Places of Welcome back for cuppas and company
Published: 15th July 2021Volunteers across the Midlands are re-mobilising in churches and other community hubs to offer connection for the isolated.
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Pilgrimage to span Two Kingdoms
Published: 30th June 2021A 475-pilgrimage to Lichfield in St Chad's footsteps begins in Lindisfarne this weekend.
Megan to be new Archdeacon of Stoke
Published: 27th June 2021The Revd Dr Megan Smith has been named as the next Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.
Tribute paid to Les
Published: 24th June 2021Popular parish priest Les Rees has died at the age of 71.
Meet the #NewRevs2021
Published: 22nd June 202116 curates will be ordained at Lichfield Cathedral this weekend.
Making nature count in churchyards
Published: 15th June 2021Children got stuck into nature in a week of activities at a Pelsall church.
New Pioneer Minister for Stoke-on-Trent
Published: 14th June 2021Catherine Matlock to take on new role in Hanley and across the city.
Pat to be new DAC Chair
Published: 9th June 2021The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed the Revd Preb Pat Hawkins to key church buildings role.
Remembering Srebrenica
Published: 1st June 2021Churches are invited stand against hatred on Srebrenica Memorial Sunday 11 July
From Lament To Action
Published: 22nd April 2021The Bishop of Lichfield says the Church needs to respond courageously to the report of the Archbishops' Anti-Racism Task Force.
Greater convenience comes to Llanyblodwel
Published: 20th April 2021A £5,000 National Churches Trust Grant will help St Michael’s Church in Llanyblodwel pay for the modern toilets allowing to better serve the local community.
Bishop of Stafford consecrated
Published: 19th April 2021Matthew Parker is consecrated as the 12th Bishop of Stafford
Bishops pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip
Published: 9th April 2021The bishops of our diocese express sorrow at the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Church and community servants honoured on Maundy Thursday
Published: 1st April 2021Six people from across the diocese were recogised with 'Maundy money' from the Queen.
Bishop Michael's Easter Message 2021
Published: 31st March 2021The Bishop of Lichfield looks back on a candle mishap and forward in hope.
Mary takes on advocacy role
Published: 18th March 2021Mary Thomas is the Bishop of Lichfield's new Adviser for Women in Ministry.
Give thanks for your vaccination!
Published: 2nd March 2021The diocese has partnered with Christian Aid to help people pass on the blessing of Covid jabs.
Bishop backs Covid vaccination campaign
Published: 19th February 2021The Bishop of Lichfield and other senior church leaders are targeting Covid vaccination misinformation
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Finding a home in Stoke-on-Trent
Published: 12th February 2021Find out why a couple from Barlaston Church became foster carers - and how you can get involved.
Church community hub opens for vaccinations
Published: 29th January 2021Over 500 people were welcomed into community base at a Stoke-on-Trent church on its first day as a vaccination centre.
Review wants to hear from survivors
Published: 20th January 2021Listening to survivors of abuse is key to independent safeguarding review.
Bishop of Stafford update
Published: 14th January 2021Matthew Parker will be licensed as Episcopal Vicar for the Stafford Area on 28 January.
Bringing People Together
Published: 12th January 2021Building on the benefits of Places of Welcome in a period of social distancing and lockdowns, a pattern for combatting isolation led by our TCT team.
Cathedral hosting vaccine clinics
Published: 8th January 2021Lichfield Cathedral is to serve the community as a Covid vaccination centre.
Blessed labour or forced labour?
Published: 7th January 2021This Sunday, the First Sunday of Epiphany, is Plough Sunday where many pray for blessing on human labour near the start of the calendar year
All Saints funding boost
Published: 17th December 2020A Stoke-on-Trent church will install new community facilities thanks to a National Churches Trust grant.
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Hope in the darkness
Published: 17th December 2020The Bishop of Lichfield finds light and joy in singing close to home.
Lights for the lost
Published: 15th December 2020Churchyards in the Staffordshire Moorlands were lit up to remember the lost.
Adam is new TCT Chief Officer
Published: 8th December 2020Adam Edwards will lead Transforming Communities Work Together's work to tackle poverty and its causes across the region.
Courage needed on racial justice journey
Published: 26th November 2020Richard Reddie encourages churches to rise to the challenge at this year's Selwyn Lecture.