New Wolverhampton team embark

Two archdeacons are commissioned for new roles in the south of the diocese.

Climate change at Selwyn Lecture

The Bishop of Sheffield explores the challenge of climate breakdown in the light of Genesis.

Cupcakes, butterflies, favourite books and china mugs

More talk, more tables please!

A builder’s vision

Bishop Geoff's final Pastoral Letter - November 2019

Hope flowers in Stafford

A Stafford church's flower festival highlights creation care call.

Telford New Church on a mission

The Revd Matt Beer is licensed to lead a new model of church in Telford.

Sarah steps down

Sarah Schofield steps down as Bishop's Adviser For Women In Ministry.

September 2019

Appointments and Departures

Space, the final frontier

Not just once upon a time...

Farewell gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann

People are invited to contribute to a leaving gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann Annas.

Mothers' Union celebrates

The transformational work of the Mothers' Union is heralded at Lichfield Cathedral.

"Dear Church"

Making sense of an upside-down world

Thousands join in climate action

Thousands of people across the diocese called for climate justice.

Monastic and parish life meet

Anglican monk Peter Allan is starting a new life in a Shropshire parish.

Churches rally for Climate Action Day

Dozens of events are planned in churches and schools across the diocese.

"Dear Younger-self..."

Brave and foolish or a wasted time?

St Mark's secures Lottery support

Stoke-on-Trent church has a funding lifeline to help it reach out to the community.

Archdeacon Sue commissioned into new role

The Venerable Sue Weller is installed as Archdeacon Missioner of Lichfield.

Children call for climate justice at cathedral event

Hundreds of schoolchildren will call for climate justice on 20 September.

Celebrating a warm welcome in Lichfield District

Dozens of volunteers gather to celebrate Places of Welcome in Lichfield and beyond.

"Dear Carers"

An open letter to those with a sacred vocation

New lay ministers commissioned

17 people were commissioned at a special service at Lichfield Cathedral.

"Dear Dementia..."

Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself

Eco-residents

Three words to put our house in order from the Bishop of Lichfield.

Bishop signs open letter on Brexit

The Bishop of Lichfield joins others in voicing concerns about a 'no-deal' Brexit.

Making way for woodland worship

A Staffordshire church has beaten a new path for local people to enjoy.

Places of Welcome hits 100

Lichfield Diocese now has 100 Places of Welcome - the latest in a care home!

July 2019

Julian returns as Archdeacon of Walsall

Julian Francis is moving across the West Midlands to be Archdeacon of Walsall.

Open and active

Are we fit for purpose?