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
News
Care Homes, Churches and Coronavirus
Published: 26th May 2020There are care homes across the diocese and some of these have been particularly hard hit by the Coronavirus...
Coronavirus and dementia
Published: 12th May 2020Challenge and change, conversations and connections
Churches' foodbank lifeline
Published: 12th May 2020Over 1,000 people were fed in March and April thanks to Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank.
Ministers can re-enter church buildings
Published: 6th May 2020The Bishop of Lichfield has written to all clergy and ministers with new guidance on them returning to church buildings.
Key worker Robert shares faith in national service
Published: 1st May 2020Bus driver Robert Vassell, who goes to church in Wolverhampton, is offering reassurance to passengers.
Helpline bringing villages together
Published: 30th April 2020A parish church office has become the hub of community coordination thanks to a new helpline.
Alternative (doorstep) Realities
Published: 28th April 2020Glimpses of a parallel world
Inspirational Stewart dies
Published: 20th April 2020The Revd Stewart Tyler - who ministered to many despite Motor Neurone Disease - has died aged 76.
Royal garden appointment for Wendy
Published: 17th April 2020A Shropshire woman and five others have been recognised for their community efforts by The Queen.
Appointments and Departures 15th April 2020
Published: 15th April 2020Appointments and Departures
Bishop Michael's Easter Message 2020
Published: 7th April 2020The Bishop of Lichfield reflects on the new challenges and opportunities of Easter this year.
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.
Virtual Prayer Wall and 'Light a candle' at Lichfield Cathedral
Published: 30th March 2020Offering creative new ways for people to express their faith.
Bishop urges churches to rise to Coronavirus challenge
Published: 16th March 2020Churches have a key role to play in communities across the region, says the Bishop of Lichfield.
New post to help churches fight modern slavery
Published: 12th March 2020Debbie Huxton will work with churches across the diocese in an exciting new partnership.
Tributes to Bishop David
Published: 11th March 2020The former Bishop of Gloucester David Bentley has died, after many years of service in Lichfield.
Cathedral appoints new Canon Chancellor
Published: 9th March 2020The Revd Dr Gregory Platten is Lichfield Cathedral's new Canon Chancellor.
They Stayed Together
Published: 9th March 2020A remarkable display of ecumenical unity gives a germ of hope grounded in reality
Appointments and Departures 6th March 2020
Published: 6th March 2020Appointments and Departures
Many waters cannot quench love
Published: 3rd March 2020The Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Rt Revd Sarah Bullock, reflects on the recent floods in Shropshire.
Unsung heroes celebrated at cathedral
Published: 3rd March 2020Volunteers from local churches receive St Chad's Medals from the Bishop of Lichfield.
Royal honour for Shropshire priest
Published: 2nd March 2020A vicar from Shropshire has been appointed as Chaplain to the Queen.
Do the little things
Published: 2nd March 2020March begins with two significant Saints' Days, people renowned for humility and kindness
Tributes paid to Sue
Published: 24th February 2020Sue Egerton, diocesan Mothers' Union President, has died after battling a long illness. Her funeral is on 3 March.
Appointments and Departures 19th February 2020
Published: 19th February 2020Appointments and Departures
Bishop's Lent Appeal to support vulnerable families
Published: 17th February 2020Acorns Children's Hospice in Walsall and South African clergy familes will benefit from this year's appeal.
105 people at Guernsey’s first Dementia-Friendly Carol Service
Published: 12th February 2020In summer 2018, I led a Dementia-Friendly Churches Training Day in Guernsey. It’s wonderful to hear from St Saviour’s Church there about the next steps they’ve taken
Offering a warm welcome
Published: 11th February 2020Funding from county councillors means even more people can benefit from Places of Welcome.
Rugeley counselling service celebrates 2nd anniversary
Published: 4th February 2020A free community counselling service based at a Rugeley church has worked with over 100 people.