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.
Generous passion for the gospel includes working in unity
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
2023 new Readers gather for last time at Queens Foundation before licensing by Bishop Michael in September
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As exam season begins to recede in requests at prayer meetings and results play on many minds, one of our school chaplains considers how we can all act when tested.
23rd May 2023
Mark Davis, currently principal of St Peter's CE Academy Bratton (Telford) has been appointed as the new Diocesan Director of Eduction with effect from September.
Our third Dementia Action Week story comes from Shropshire
Our second Dementia Action Week blog comes from Di Holt, a Reader at St Luke’s Church, Cannock.
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Schools as well as churches can become Dementia-friendly places. St Paul's Longton is one school taking steps:
Bishop Michael listens to children 'Sing for the King' and looks forward to the Coronation weekend
In the run up to Dementia Action Week, prayers are the solace many have contributed in our Share A Prayer Through Dementia Initiative.
With a week to reflect after his final service in the diocese, Bishop Clive thanks many.
The diocese's Racial Justice and Inclusion Tasking Group sent a group of people to the first national conference around intercultural mission hosted by Oxford Diocese in Slough this week.
This year, people from across the diocese have contributed prayers from the heart, with our “Share a Prayer through Dementia” initiative, giving fresh prayers to use in Dementia Action Week (15-21 May)
Forty people gathered on the boundary of Lichfield and Hereford dioceses last week for a 'Pioneer Mission and Fresh Expressions Catalyst Day'.
Marking the lives of a British teenager and Greek saint in one April weekend
12th April 2023
The Diocese says Goodbye to Bishop Clive, Bishop of Wolverhampton, this week. After 17 years he retires as the most long-serving bishop in that See, and the most experienced member of the Lichfield Bishop's staff team.
A bit of Bananarama theology to start a Monday morning...
On Easter morning, Bishop Michael considers resurrection and coronation - and how they manifest symbols of power and authority.
Easter Day, a time for celebration - Easter eggs and bunnies? "Yes to all of that!" says Bishop Sarah - read why!
The former Archbishop of Wales spoke to over 100 Readers from across Lichfield Diocese.
Bishop Michael reflects on the General Synod vote on blessings for those in same-sex relationships and launches a new chaplaincy team to offer support in this area.
The Revd Zoe Heming represented General Synod at Buckingham Palace.
Integration of Transforming Communities Together with the diocese will ensure stability and sustainability.
The contributions of lay people to the life of churches across the dioceses was celebrated on St Chad's Day.
Churchyards are very important places for those whose loved ones are buried there, but a survey of visitors to some churchyards in Sussex found that they are often visited by people who value their peace and beauty. The Churchyard Award Scheme has been running for over 30 years. It’s run by volunteers to celebrate the work of volunteers in maintaining and developing churchyards and church gardens across the diocese of Lichfield.
Emails, debate and Lent
The Bishop of Lichfield will represent the diocese in the House of Lords.
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