Hope in the darkness
Published: 17th December 2020The Bishop of Lichfield finds light and joy in singing close to home.
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Lights for the lost
Published: 15th December 2020Churchyards in the Staffordshire Moorlands were lit up to remember the lost.
A view from the pew?
Published: 11th December 2020In the first of an occasional series, John Bentley shares his experience of sudden partial sight loss and how it's affected his perception of the church
Bishop Michael’s lead on Dementia-Friendly Church
Published: 9th December 2020Bishop Michael Ipgrave, the Bishop of Lichfield, affirmed that he is “proud to be part of Diocese that takes Dementia-Friendly Church seriouslyâ€, when he spoke at our Dementia-Friendly Churches Zoom Training Day in October 2020.
Adam is new TCT Chief Officer
Published: 8th December 2020Adam Edwards will lead Transforming Communities Work Together's work to tackle poverty and its causes across the region.
The Coming
Published: 2nd December 2020Bishop Michael’s Pastoral Letter for December 2020
Appointments and Departures
Published: 1st December 202030th November 2020
Courage needed on racial justice journey
Published: 26th November 2020Richard Reddie encourages churches to rise to the challenge at this year's Selwyn Lecture.
Dedicated clergy recognised
Published: 12th November 2020Five new prebendaries from across the diocese will be collated online next week.
Living in Love and Faith resources published
Published: 9th November 2020Landmark resources to help the church listen and learn together.
Pelsall youngsters remember
Published: 6th November 2020Green-minded young people have been tending war graves in their local churchyard.
Living as people of hope in lockdown
Published: 4th November 2020The Bishop of Lichfield says hope is more important than ever as we prepare to enter a second national lockdown.
Light Night Treats
Published: 2nd November 2020Over 80 children were involved in a Messy Church alternative halloween event in North Staffordshire.
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Alistair to be Acting Archdeacon
Published: 19th October 2020Interim arrangements for the Archdeaconry of Stoke-upon-Trent are announced
The long and winding road
Published: 19th October 2020Bishop Clive peaks in his Pastoral Letter for November 2020?
A glorious noise and all that’s jazz…
Published: 19th October 2020Bishop-designate Matthew’s improvises in his Pastoral Letter for October 2020
Exploring Outdoor Worship - Forest Church Taster events
Published: 16th October 2020A lot of people are thinking about doing outdoor worship not just in response to Covid-19. For many there is also an increasing desire to connect with God in nature, both as an expression of their spirituality but also with an environmental focus.
Appointments and Departures
Published: 12th October 202012th October 2020
Churches receive lifeline grants
Published: 9th October 2020Shrewsbury Abbey and St Mary's in Stafford are awarded part of the £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund.
The Hands of God?
Published: 8th October 2020Developing our Dementia-Friendly Churches Network
Survivors must be heard
Published: 7th October 2020The Bishop of Lichfield responds to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse investigation report.
Stoke-on-Trent supermarket vicar Bill online
Published: 2nd October 2020A Stoke supermarket worker who helped keep food on our plates will participate in the Church of England’s national online service.
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Matthew to be new Bishop of Stafford
Published: 23rd September 2020Downing Street confirms Matthew Parker, current Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent, will become bishop.
#NewRevs 2020
Published: 23rd September 202015 new deacons will be ordained at Lichfield Cathedral this weekend.
Shropshire vicar leads national online service
Published: 18th September 2020‘Everyone is made in the image of God’ - Christians with disabilities lead powerful national online service
Supporting people hit in the pocket by Covid-19
Published: 17th September 2020Transforming Communities Together's financial resilience team has grown to help those who need support.
Appointments and Departures
Published: 11th September 202011th September 2020
Students welcomed back to our universities
Published: 10th September 2020University Chaplains across the diocese look forward to welcoming students at the start of the strangest term ever - and advise on ways to thrive.
Chad walk crosses boundaries
Published: 4th September 2020The Bishop of Lichfield visited 27 churches named after St Chad as he walked across the diocese.
Faith resources as dementia advances
Published: 4th September 2020An occupational therapist recently asked me a really good question that got me thinking
