News


Tackling loan sharks together

Published: 14th March 2019

The Church is at the center of a new charter to drive out loan sharks.


St Mary’s Ellesmere takes steps to become more dementia-friendly

Published: 7th March 2019

Jeremy Stretton is Dementia coordinator for a church in north Shropshire


New Chad statue to welcome pilgrims

Published: 7th March 2019

St Chad is to be immortalised with new public artwork to mark his 1,350th anniversary.


Lent Appeal to help vulnerable women

Published: 7th March 2019

Hearing first hand about how vulnerable women will benefit from the Bishop's Lent Appeal.


Transforming poverty through the silver screen

Published: 6th March 2019

I, Daniel Blake and the bible come together thanks to a Wolverhampton curate.


March 2019

Published: 6th March 2019

Appointments and Departures


Inspirational volunteers get first St Chad's Medals

Published: 5th March 2019

The inaugural St Chad's Medal awards took place at Lichfield Cathedral yesterday.


Farsi Christians celebrate Communion in mother tongue

Published: 4th March 2019

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


From New York to Shropshire

Published: 4th March 2019

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


Deservedly Famous

Published: 1st March 2019

True celebrities and icons of our time


Catwalk, Clotheshorses (and Dogcollars)

Published: 15th February 2019

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


Petton Church’s steps to become more dementia-friendly

Published: 7th February 2019

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


Extra Ordinary Presence

Published: 31st January 2019

In conversation with an eminent speaker


What would Jesus wear?

Published: 31st January 2019

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


January 2019

Published: 31st January 2019

Appointments and Departures


Holocaust victims remembered

Published: 25th January 2019

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


Blessing at farmers' centenary celebration

Published: 18th January 2019

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


Lottery boost for St Lucia's

Published: 18th January 2019

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


Ministry director stepping down

Published: 11th January 2019

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


Archdeacon Simon to stand down

Published: 10th January 2019

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


The Preb Jonathan Eades

Published: 3rd January 2019

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


No defence for deference

Published: 2nd January 2019

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

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