Farsi Christians celebrate Communion in mother tongue

A Wolverhampton church takes part in the national launch of Holy Communion in Persian.

From New York to Shropshire

New York priest Yejide Peters has begun a new role in the heart of Shrewsbury.

Deservedly Famous

True celebrities and icons of our time

Catwalk, Clotheshorses (and Dogcollars)

A Wolverhampton church hosted a fashion show with a difference on Monday...

Petton Church’s steps to become more dementia-friendly

The 14 churches of Ellesmere Deanery have signed up to becoming Dementia-friendly Churches

Extra Ordinary Presence

In conversation with an eminent speaker

What would Jesus wear?

A Wolverhampton church will feature a charity catwalk as 'fast fashion' is in the spotlight.

January 2019

Appointments and Departures

Holocaust victims remembered

School pupils join the Bishop of Lichfield on a visit to the National Holocaust Centre.

Blessing at farmers' centenary celebration

Soil, milk churns and a plough are blessed at a special service.

Lottery boost for St Lucia's

A formerly at-risk Shropshire church looks to the future thanks to repairs funding.

Ministry director stepping down

The Revd Lesley Bentley is to step down from a role she began in 2009.

Archdeacon Simon to stand down

The Archdeacon of Lichfield is standing down to devote himself to parish ministry.

The Preb Jonathan Eades

The Revd Preb Jonathan Eades died aged 67 on 28 December 2018.

No defence for deference

As we enter the new year, Bishop Clive is alert to a clash of theological truth and cultural hangover.

By another way

New Year message - back to normality, though it or we may have changed

Reclaiming Christ for Christmas?

Does Christian clamouring reflect fear more than faith?

December 2018

Appointments and Departures

Grassroots voices prompt mental health change

An initiative giving a voice to Wolverhampton people leads to City Council mental health pledge.

He came to His own

The Bishop of Lichfield encourages us to cross divides this Christmas.

Chaplaincy joins Christmas charity wrap

Ministry at Work teamed up with a Stoke-on-Trent accountants for a spot of Christmas wrapping.

Take 5 Churches

Read the experiences of two Dementia-Friendly Church coordinators

Tackling antisemitism together

The Bishop of Lichfield joins calls for people to eliminate antisemitism following a new survey.

Churches cross economic divides

An 'innovative and courageous' initiative has twinned churches in richer and poorer areas.

Cathedral hosts prayers for Brexit debate

People are invited to a special time of guided prayer on 11 December.

Unity at peace memorial service

Christians from the Diocese and Germany join for poignant service at war cemetery.

Gifts, baubles and community

As Bishop of Stafford does his Christmas shopping, his thoughts turn to worms and scones.

Green fingers transform churchyards

Churchyard volunteers are celebrated at a special event in Stafford.

November 2018

Refugee reporting centre rethink urged

Bishop calls for change as Stoke asylum seekers face 100-mile round trip to sign on.