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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
From Advent to Harvest
Published: 13th October 2014A new book of resources is published, for leading worship through the church year, from former Lichfield Diocese priest and Director of Ordinands, Revd Preb Mark Geldard.
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.
Rescuing the children
Published: 24th October 2014'Dilan dropped in at Sanctus a few weeks ago, just a lady in a distraught state'. Revd Sally Smith is used to welcoming new faces to Sanctus, a support group for refugees at St Mark's in Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. But this new face was to prompt Sally to jump on a flight and journey hundreds of miles across Bulgaria. 'Dilan is a Kurdish Syrian. Her husband was killed by government forces, and she has five children, aged between three and fifteen. They fled as refugees into Turkey, and then onto Bulgaria, where they were processed in Harmanli refugee camp.'
New Revs Ordained
Published: 30th June 2014There were great celebrations this weekend as twenty-two new Reverends were ordained in Lichfield Cathedral.
First Archdeacon of Lichfield dies
Published: 23rd October 2014The Venerable Richard Ninis, the first Archdeacon of Lichfield has died.
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.
Preaching workshop
Published: 15th July 2014"Without doubt, the best organised and delivered, and most relevant workshop I have ever attended".
Traditioned Innovation - the 2014 Selwyn Lecture
Published: 22nd October 2014The Archbishop of Canterbury's Chaplain, Revd Dr Jo Bailey Wells, gave this year's Selwyn Lecture. She looked at how tradition and innovation have always worked hand-in-hand - throughout history, and also now in the challenges we face as a church.
Fradley roof repairs enables dry Easter celebration
Published: 6th April 2015It was a Happy Easter all round as the congregation at St. Stephen's Church celebrated not only the Risen Lord but the completion of the restoration of the 155 year old church roof. Revd Elizabeth Wall officiated at the service which was attended by over 40 people including members of Fradley Community Choir who sang the anthem. After the service the congregation was joined by Brandy the Shetland Pony in his Easter bonnet for refreshments. The Easter Garden which was built by Messy Church was also much admired.
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.
Birches Head Memorial Window
Published: 6th November 2014Frank 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.
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.
#ChristmasStarts...with a picture
Published: 10th December 2013Perhaps you were never Mary in your school nativity, and are still looking for your big moment?
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.
Church and Kirche
Published: 4th December 2014There was cause for celebration at Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday as the partnership covenant between the Diocese of Lichfield and the Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche in Norddeutschland was signed for a fourth five-year term.
GO! Packed Cathedral for Diocesan Renewal Group
Published: 21st November 2014"Great bible teaching, inspirational worship and prayer ministry" - a day at Lichfield Cathedral with the Diocesan Renewal Group, a full house of young people and renowned speaker Mike Pilavachi
World Mission News
Published: 18th March 2014WMN March 2014
Ministry & Service - Whatever it is, DO something
Published: 23rd May 2016"Whatever it is, DO something!!" That's what one teacher said to Helen Babiy from Willenhall when she was asked to help with an RE lesson. Never did she imagine it would result in becoming a Reader at her church, leading services, preaching and helping others discover their faith.
No Room at the Church?
Published: 8th December 2014We're all familiar with the overcrowding issue in Bethlehem at Census Time, or the difficulty accessing healing in the Gospels - John 5 and Mark 2 are prime examples. Those of us living with disability don't always have it easier in the present.
Community of St Chad shares Morning & Evening Prayer via Podcast
Published: 17th November 2014The Community of St Chad is expanding the resources available to its members and friends by releasing its Morning and Evening Prayer as audio recordings.
The Ancient Art of Wiggling for Jesus
Published: 8th June 2016Just part of one of the workshop titles being offered at a special day for clergy, readers, worship leaders and all involved in services to explore how to make 'all age' worship truly all-age, and engaging in missional contexts or at services with a high proportion of 'un-churched' people.
Bishops of Lichfield Diocese welcome the announcement of the first female bishop.
Published: 17th December 2014The Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill has welcomed the announcement that Revd Libby Lane is to be the first female bishop in the Church of England and the next bishop of Stockport
South East Asian partner dioceses
Published: 25th June 2015Lichfield Diocese played host to a distinguished group from the Province of South East Asia last week. The group, led by Archbishop Bolly Lapok, were in England to mark the closure of two missionary organisations that had pioneered the gospel in the far east and to renew links with the Diocese including a whistle-stop tour of a few pioneering church projects as well as a traditional service of Evensong in the cathedral.
