Who do you say I am?
Published: 8th July 2021July sees a new intake of curates begin their ministry, and a time for all to check up on how we serve our communities, churches and God:
News
Do the little things
Published: 5th July 2021St David, the patron saint of Wales, recognised that small steps can make a massive difference.
Time-ly vocation?
Published: 5th July 2021Spoiler Alert! If you are intending to watch the recent BBC prison drama ‘Time’ on catch up then read no further, at least until you have watched it…
Pilgrimage to span Two Kingdoms
Published: 30th June 2021A 475-pilgrimage to Lichfield in St Chad's footsteps begins in Lindisfarne this weekend.
Megan to be new Archdeacon of Stoke
Published: 27th June 2021The Revd Dr Megan Smith has been named as the next Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.
Re-engaging with children, families and young people post Covid.
Published: 24th June 2021Many churches responded swiftly when covid restrictions were introduced in March 2020, with children’s, family and youth ministry being at the heart of the response. Research from Allchurches Trust gives an interesting insight into how hundreds of churches fared with engaging with children and young people during lockdown.
Tribute paid to Les
Published: 24th June 2021Popular parish priest Les Rees has died at the age of 71.
Shaping for Mission and dementia
Published: 24th June 2021How does our Diocese of Lichfield Dementia-Friendly Churches network fit in with our “Shaping for Mission†programme across our 28 deaneries and our Diocese of Lichfield?
Meet the #NewRevs2021
Published: 22nd June 202116 curates will be ordained at Lichfield Cathedral this weekend.
Appointments and Departures
Published: 21st June 202118th June 2021
Making nature count in churchyards
Published: 15th June 2021Children got stuck into nature in a week of activities at a Pelsall church.
New Pioneer Minister for Stoke-on-Trent
Published: 14th June 2021Catherine Matlock to take on new role in Hanley and across the city.
Pat to be new DAC Chair
Published: 9th June 2021The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed the Revd Preb Pat Hawkins to key church buildings role.
Remembering Srebrenica
Published: 1st June 2021Churches are invited stand against hatred on Srebrenica Memorial Sunday 11 July
Struggling to be holy
Published: 24th May 2021Bishop Sarah's thoughts for June's Chad Blog
Synods and saints – could it be you?
Published: 13th May 2021The parliament and councils of the Church of England are up for election this year - Julie Jones explains:
From Lament To Action
Published: 22nd April 2021The Bishop of Lichfield says the Church needs to respond courageously to the report of the Archbishops' Anti-Racism Task Force.
Greater convenience comes to Llanyblodwel
Published: 20th April 2021A £5,000 National Churches Trust Grant will help St Michael’s Church in Llanyblodwel pay for the modern toilets allowing to better serve the local community.
Bishop of Stafford consecrated
Published: 19th April 2021Matthew Parker is consecrated as the 12th Bishop of Stafford
Appointments and Departures 19 April 2021
Published: 19th April 202116th April 2021
Bishops pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip
Published: 9th April 2021The bishops of our diocese express sorrow at the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Church and community servants honoured on Maundy Thursday
Published: 1st April 2021Six people from across the diocese were recogised with 'Maundy money' from the Queen.
Bishop Michael's Easter Message 2021
Published: 31st March 2021The Bishop of Lichfield looks back on a candle mishap and forward in hope.
What motivates action on dementia?
Published: 26th March 2021At a recent dementia-friendly churches local network meeting, we shared personal experiences of dementia. What had been the impact for us? What had motivated us to continue to take action on dementia now?
Wistfully longing for the old certainties of lockdown?
Published: 24th March 2021As we emerge blinking into the light of a post-Covid world, we need to be kind and generous to one another as we adjust to an uncertain future.
Mary takes on advocacy role
Published: 18th March 2021Mary Thomas is the Bishop of Lichfield's new Adviser for Women in Ministry.
Farewell to former Archdeacon Dennis
Published: 18th March 2021Dennis Ede's funeral took place yesterday.
Warm Welcome High Sheriff's Award
Published: 17th March 2021Warm Welcome dementia is a group run by the churches in Newport for anyone living with dementia and memory problems. The group has been awarded a High Sheriff of Shropshire Award, given to groups or individuals who have contributed to their local community.
Appointments and Departures
Published: 3rd March 20213rd March 2021
Give thanks for your vaccination!
Published: 2nd March 2021The diocese has partnered with Christian Aid to help people pass on the blessing of Covid jabs.
