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Lichfield Diocese Remembers Afresh

Published: 16th September 2013

While the last known service veteran to remember the signing of the Armistice at 11am on 11 September 1918 died this year, many will gather to honour comrades, family and friends who made the ultimate sacrifice at numerous other conflicts since - including the two recent Gulf wars and the conflict in Afghanistan. Gratitude & pain will be among the emotions felt across the nation as churches and veterans' groups continue to care for the casualties and families whose lives have been transformed by recent wars.

Dorothy's School Honour

Published: 4th February 2013

Pupils gather to congratulate MBE award

Mandy Gets Ministry Role

Published: 16th September 2013

OLMs and NSMs in the Lichfield Diocese will have a new voice when it comes to future strategic decision making.

Shrewsbury church in award final

Published: 18th October 2013

People around St Alkmunds church in the centre of Shrewsbury are on tenterhooks this week as they anticipate the results of the prestigious English Heritage Angel Awards. In the meantime, English Heritage have produced short videos about each of the finalists.

Bishop Backs Women

Published: 16th September 2013

"I'm thoroughly in favour of women bishops and look forward to it happening", says the Bishop of Lichfield.

Lay Ministers commended by Bishop Jonathan

Published: 16th September 2013

On Saturday afternoon, the Bishop of Lichfield will authorise sixteen new Lay Ministers at Lichfield Cathedral to serve in churches from West Bromwich to Stoke to Shrewsbury.

Raising money for Syria

Published: 21st October 2013

A 1935 Bentley was the star attraction at St Peter's, Little Aston, at a carwash in aid of the Syrian refugee crisis.

Churches Festival has a ring to it

Published: 16th September 2013

For those who have always wanted to have a go at bell ringing, a perfect opportunity is just around the corner. As part of the Festival of Churches taking place in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire over the weekend of the 14th and 15th September several churches are putting bells at the centre of their events.

Bishop supports mosque bomb community

Published: 24th June 2013

In light of the explosive device found over the weekend at a mosque in Walsall, the Bishop of Wolverhampton has made the following comment:

Bishop opens new credit union shop

Published: 21st October 2013

The Bishop of Stafford, Geoff Annas, has opened a new branch of the Staffordshire Credit Union in the heart of the county town.

Buildings speak as Festival of Churches launches

Published: 16th September 2013

The first ever Festival of Churches launches this week. The Festival will cross the three Counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcester and will include activities at more than 200 historic churches over the weekend of the 14th and 15th September.

Worship "must be authentic to the community" says Bishop Jonathan

Published: 22nd October 2013

"Worship which connects the people of God with their creator must be authentic to the community" says Bishop Jonathan in a letter to clergy and lay ministers

The baptism of Prince George

Published: 23rd October 2013

We thank almighty God for the gift of new life. May God the Father, who has received you by baptism into his Church, pour upon you the riches of his grace, that within the company of Christ's pilgrim people you may daily be renewed by his anointing Spirit, and come to the inheritance of the saints in glory. Amen.

The Vicar's Wife gives the secret to domestic sainthood

Published: 30th October 2013

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

Grace trumps Law as kitchen boy becomes youngest cleric in Church of England history

Published: 16th September 2013

He grew up in Kent. He spent a year in Devon, and another in north London. Here endeth the biography of Chris Hassell. Almost.

Local vicar elected to attend House of Bishops

Published: 30th October 2013

Barlaston vicar Jane Tillier has been elected as one of eight female clergy nationwide who will attend the House of Bishops.

Shropshire Light

Published: 20th November 2013

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.

Shawbury residents enjoy fruits of town and church working together

Published: 1st November 2013

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.

Howzat?! Lichfield Clergy in Cricket scorcher

Published: 11th October 2013

The Diocese of Lichfield battled the Diocese of London yesterday in the final of the 2013 Church Times Cricket Cup.

Confirmation at Messy Church

Published: 25th October 2013

In October 2013, the first Confirmation service took place in a Messy Church congregation in the Diocese of Lichfield. See Video

Delivering babies, buildings and, soon, baptisms

Published: 11th October 2013

Mia Smith left the north-east of England and a career as a midwife and nurse to bring up her family, and moved to Shropshire as her husband moved jobs.

Former Bishop of Shrewsbury introduced to the House of Lords

Published: 8th November 2013

The Rt Revd Alan Smith, the former Area Bishop of Shrewsbury between 2001 & 2009, was introduced to the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 November.

The Nation Remembers

Published: 11th November 2013

11am on the 11th day of the 11th month - and the nation stops to remember.

All is safely gathered in

Published: 19th November 2013

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.

Telford First is All Action

Published: 28th June 2013

Open Door Project gives children chance to explore

Shropshire Light

Published: 20th November 2013

Shropshire Light was an all-age conference that attracted national attention, especially Lord Carey's speech.

Another Way

Published: 8th January 2013

Bishop Jonathan looks beyond the January gloom in his Epiphany Message.

Bishop says ‘I do’

Published: 8th February 2013

The Bishop of Lichfield, The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill was among the guests present for the launch of Marriage Week UK last night. 'After an intense day of meetings in the House of Bishops, it was lovely to hear good news'

Twenty year high for young priests

Published: 28th February 2013

Statistics for 2012 show that the number of young people (under 30s) accepted for training for the Church of England ministry last year was 113, 22% of the total.

The Expectation of Christmas

Published: 2nd January 2013

The Expectation of Christmas

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