News


Places of Welcome back for cuppas and company

Published: 15th July 2021

Volunteers across the Midlands are re-mobilising in churches and other community hubs to offer connection for the isolated.


Pilgrimage to span Two Kingdoms

Published: 30th June 2021

A 475-pilgrimage to Lichfield in St Chad's footsteps begins in Lindisfarne this weekend.


Megan to be new Archdeacon of Stoke

Published: 27th June 2021

The Revd Dr Megan Smith has been named as the next Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.


Tribute paid to Les

Published: 24th June 2021

Popular parish priest Les Rees has died at the age of 71.


Meet the #NewRevs2021

Published: 22nd June 2021

16 curates will be ordained at Lichfield Cathedral this weekend.


Making nature count in churchyards

Published: 15th June 2021

Children got stuck into nature in a week of activities at a Pelsall church.


New Pioneer Minister for Stoke-on-Trent

Published: 14th June 2021

Catherine Matlock to take on new role in Hanley and across the city.


Pat to be new DAC Chair

Published: 9th June 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed the Revd Preb Pat Hawkins to key church buildings role.


Remembering Srebrenica

Published: 1st June 2021

Churches are invited stand against hatred on Srebrenica Memorial Sunday 11 July


From Lament To Action

Published: 22nd April 2021

The 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 2021

A £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 2021

Matthew Parker is consecrated as the 12th Bishop of Stafford


Bishops pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip

Published: 9th April 2021

The 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 2021

Six people from across the diocese were recogised with 'Maundy money' from the Queen.


Bishop Michael's Easter Message 2021

Published: 31st March 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield looks back on a candle mishap and forward in hope.


Mary takes on advocacy role

Published: 18th March 2021

Mary Thomas is the Bishop of Lichfield's new Adviser for Women in Ministry.


Give thanks for your vaccination!

Published: 2nd March 2021

The diocese has partnered with Christian Aid to help people pass on the blessing of Covid jabs.


Bishop backs Covid vaccination campaign

Published: 19th February 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield and other senior church leaders are targeting Covid vaccination misinformation


Finding a home in Stoke-on-Trent

Published: 12th February 2021

Find 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 2021

Over 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 2021

Listening to survivors of abuse is key to independent safeguarding review.


Bishop of Stafford update

Published: 14th January 2021

Matthew Parker will be licensed as Episcopal Vicar for the Stafford Area on 28 January.


Bringing People Together

Published: 12th January 2021

Building 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 2021

Lichfield Cathedral is to serve the community as a Covid vaccination centre.


Blessed labour or forced labour?

Published: 7th January 2021

This 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 2020

A Stoke-on-Trent church will install new community facilities thanks to a National Churches Trust grant.


Hope in the darkness

Published: 17th December 2020

The Bishop of Lichfield finds light and joy in singing close to home.


Lights for the lost

Published: 15th December 2020

Churchyards in the Staffordshire Moorlands were lit up to remember the lost.


Adam is new TCT Chief Officer

Published: 8th December 2020

Adam 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 2020

Richard Reddie encourages churches to rise to the challenge at this year's Selwyn Lecture.

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