Songs of Praise for People Impacted by Dementia

On 23 April Lichfield Cathedral hosted a Songs of Praise for people impacted by dementia with special guests Tony Christie and Lichfield Catheral Choristers.

Sharing each others' gifts for the growth of the church

Lichfield Diocese was well represented at the second Intercultural Church conference, hosted this year by Bishop Martyn Snow in Leicester Diocese just before Easter.

Archdeaconry of Salop: A statement from the Bishop of Lichfield

TikTok Vicar in parliament

The 'TikTok Vicar' from Aldridge, Revd David Sims was one of a select group of content creators invited to the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to join an Easter Roundtable highlighting Christian voices on the platform.

Stoke skyline restored

The church sometimes known as 'the Potters' Cathedral' is in the midst of £2million repair work. The Lord Mayor of Stoke and the Bishop of Stafford were among those who recently climbed to the top of the scaffolding around the tower to look at the recent repairs and admire the view of the city.

Pastoral arrangements in the Wolverhampton Episcopal Area for 2024

Bishop Michael writes with regard to the Bishop of Wolverhampton and Archdeacon of Walsall

Reflections from February General Synod

This February's General Synod meeting in London was held over a weekend - part of an attempt to balance the meetings to aid lay members, many of whom have to take holiday from employers in order to attend.

St Chad's Medallists 2024

Years of loyal service to parishes, schools and diocese were recognised last night when six medals were presented during a special service of evensong at Lichfield Cathedral with a further two to be presented at a future date.

Pointless achievement for Shropshire curate

A Shropshire curate and her husband are celebrating after winning on the BBC gameshow Pointless.

St Peter's makes the Difference

Pupils from two diocesan secondary schools helped the Archbishop of Canterbury launch a youth version of the Difference course last week.

Archdeacon of Walsall, The Ven Julian Francis to retire

The Archdeacon of Walsall, The Venerable Julian Francis, has announced that he is retiring from stipendiary ministry this spring. His last working day will be Wednesday 8th May 2024.

Rushall hits Gold

Rushall Parish Church is celebrating after being awarded the Gold standard in the Eco Awards, the highest award in the ARocha scheme and the first in the diocese.

Marking Mark at St Mark’s

To mark the beginning of Advent and a new year in the Church calendar, Hanley parish, Stoke-on-Trent, hosted a very special, collaborative reading of Mark’s Gospel.

Class act for ministry development

The training and development of Christian leaders, ordained and lay, receives a renewed focus this year with the appointment of Jules Smith to the post of Strategic Ministry Development Officer.

Christmas greetings from our bishops

Bishop Sarah, Matthew and Jonathan mull over themes of the season

Advent Anticipated

News from across the North Sea from Revd Preb Terry Bloor, curator of our diocesan exchange with the Nordkirche in northern Germany.

Buttons pull community together

An art project previously only seen in cathedrals has been central to a project pulling community together in a Shrewsbury parish.

Black History Month - parish zooms conversation on faith, justice and the CofE

The parish of St Andrews Church Aston welcomed Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin and Chine McDonald as special guests at their online book club.

Appeal for Gaza

Our bishops support the appeal launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Archbishop Hosam of Jerusalem to Christians across the world to support the Al Ahli Hospital's work by contributing to the Gaza Appeal.

Strengthening Communities

As the old TCT team resettles into their diocesan home, team leader Carrie Blount explains the team's passions and purpose

Archbishop Justin visits Market Drayton CAP debt centre

As patron of Christians Against Poverty, talks to clients and volunteers

St Chad Medal to celebrate six decades of service

Bishop Jan presented a Chad Medal to Ashley Canagasabey last week, recognising over six decades of service to Saint Chad's church in Stafford.

Readers celebrations - long and new service

Nine new Readers were licensed today to serve in parishes from the Shropshire/Cheshire border, to the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border and as far south as Wolverhampton. Three more completing 25 years service were celebrated and a new Warden of Readers commissioned too

Bishop welcomes Bishop-Designate

Bishop welcomes announcement of new Bishop of Birmingham

New chapter for Warden of Readers

After 11 years in the role, Archdeacon of Salop, the Ven Paul Thomas passes the bookmark to Revd Harvey Gibbons, Vicar of St Oswald’s, Oswestry and Rector of Rhydycroesau.

Changing chair of Diocesan Board of Finance

Former lay chair of Leek Deanery, David Wright follows John Naylor in the hot seat.

Knowing as a church we care

Christ Church Burntwood has been engaged with become a more dementia-friendly church at the heart of a dementia-friendly community for some while now.

Making it easy for congregations and visitors to express their generosity

Around two dozen people gathered at the diocesan offices in Lichfield last week to hear about fresh research into the giving habits of Anglican Christians in England and the latest ways that churches can disciple members to think about and act with generosity and enable visitors who want to donate.

Parishes Count on

More than a dozen parishes so far have logged wildlife in this year’s Love your Burial Ground Week and Churches Count on Nature 2023

Readers Celebrate at Queen’s Foundation

2023 new Readers gather for last time at Queens Foundation before licensing by Bishop Michael in September