Grassroots Voices, City Shapers coordinator appointed
Published: 8th March 2017A coordinator has been appointed to an exciting new project that will give Wolverhampton people a direct voice in shaping the future of services within their city.
News
Making way for woodland worship
Published: 22nd August 2019A Staffordshire church has beaten a new path for local people to enjoy.
Praying for Unity in Inter Faith Week
Published: 11th November 2016People from all faith groups and none are being invited to a show of unity at Stoke-on-Trent College on Tuesday, 15 November.
Remembering what exactly?
Published: 8th November 2016Remembrancetide - misplaced pride, glorifying war and jingoism? Revd Vic Van den Bergh argues for respect, remembrance and resolve.
Bishop joins church leaders on pilgrimage
Published: 11th April 2017Bishop Michael joined two new Church Rectors on an urban pilgrimage through Stoke-on-Trent.
Church stands with Mosque after Tipton bomb
Published: 15th July 2013The Bishop of Wolverhampton, Rt Revd Clive Gregory was among faith and community leaders who issued a joint statement on Saturday.
Bishop opposes report on Stafford Hospital
Published: 11th March 2013"There are inaccuracies in the Report that has been put forward to the regulator of the Mid Staffs NHS Foundation Trust which reflect a lack of understanding about Stafford and the difficulties many face in accessing other hospitals in the region" he says
Poverty Pilgrims Pass Portals
Published: 19th July 2013Last week a band of pilgrims traveled from General Synod to London to highlight the plight of those living in poverty, stopping in Stafford on the way.
Saint brought to book as community celebrates
Published: 15th March 2013The Community of St Chad met at the beginning of the month to celebrate its first anniversary as the first full biography of St Chad was launched
Shrewsbury Church shortlisted for EH award
Published: 6th August 2013St Alkmunds Church is one of four remaining churches in 'Best Rescue or Repair of a Place of Worship' category
Minster Hits Right Note
Published: 27th September 2012Church Council gives bursary to provide for scholarship
Bishop Joins Drones March
Published: 5th October 2012Week- long protest walk begins in Diocese
Bells Ring Out Message
Published: 2nd April 2013Retuning project comes to conclusion with Easter peal
Installation of New Chancellor
Published: 29th January 2013Music scholar set to take on role
New Generations Reaching for Summer Soulace.
Published: 16th September 2013The summer has seen a rash of events for new generations - here is VIDEO and an insight from some participants around the diocese.
New Appointee is Manna from Tunstall
Published: 9th April 2013The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, is delighted to announce today the appointment of Canon Simon Baker to the post of Archdeacon of Lichfield and Rector of the United Benefice of St Michael & St Mary Lichfield with St John Wall.
'Growing Leadership'-the Bishop's 2013 Lent Appeal
Published: 13th February 2013The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield, outlines his 2013 Lent Appeal
Bishop's voice in the Queen's Speech debate
Published: 10th May 2013Having been present for the State Opening of Parliament at which the Queen announced the government's plans for legislation, Bishop Jonathan concentrated on caring for the disadvantaged.
Act on that gut feeling if children may be at risk
Published: 22nd May 2013The recent lifting of reporting restrictions on a series of trials for sexual abuse, child prostitution and trafficking in Telford have highlighted the vulnerability of young people in a number of ways for which church members, neighbours and schools shou
Bishop of Lichfield's Focus for 2012
Published: 1st January 2012The Bishop of Lichfield's Message: Focus for 2012
Bishop's Drones' Fear
Published: 7th October 2012'Death reduced to level of computer game...lack of transparency over claims'
Sadness at sudden death of former Tamworth vicar
Published: 22nd May 2013There is sadness in the Diocese of Lichfield as news of the sudden death of The Very Revd Keith Jukes, Dean of Ripon Cathedral at the age of 59.
Children At Risk- Bishop Calls for Action
Published: 16th September 2013CHILDREN AT RISK – We Have a Part to Play
Bishop welcomes new Archbishop of Canterbury
Published: 9th November 2012The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill has welcomed the announcement that the Rt Revd Justin Welby, currently Bishop of Durham, will be the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
Picture Man's Lasting Image
Published: 16th September 2013DVD ensures that 175th celebration flower festival is not forgotten
Bishop 'Deeply Disappointed' Over Synod Decision
Published: 21st November 2012The Bishop of Lichfield calls the result 'unwelcome' and against the vast majority of CofE members wishes
Bishops in the House of Lords & the Marriage Bill
Published: 3rd June 2013Over the past two weeks, the Bishop of Lichfield has had a huge amount of correspondence from those wanting to defend the traditional definition of marriage when the bill is voted on in the House of Lords tomorrow.
Celebration and Publication
Published: 16th September 2013A Staffordshire Clergywoman has two reasons to be cheerful this month.
Advent is just the ticket for quick Bishop
Published: 3rd December 2012The Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Rt Revd Clive Gregory has described the chicane of emotions he sped through as a motoring fine dropped on his doormat.
Cafe's Christmas Cheer
Published: 19th December 2012Customers respond to hamper appeal for vulnerable