Birches Head Memorial Window
Frank McGregor is no stranger to putting big art in the service of God. But the St Matthew's memorial is among the biggest commemorative art projects ever attempted.
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10 million rely on church community support shows new research
New research conducted for the Church Urban Fund, CUF, shows that 10 million adults a year in England use community services from churches.
Learning to dream again
The leaders of the Community of St Chad and diocesan officers have been getting excited by this book by Sam, Wells, vicar of St Martin in the Fields, central London, to the extent that the Bishop's Staff have caught the enthusiasm. Together, they are encouraging parishes to adopt the book as a shared Lent study experience across the diocese - see the video by Paul Thomas, Archdeacon of Salop.
Holy Week meditations
A pioneering church community in Wolverhampton has recorded the St Chad's Community's special daily prayer material for Easter and Holy Week for its own congregation of young adults.
Diocese of Lichfield praised by independent safeguarding Audit
An independent audit of the safeguarding arrangements in the Church of England has commended the Diocese of Lichfield, saying 'The Diocese of Lichfield maintains an impressive openness and willingness to learn in the area of safeguarding. People have a genuine commitment to getting it right and the attitude to the audit was characterised by openness and a lack of defensiveness - everyone to whom the auditors spoke was both keen to learn and improve.'
New support for young adults, Fresh Expressions and pioneer ministry
The Revd David Cundill was welcomed to the Diocese this week as the new Deputy Director of Mission. He will work with parishes and pioneer ministers with a particular focus on supporting work under the Diocese's Reaching New Generations theme, particularly with reaching the 19-35 age group and Fresh Expressions.
Neighbouring Course
What would it mean if we took seriously 'loving our neighbours?
Welcome Bishop Michael - in pictures
Following the announcement of Bishop Michael's appointment on the 10 Downing Street website yesterday morning, Bishop Michael made a whistle-stop tour of the diocese, ending at the St Chad's Day celebration at Lichfield Cathedral
St Chads Volunteer Programme celebrates a milestone
10 December 2014 was a very special day for the St Chads Volunteer Programme.
Good News for shoppers
A Christian Bag for Life is a simple idea that comes from Steve Ryder.
