Prom Praise for Schools takes its first step outside London
Published: 9th October 2014The world-famous All Souls Orchestra brought its Prom Praise for Schools out of the Albert Hall for the first time this weekend - to Lichfield Cathedral
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St Paul's Burton open day
Published: 1st October 2014A lovely, atmospheric interior. one of Burton's treasures. J M Teale of Doncaster and Lord Grimthorpe were the architects, and Bodley beautified it. Glass by Burlison and Grylls completes the picture.
Marvellous
Published: 26th September 2014An interview with Neil Baldwin
Cathedral Volunteers and Listeners Celebrate 25 Years
Published: 18th September 2014Have you heard the Diocesan Digest, Sound Magazine for Lichfield Cathedral? It celebrates its 25th birthday this weekend.
Crusty Church – One teacher’s reflections on going to a new church for the first time.
Published: 31st August 2014Revd Pauline Shelton is one of this diocese's teachers based at Shallowford House. Last year she spent some time rediscovering the experience of being a stranger in a new culture, class or church: This video sums up her mouthwatering discoveries.
Near Neighbours
Published: 5th August 2014Following its success in Birmingham, London and Bradford, Near Neighbours has now come to the Black Country (Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Dudley). Grants between £250 and £5,000 are available, providing seed capital for local groups and organisations who are working to bring together neighbours, to develop relationships across diverse faiths and ethnicities in order to improve their communities.
Growing Young Leaders
Published: 30th July 2014Growing Young Leaders is an opportunity for young people age 14-20 to develop their faith and ability to lead and work with others.
A Warm Welcome for the Archbishop of Canterbury in Stafford
Published: 30th July 2014The Right Revd Justin Welby was in Stafford this week, speaking to a barn full of 4,500 teenagers at the Staffordshire Showground. The occasion was an annual event that attracts young people from churches throughout the Midlands and north of England.
Women Bishops: the view from General Synod
Published: 18th July 2014The General Synod of the Church of England has given its final approval for women to become bishops in the Church of England. The vote in the General Synod on the measure was carried by the required two-thirds majority in the three constituent parts of the Synod: the House of Bishops, the House of Clergy and the House of Laity.
Seven months in a strange land: England
Published: 17th July 2014Miriam Samuel has found Aldridge to be different to her home in Malaysia.
Bishop Albert Vun Cheong Fui has died
Published: 16th July 2014We are saddened to learn of the death from pancreatic cancer of the Bishop of Sabah.
Preaching workshop
Published: 15th July 2014"Without doubt, the best organised and delivered, and most relevant workshop I have ever attended".
Local vicar, Revd Preb Pat Hawkins to be new Canon of Lichfield Cathedral
Published: 15th July 2014Lichfield Cathedral has appointed a new Canon for Pastoral Development and Mission.
Like Son, Like Father
Published: 15th July 2014It's not unusual to find married couples who follow each other along the path to ordination, but this June was a joyful time for the Merry family.
10 million rely on church community support shows new research
Published: 15th July 2014New research conducted for the Church Urban Fund, CUF, shows that 10 million adults a year in England use community services from churches.
Pioneering minister for 50 years, Revd Beryl Morgan remembered
Published: 15th July 2014It is impossible to remember every member of the diocese when they die, but just occasionally we have to observe the passing of someone who has made an extraordinary contribution to the diocese.
Enabling Churches Conference Resounding Success
Published: 8th July 2014"The Enabling Churches conference held in the diocese was a resounding success" says Bishop Clive Gregory.
For Richer, For Poorer - hearing stories of poverty and partnership
Published: 30th June 2014'If people are in poverty, then it's their own fault' is a common generalisation, but close encounters with those who experience poverty are proving that is rarely the case.
New Revs Ordained
Published: 30th June 2014There were great celebrations this weekend as twenty-two new Reverends were ordained in Lichfield Cathedral.
Inspiring All Age Worship
Published: 13th June 2014A day conference on leading worship that really is all-age (and all traditions/styles), at The Beacon International Centre, Stafford, Saturday June 28, 10am - 4pm.
Leek Club Day
Published: 13th June 2014Each July, Leek holds an ecumenical festival, one of the biggest events in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Leek Club Day is a tradition with over 200 years of history, and an institution well supported by the community.
For Richer, For Poorer
Published: 6th June 2014On Saturday June 14, the Bishop of Lichfield is hosting "For Richer, For Poorer" at the Beacon International Centre, Stafford, from 10am - 3pm.
Soul Purpose Celebrates its Tenth Outing
Published: 4th June 2014A generation of teenagers has learned to grow their faith through giving their time to local communities thanks to Soul Purpose, which celebrated its tenth year this weekend.
Celebrating Men and Women Working Together in Ministry
Published: 23rd May 2014There was celebration at Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday as the Diocese marked the 20th anniversary of the ordination of the first women priests.
Diocese launches new video to support Safeguarding in Parishes
Published: 23rd May 2014The Diocese of Lichfield has launched a new DVD to provide basic Safeguarding training in parishes.
Time Out Of Church is focus of Stafford Area Lecture
Published: 23rd May 2014At 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.
Enabling Church conference filling fast
Published: 22nd May 2014A major national conference supported in part by the Bishop's Lent Appeal takes place on June 3.
Celebrating Priesthood
Published: 15th May 2014It 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.
Bishop Jonathan interviewed by Jack the Puppet at launch of Christian Aid Week
Published: 15th May 2014Puppet Jack, who is 6 years old, interviewed Rt Reverend Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield, to launch Christian Aid Week 2014.
Easter Decoded
Published: 1st May 2014Easter Decoded: Easter Sunday in 60 seconds, spoken by Reverend Lee Plummer.
