Gifts, baubles and community

As Bishop of Stafford does his Christmas shopping, his thoughts turn to worms and scones.

Green fingers transform churchyards

Churchyard volunteers are celebrated at a special event in Stafford.

November 2018

Refugee reporting centre rethink urged

Bishop calls for change as Stoke asylum seekers face 100-mile round trip to sign on.

Parishes' pride at poppy displays

Churches throughout the Diocese found new and creative ways to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Fulfilling an African dream

Nita Edwards reflects on her partnership with the South African church.

Remembrance and hope

The Bishop of Lichfield pointed to the path of peace at the cathedral Armistice Service.

Part of a bigger story

Everyday encounters between Christians and Muslims featured in the 2018 Selwyn Lecture.

Faith in humanity?

As the nation's attention turns to commemorating the centenary of the Armistice, the Archdeacon of Salop is conscripted to replace the vacant Bishop of Shrewsbury.

Mental Health First Aid first

Enthusiastic welcome as course introduced to Diocese.

Remembrance at Lichfield Cathedral

Doves, poppies and a peace woodland will mark the landmark WW1 anniversary.

Bishop welcomes new Nordkirche leader

Bishop Kristina will take over our partner church in Germany.

Graft reaps rewards

Conference takes (root) stock

200 take part in cycle challenge

People line up to raise money for mental health services in Rugeley.

Walking to a different drum

Black History Month sees celebrations at Lichfield Cathedral.

250 up for Places of Welcome

A Chase Terrace church has become the 250th Place of Welcome.

Cycle challenge for mental health

The Revd David Evans is urging people to get on their bike.

Prayer and Pallets for Prisoners

Prisons Week has stacks of support

The broad church

Eastern meets Western faith

Walking Together

People are invited celebrate Black History Month at Lichfield Cathedral on 13 October.

September 2018

No change, no worry!

Card-carrying congregations' contactless contributions

Lighthouse begins to shine

A pioneering partnership between a school, a church and its community is launched.

It's as easy as 1,2,3

Thinking about dementia can be overwhelming, but small steps add up.

Bishops make Universal Credit call

The Diocese's three bishops call for urgent action to help those in need.

New lay ministers celebrated

The Bishop of Lichfield admits 14 new lay ministers to office at a special service.

Bishop blesses new base

New facilities are opened at Three Spires House to help fufill the Diocese's vision.

Doing remembrance thoughtfully

Does remembrance point us to a path of peace?

Backpacks blessed at Berkswich

Students and their bags get a blessing at a special back-to-school service.

My cup overrunneth

Team spirit and episcopal ambition