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“Whatever you’re interested in, there’s a place for you in Lichfield Diocese.”

Welcome to one of the most diverse dioceses in the country. Rolling countryside and vibrant inner city life nestle together in a region that takes in Staffordshire, the Potteries of Stoke-on-Trent, most of Shropshire and bustling Black Country centres including Walsall and Wolverhampton. The only thing we don’t have is the sea!

It’s the two million people from a multitude of backgrounds and cultures who live in here that make all the difference. “We don’t need to go into the world, the world has come to us!” remarks one vicar. “People love you in spectacular ways,” says another.

Lichfield Diocese is known for its innovative and cutting-edge approach to ministry, with a have-a-go attitude that encourages clergy to experiment and pioneer new paths as we together discover where God is at work.

We’d love to help you get to know Lichfield Diocese better. Get in touch with us at comms@lichfield.anglican.org

For those based overseas, see our policy on authorisation for ministry for people from the worldwide Anglican Communion and induction and familairisation details.

Our latest vacancies are:

Intercultural Worship and Events Enabler

We are a multicultural congregation situated in the superdiverse area of Graiseley in inner city Wolverhampton. Our church has seen significant numerical growth in recent years as we have consciously focussed on our mission to our diverse local context. As a church we have become both younger and more ethnically diverse with a large proportion of our congregation from global heritage backgrounds.

Team Rector of Wednesfield

The Benefice includes the Parish Church of St Thomas’ and the district Church of St Alban and is located 3.5 miles North East of Wolverhampton city centre.

Vicar: Eccleshall

We are seeking an enthusiastic full-time vicar for our large historic church of Holy Trinity, Eccleshall, and the village church of St. Chad’s, Slindon, in rural Staffordshire.

Ministry for Mission Development Officer

This is a new post which aims to help people in ministry in the Diocese of Lichfield to develop and flourish in their roles at a time of change. The post is specifically created as the Mission and Ministry teams work collaboratively helping shape a diocese for the future. The postholder will be accountable to both the Director of Ministry and the Mission Team Leader and will be a member of both the diocese’s Mission Team and Ministry Team. The role will support a variety of ministries including chaplaincies and school leaders alongside those in parish and new worshipping communities.

Vicar (House for Duty) of Hanbury, Newborough and Rangemore

We are seeking a House for Duty Priest to help us share the good news of Christ, not least through our outstanding Church of England schools and a focus on the growth of our churches.

Vicar of Pattingham with Patshull and Bishop's Adviser on the Environment

The PCC and the Bishop of Lichfield are keen to attract a priest with a heart for community-based mission within a rural village setting and with a passion for environmental justice for this exciting, pioneering joint post.