Diocese launches new video to support Safeguarding in Parishes
The Diocese of Lichfield has launched a new DVD to provide basic Safeguarding training in parishes.
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Time Out Of Church is focus of Stafford Area Lecture
At a stimulating session for church leaders, Neil Hudson from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity asked how people put our faith into practice in our everyday lives.
Celebrating Priesthood
It is the 20th anniversary of women's ordination to the priesthood, and there are national celebrations, including a service at St Paul's Cathedral on May 3rd.
Easter Decoded
Easter Decoded: Easter Sunday in 60 seconds, spoken by Reverend Lee Plummer.
Sandwell Churches Link Project
30+ Churches, 8+ denominations, 6 Towns, 3 Anglican dioceses, 2 Methodist Circuits = 1 church serving the poor. Sandwell Churches Link Project.
Easter Decoded
Easter Decoded. Revd Daniel Njuguna from Wednesbury explains the significance of Good Friday.
The Chrism Eucharist
One of the special but less widely understood services in the Church's calendar is the Chrism Eucharist which takes place in the cathedral of each diocese on the morning of Maundy Thursday.
Listen to God
Anglican and Catholic bishops, united in their support for the poor, visited Stoke-on-Trent foodbank as part of the #ListenToGod campaign led by Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
New Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being
Revd Preb Dr Jane Tillier appointed Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being
Walking for a warmer church
A sponsored walk from Milton Church to Lichfield Cathedral in Holy Week 2014.
God is my Refuge
In more than one place in the Diocese of Lichfield, the Church of England and the YMCA are working closely together to meet the spiritual needs of the homeless.
CECET launch to boost church schools
The Church of England Central Education Trust (CECET) launched on March 25th in Lichfield: a ground-breaking institution in UK education.
I’m a believer
Ian Hislop on religious TV.
Reaching New Generations
Reaching New Generations is one of the key themes of this diocese and the title of a series of celebrations around the diocese this month. Video
Icons as Liturgical Art
February in Lichfield Cathedral will stand out as a great opportunity to contemplate the place of icons in our spiritual lives.
Courses - Lent to all
Like buses, home-grown Lent courses arrive in twos.
GraveTalk
Planning your own funeral and how we would like to be remembered are just two of the topics being discussed in 'GraveTalk', conversations being run in the Diocese of Lichfield to provide people with the opportunity to talk about funerals and death.
Tamworth Street Angels Commissioned
Members of Tamworth's Covenanting Churches (TCC) crowded into St Editha's Church on Sunday to celebrate the town's many social action projects and to commission Tamworth Street Angels.
Doing us credit
Shifnal is now served by a new FAIRshare Service Point.
"Re-enchanting Christianity" by Revd Dave Tomlinson
"Re-enchanting Christianity" is the subject of a lecture by Revd Dave Tomlinson at 10.00 on Monday 3rd February at the University of Wolverhampton.
Bishop Jonathan raises plight of Malaysia's Christians
The Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, has raised the question of freedom of worship for Malaysia's Christians in a parliamentary question.
Christmas starts with Christ
We all know it's Christmas, but what does that mean?
Good News for shoppers
A Christian Bag for Life is a simple idea that comes from Steve Ryder.
St Chads Volunteer Programme celebrates a milestone
10 December 2014 was a very special day for the St Chads Volunteer Programme.
#ChristmasStarts...as a refugee
Good food and a story are key parts of Christmas celebrations, but a series of meetings in leafy Staffordshire are hearing some with less happy endings.
Remembering Nelson Mandela
People across the diocese are giving thanks for the life of Nelson Mandela, whose life has transformed the nation of South Africa, and influenced generations all around the world.
Shropshire Light
Shropshire 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.
All is safely gathered in
As 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.
Shawbury residents enjoy fruits of town and church working together
An 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
A 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
