CECET launch to boost church schools
Published: 25th March 2014The Church of England Central Education Trust (CECET) launched on March 25th in Lichfield: a ground-breaking institution in UK education.
News
"People walked by and ignored me"
Published: 24th March 2014Richard Hill recounts his hour selling the Big Issue.
World Mission News
Published: 18th March 2014WMN March 2014
I’m a believer
Published: 18th March 2014Ian Hislop on religious TV.
The 2013 Bishop's Lent Appeal - what did it achieve?
Published: 6th March 2014What is the Lent Appeal? The Bishop's Lent Appeal is an annual invitation to people and parishes around the diocese to give generously to projects within the diocese and around the world. As we think about the 2014 appeal, here's a glimpse into what it achieves.
St Chad's Day
Published: 28th February 2014St Chad's Day will again be celebrated this Sunday, 2nd March. On Saturday it is the second annual Service of Commitment of the Community of St Chad.
Reaching New Generations
Published: 25th February 2014Reaching New Generations is one of the key themes of this diocese and the title of a series of celebrations around the diocese this month. Video
Celebrating Marriage
Published: 25th February 2014A Shrewsbury church is bidding for a place in the Guinness Book of Records at a service to renew wedding vows on Saturday 8 February.
Icons as Liturgical Art
Published: 13th February 2014February in Lichfield Cathedral will stand out as a great opportunity to contemplate the place of icons in our spiritual lives.
Courses - Lent to all
Published: 30th January 2014Like buses, home-grown Lent courses arrive in twos.
GraveTalk
Published: 30th January 2014Planning your own funeral and how we would like to be remembered are just two of the topics being discussed in 'GraveTalk', conversations being run in the Diocese of Lichfield to provide people with the opportunity to talk about funerals and death.
Tamworth Street Angels Commissioned
Published: 21st January 2014Members of Tamworth's Covenanting Churches (TCC) crowded into St Editha's Church on Sunday to celebrate the town's many social action projects and to commission Tamworth Street Angels.
Doing us credit
Published: 20th January 2014Shifnal is now served by a new FAIRshare Service Point.
"Re-enchanting Christianity" by Revd Dave Tomlinson
Published: 13th January 2014"Re-enchanting Christianity" is the subject of a lecture by Revd Dave Tomlinson at 10.00 on Monday 3rd February at the University of Wolverhampton.
Bishop Jonathan raises plight of Malaysia's Christians
Published: 9th January 2014The Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, has raised the question of freedom of worship for Malaysia's Christians in a parliamentary question.
Bishop Jonathan's Epiphany Message
Published: 6th January 2014In his first video of 2014, the Bishop of Lichfield encourages all Christians to play to their strengths and be involved in the worshipping life of their church.
Christmas starts with Christ
Published: 20th December 2013Looking for the ideal Christmas gift?
Christmas starts with Christ
Published: 19th December 2013We all know it's Christmas, but what does that mean?
Good News for shoppers
Published: 17th December 2013A Christian Bag for Life is a simple idea that comes from Steve Ryder.
Video Challenge set for young Christians
Published: 17th December 2013People aged 15-30 are being invited to express their faith through video in the 30-60-30 Challenge.
St Chads Volunteer Programme celebrates a milestone
Published: 13th December 201310 December 2014 was a very special day for the St Chads Volunteer Programme.
#ChristmasStarts...as a refugee
Published: 11th December 2013Good 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.
#ChristmasStarts...with a picture
Published: 10th December 2013Perhaps you were never Mary in your school nativity, and are still looking for your big moment?
Remembering Nelson Mandela
Published: 9th December 2013People across the diocese are giving thanks for the life of Nelson Mandela, whose life has transformed the nation of South Africa, and influenced generations all around the world.
Shropshire Light
Published: 20th November 2013Shropshire Light | A day conference for Christians across Shropshire. Former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey will be the keynote speaker. See video of last year's conference.
Shropshire Light
Published: 20th November 2013Shropshire Light was an all-age conference that attracted national attention, especially Lord Carey's speech.
All is safely gathered in
Published: 19th November 2013As the shops begin to proclaim the season of consumer fever, we are taking a moment to reflect back on an unusual celebration of God's generous provision.
The Nation Remembers
Published: 11th November 201311am on the 11th day of the 11th month - and the nation stops to remember.
Former Bishop of Shrewsbury introduced to the House of Lords
Published: 8th November 2013The Rt Revd Alan Smith, the former Area Bishop of Shrewsbury between 2001 & 2009, was introduced to the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 November.
Shawbury residents enjoy fruits of town and church working together
Published: 1st November 2013An unloved area on the edge of Shawbury has become a pleasant space for the community thanks to a project by the local parish council working with the Diocese of Lichfield. As well as tidying derelict land, paths have been laid enabling access for all. See video.
