A glorious noise and all that’s jazz…
Published: 19th October 2020Bishop-designate Matthew’s improvises in his Pastoral Letter for October 2020
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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.
Appointments and Departures
Published: 12th October 202012th October 2020
Churches receive lifeline grants
Published: 9th October 2020Shrewsbury Abbey and St Mary's in Stafford are awarded part of the £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund.
The Hands of God?
Published: 8th October 2020Developing our Dementia-Friendly Churches Network
Survivors must be heard
Published: 7th October 2020The Bishop of Lichfield responds to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse investigation report.
Stoke-on-Trent supermarket vicar Bill online
Published: 2nd October 2020A Stoke supermarket worker who helped keep food on our plates will participate in the Church of England’s national online service.
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Matthew to be new Bishop of Stafford
Published: 23rd September 2020Downing Street confirms Matthew Parker, current Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent, will become bishop.
#NewRevs 2020
Published: 23rd September 202015 new deacons will be ordained at Lichfield Cathedral this weekend.
Shropshire vicar leads national online service
Published: 18th September 2020‘Everyone is made in the image of God’ - Christians with disabilities lead powerful national online service
Supporting people hit in the pocket by Covid-19
Published: 17th September 2020Transforming Communities Together's financial resilience team has grown to help those who need support.
Appointments and Departures
Published: 11th September 202011th September 2020
Students welcomed back to our universities
Published: 10th September 2020University Chaplains across the diocese look forward to welcoming students at the start of the strangest term ever - and advise on ways to thrive.
Chad walk crosses boundaries
Published: 4th September 2020The Bishop of Lichfield visited 27 churches named after St Chad as he walked across the diocese.
Faith resources as dementia advances
Published: 4th September 2020An occupational therapist recently asked me a really good question that got me thinking
Shrewsbury vicar nominated for global motoring award
Published: 3rd September 2020A lockdown project bringing together classic car enthusiasts has been shortlisted alongside motoring legends Le Mans and Goodwood racetracks.
Appointments and Departures 20th August 2020
Published: 20th August 2020Appointments and Departures 20th August 2020
The Promptings of God in Residential Care Home Worship
Published: 19th August 2020No service plan should be expected to survive contact with the congregation...
Residential care visiting: Latest MHA good practice to share
Published: 17th August 2020Residential care homes involve a community of residents and relatives, and staff – and Care home communities have been particularly impacted by Covid-19 restrictions.
Walking with St Chad
Published: 4th August 2020The Bishop of Lichfield is on a trek to all churches in the diocese named after his ancient predecessor.
Churches set to help thousands in financial difficulty
Published: 3rd August 2020A major expansion of a training will help churches support those hit hard financially by Covid-19.
St Chads Retreat Centres re-open
Published: 31st July 2020Shallowford House and Dovedale House are both taking bookings now.
Farm Worker Welfare App picks the good fight
Published: 23rd July 2020Churches looking out for seasonal workers and criminal exploitation
Burntwood Be A Friend brings hope beyond lockdown
Published: 20th July 2020A church-based community project which has helped thousands of people is set to continue into the future.
Appointments and Departures 13th July 2020
Published: 13th July 2020Latest Appointments and Departures
Stoke-on-Trent school wins mental health award
Published: 13th July 2020St Paul's CofE Primary School is recognised by the Carnegie Centre Of Excellence For Mental Health In Schools.
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
Sharon to be cathedral's new Canon Theologian
Published: 9th July 2020The Revd Dr Sharon Prentis will help the diocese focus on "full participation and justice".
Church buildings to reopen for public worship
Published: 23rd June 2020The Bishop of Lichfield welcomes the Government's announcement that public worship and weddings can restart on 4 July.
