoming a more dementia-friendly church, anyone affected by dementia and – particularly – anyone who is part of our Dementia-Friendly Church Network.

Course Hosts: Sarah Thorpe (Dementia-Friendly Church Enabler, Diocese of Lichfield)

Time: 1:15pm - 4:30pm

Venue: Lichfield Cathedral (1:15-2:30pm); Old Stables [next to the Cathedral] (2:30pm-4:30pm).

Address - Lichfield Cathedral, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LD.  

Note: Parking in The Close is limited to permit holders only, with a limited number of spaces at the west front for blue badge holders. Please use a nearby car park.

For more information on planning your visit, see https://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/visit-the-cathedral/planning-your-visit/>

Cost: Free

Booking Link: https://DementiaFriendlyWelcomeToTheTable.eventbrite.co.uk (please book before the end of September)