Blue Peter and vanishing islands: in Creationtide, we delight afresh at the bounty of God's creation and commit to being good stewards of it. Yet, as I witnessed in the Solomon Islands, we need to act now because our inaction is costing livelihoods and lives. Christian Aid's resources and its 'Big Switch' campaign show how we can make a difference.
A pilot project to help churches provide dementia-friendly services and meetings in northern Shropshire is being expanded and rolled out across the rest of the Diocese.
People from all around the Diocese of Lichfield have been meeting the new bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave as he has toured the diocese and walked part of the Two Saints Way as part of his 'Season of Welcome'
"First and foremost I am a child of God" - a vital reminder to all of us, and a note-to-self for the new Bishop of Lichfield
Bishop Michael, who is Chair of the Council of Christians and Jews, has warmly welcomed the Archbishop of Canterbury's words condemning the 'virus' of antisemitism. At a speech to the CCJ in Staines this week, Bishop Michael said, 'There is a fundamental truth that Jews and Christians hold in common: we are taught, and we believe, that men and women are made in the image of God.'
A statement relating to the response to the Government's consultation on same sex marriage
DAC sectary retires - hear Diocesan Synod tributes
On 1 July 2012, Thirteen new clergy were ordained by the Bishop of Lichfield at a service in Lichfield Cathedral
Baby postpones Curate's ordination
Projects' could find their way into German churches
Volunteers take centre stage for celebrations
Certificates are presented to recognise 25 years service
"The Diocese of Mercia, this diocese, is a borderland diocese. Living in borderlands is risky business; crossing boundaries generates anxiety; that is why we need a culture, locally of informed risk-taking, and centrally of thoughtful permission-giving. " So says +Michael in his first presidential address to Diocesan Synod.
A former Finance Minister was among the speakers calling for openness and honesty in the tax affairs of multi-national companies at a campaign event in Shrewsbury
The Bishop of Lichfield has expressed his delight at news of today's re-launch of the RESTART service aimed at helping ex-offenders break free from criminal activity. The service is run by Stoke-on-Trent charity Saltbox.
Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month
Ash Wednesday is latest to centre on growth theme
Church members from across the Diocese of Lichfield are being invited to take part in a special meeting of the Diocesan Synod next month to discuss the way forward on the Church of England's women bishops legislation.
Each of the four bishops in the Lichfield Diocese has been speaking of their individual disappointment and concerns following the vote on women bishops
Three top off a record breaking season for St Peter's
Churches prepare for November 30th Diocesan Day of Prayer for young people and children after Reaching New Generations gets go-ahead
Over sixty people gathered in West Bromwich last night to hear about the ways people of black and minority ethnic groups can be encouraged to consider vocations in the Church of England.
Pupil sees her picture become a Christmas Card
The Church of England's General Synod met in York over the weekend, running through to Tuesday with full representation from this diocese.
One of the special but less widely understood services in the Church's calendar is the Chrism Eucharist which takes place in the cathedral of each diocese on the morning of Maundy Thursday.
Easter Decoded. Revd Daniel Njuguna from Wednesbury explains the significance of Good Friday.
We all know it's Christmas, but what does that mean?
Easter Decoded: Easter Sunday in 60 seconds, spoken by Reverend Lee Plummer.
Looking for the ideal Christmas gift?
In his first video of 2014, the Bishop of Lichfield encourages all Christians to play to their strengths and be involved in the worshipping life of their church.
