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.
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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.
The Vicar's Wife gives the secret to domestic sainthood
Published: 30th October 2013A vicar's wife from West Bromwich will today launch her book 'The Ministry of a Messy House: Grace in Place of Guilt' at an event in Birmingham's biggest Christian bookshop. See Video
Local vicar elected to attend House of Bishops
Published: 30th October 2013Barlaston vicar Jane Tillier has been elected as one of eight female clergy nationwide who will attend the House of Bishops.
Confirmation at Messy Church
Published: 25th October 2013In October 2013, the first Confirmation service took place in a Messy Church congregation in the Diocese of Lichfield. See Video
The baptism of Prince George
Published: 23rd October 2013We thank almighty God for the gift of new life. May God the Father, who has received you by baptism into his Church, pour upon you the riches of his grace, that within the company of Christ's pilgrim people you may daily be renewed by his anointing Spirit, and come to the inheritance of the saints in glory. Amen.
Worship "must be authentic to the community" says Bishop Jonathan
Published: 22nd October 2013"Worship which connects the people of God with their creator must be authentic to the community" says Bishop Jonathan in a letter to clergy and lay ministers
Raising money for Syria
Published: 21st October 2013A 1935 Bentley was the star attraction at St Peter's, Little Aston, at a carwash in aid of the Syrian refugee crisis.
Bishop opens new credit union shop
Published: 21st October 2013The Bishop of Stafford, Geoff Annas, has opened a new branch of the Staffordshire Credit Union in the heart of the county town.
Shrewsbury church in award final
Published: 18th October 2013People around St Alkmunds church in the centre of Shrewsbury are on tenterhooks this week as they anticipate the results of the prestigious English Heritage Angel Awards. In the meantime, English Heritage have produced short videos about each of the finalists.
St Chad's Jobs Club opened by local MP
Published: 17th October 2013St Chad's Church, together with the city council, Wolverhampton Inter-Faith & Regeneration Network and SiteLearn formally opened a new Job Club on Friday.
'Church is not a Franchise' says Selwyn Lecturer
Published: 15th October 2013In the 2013 Selwyn Lecture held this week at Lichfield Cathedral, Canon George Lings compared fresh expressions of church as children with the same DNA but different characters rather than replicas of existing churches. See video.
Honours awarded to six priests in the Diocese
Published: 14th October 2013On 29 September, six long-serving priests were made Prebendaries of Lichfield Cathedral by Bishop Jonathan with the Dean, Adrian Dorber.
Church life is child’s play for new curate Jo
Published: 14th October 2013The second story about one of this weekend's new ordinands, Jo Williams hopes to help disciples grow through all sorts of activities.
Rambling Rev is star of beer festival
Published: 11th October 2013A Stoke-on-Trent vicar has become the star of a real ale festival with a special brew named after him.
Matthew Parker is the new Archdeacon of Stoke
Published: 11th October 2013Matthew is all Stoked up after four hundred people gathered in Lichfield Cathedral on Tuesday evening to witness his Collation, Induction and Welcome as Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent and his Installation as an Honorary Canon.
Lay Readers accrue four centuries of experience
Published: 11th October 2013With over four centuries of experience between them, sixteen Lay Readers were given special recognition at Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday. Another eight were formally welcomed to the diocese and one was licensed for the first time.
Howzat?! Lichfield Clergy in Cricket scorcher
Published: 11th October 2013The Diocese of Lichfield battled the Diocese of London yesterday in the final of the 2013 Church Times Cricket Cup.
Delivering babies, buildings and, soon, baptisms
Published: 11th October 2013Mia Smith left the north-east of England and a career as a midwife and nurse to bring up her family, and moved to Shropshire as her husband moved jobs.
New Generations Reaching for Summer Soulace.
Published: 16th September 2013The summer has seen a rash of events for new generations - here is VIDEO and an insight from some participants around the diocese.
Children At Risk- Bishop Calls for Action
Published: 16th September 2013CHILDREN AT RISK – We Have a Part to Play
Picture Man's Lasting Image
Published: 16th September 2013DVD ensures that 175th celebration flower festival is not forgotten
Celebration and Publication
Published: 16th September 2013A Staffordshire Clergywoman has two reasons to be cheerful this month.
‘Boycott: god-like behaviour’ says bishop
Published: 16th September 2013As Christians celebrated Pentecost yesterday, the Bishop of Shrewsbury compared his encounter with the cricketing deity and commentator with the third person of God, the Holy Spirit.
New Archdeacon to Stoke church’s mission
Published: 16th September 2013The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill has appointed a successor to the post of Archdeacon of Stoke. The new Archdeacon of Stoke will be the Revd Matthew Parker who is currently Team Rector of the Leek and Meerbrook Team of churches and Rural Dean for the Leek Deanery.
Forgiveness and repentance confirmed behind bars.
Published: 16th September 2013Despite risks of drowning, and prison walls, "God breaks through the most secure of defences, liberating hearts and minds, and turning lives around." says Bishop Clive. About a hundred people crowded into the chapel at Swinfen Hall Prison near Lichfield on Sunday morning for a very special service.