Nine Leaders representing Christians, Buddists, Hindus, Jews Muslims and Sikhs have together sent a letter to David Cameron supporting the government's decision to host a 'Hunger Summit' and place hunger on the G8 agenda this weekend.
November is the month for REMEMBERING - and this is very much reflected in the life of our Church.
Anglican and Catholic bishops, united in their support for the poor, visited Stoke-on-Trent foodbank as part of the #ListenToGod campaign led by Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
...with seats at Lichfield Cathedral The Bishop of Lichfield and Chapter of its Cathedral have announced seven new recipients of the title Prebendary.
Revd Preb Dr Jane Tillier appointed Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill and the Bishop of Stafford have been reflecting on the Francis Report into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Good food and a story are key parts of Christmas celebrations, but a series of meetings in leafy Staffordshire are hearing some with less happy endings.
Lindsey Hall reflects on the life of an American icon during Black History Month.
TGI Monday has been shortlisted for a Premier Digital Award for 'Most Creative Use of Social Media'.
Blue Peter and vanishing islands: in Creationtide, we delight afresh at the bounty of God's creation and commit to being good stewards of it. Yet, as I witnessed in the Solomon Islands, we need to act now because our inaction is costing livelihoods and lives. Christian Aid's resources and its 'Big Switch' campaign show how we can make a difference.
A pilot project to help churches provide dementia-friendly services and meetings in northern Shropshire is being expanded and rolled out across the rest of the Diocese.
People from all around the Diocese of Lichfield have been meeting the new bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave as he has toured the diocese and walked part of the Two Saints Way as part of his 'Season of Welcome'
"First and foremost I am a child of God" - a vital reminder to all of us, and a note-to-self for the new Bishop of Lichfield
Bishop Michael, who is Chair of the Council of Christians and Jews, has warmly welcomed the Archbishop of Canterbury's words condemning the 'virus' of antisemitism. At a speech to the CCJ in Staines this week, Bishop Michael said, 'There is a fundamental truth that Jews and Christians hold in common: we are taught, and we believe, that men and women are made in the image of God.'
A statement relating to the response to the Government's consultation on same sex marriage
DAC sectary retires - hear Diocesan Synod tributes
On 1 July 2012, Thirteen new clergy were ordained by the Bishop of Lichfield at a service in Lichfield Cathedral
Baby postpones Curate's ordination
Projects' could find their way into German churches
Volunteers take centre stage for celebrations
Certificates are presented to recognise 25 years service
"The Diocese of Mercia, this diocese, is a borderland diocese. Living in borderlands is risky business; crossing boundaries generates anxiety; that is why we need a culture, locally of informed risk-taking, and centrally of thoughtful permission-giving. " So says +Michael in his first presidential address to Diocesan Synod.
A former Finance Minister was among the speakers calling for openness and honesty in the tax affairs of multi-national companies at a campaign event in Shrewsbury
The Bishop of Lichfield has expressed his delight at news of today's re-launch of the RESTART service aimed at helping ex-offenders break free from criminal activity. The service is run by Stoke-on-Trent charity Saltbox.
Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month
Ash Wednesday is latest to centre on growth theme
Church members from across the Diocese of Lichfield are being invited to take part in a special meeting of the Diocesan Synod next month to discuss the way forward on the Church of England's women bishops legislation.
Each of the four bishops in the Lichfield Diocese has been speaking of their individual disappointment and concerns following the vote on women bishops
Three top off a record breaking season for St Peter's
Churches prepare for November 30th Diocesan Day of Prayer for young people and children after Reaching New Generations gets go-ahead