St Luke’s Church, Endon sits in the Staffordshire Moorlands with wide, panoramic views. It is a place of beauty and tranquillity. For two years, its small, elderly pastoral team has been exploring new dementia-friendly pastoral care. The Dementia-friendly Churches Certificate provides a framework. But the real story lies in the relationships formed and sustained.
“I know that I have been blessed over the last ten years to work in one of the friendliest, most down to earth and least pretentious parts of the Church of England; thank you from my heart.”
A special choral evensong at Lichfield Cathedral today celebrated two groups of people on the eve of St Chad's Day: 11 St Chad 's Medals were presented to honour laypeople who've made valuable contributions to the life of the diocese; and members of the Community of St Chad renewed their commitment for the coming year.
A special apple tree, re-discovered in the grounds of Much Wenlock Priory, home of Shropshire's patron saint, was planted this week at the Bishop of Shrewsbury's house.
Shropshire Day, commemorating St Milburga, falls on 23 February. The Bishop of Lichfield, he Bishop of Hereford, the Bishop of Shrewsbury and others marked it together in three locations in the presence of Anna Turner, HIs Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire.
Bishop Matthew's sees the 'quiet revival' in Confirmation candidates and challenges us in supporting new faith.
The Church of England has confirmed the remaining £3.7 million towards a £5.9 million investment to strengthen Christian presence across Stoke‑upon‑Trent through its churches, schools, and community partnerships. Funding runs until 2032 and builds on work already making a real difference locally.
Helen Emery, the diocese’s Whole Life Discipleship Officer is excited about ways of adding meaning to Lent this year.
"When we make space, we become more attentive. And it is often through attentiveness that the Holy Spirit speaks." Bishop Sarah's contemplation for the start of February
Shropshire Council commemorated HMD 2026 at Whitchurch CE Federation's junior school while Bishop Sarah attended the national commemoration in Westminster having preached on Holocaust and other genocides at the weekend.
'Be Yourself' was the phrase at the heart of the enigmatic personal message in the Charge given to the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury on her Confirmation of Election at St Paul's Cathedral. "Don't be yourself; but all we can do is to be ourselves."
The Revd Preb Romita Shrisunder, Bishop’s Director of Ordinands, has been appointed Canon for Community Outreach and Social Justice at Derby Cathedral.
New Year is a good time to be looking back and forward. Archdeacon Liz Jackson echoes the prayer 'For all that has been, thank you. For all that is to come, yes!' in the context of money and the mission of our parishes.
Bishop Michael took up an invitation to write a New Year Message for local media, reproduced here.
The Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield
Terror and Joy are on the Christmas watchlist of Rt Revd Matthew Parker, Bishop of Stafford
A Christmas Message from The Rt Revd Tim Wambunya, Bishop of Wolverhampton
There have been celebrations this month as Keele University Chapel reaches 60
What makes for a dementia-friendly physical environment, in our churches and beyond?
Wednesbury's iconic church has seen new life grow through the congregations faithful determination and the help of Canon Missioner, Revd Preb Ben Whitmore, Interim Minister.
Craig Newton, new director of Shallowford House, our diocesan retreat centre, mulls the season of mistletoe and wine.
Two parishes in Newcastle-under-Lyme have been celebrating this autumn as they complete contrasting projects that both aim to strengthen faith and engage with their communities.
On the third anniversary, 7th November, of the reinstatement of the Shrine of St Chad in Lichfield Cathedral, Archbishop Bernard Longley, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, gave this warm and fraternal homily in Lichfield Cathedral.
Bishop Stephen Koete, Bishop of Central Solomons, and Bishop Othnielson Gamutu, Assistant Bp of Central Melanesia, explore links.
‘Where is truth, trust and transparency today?’
Advent is nearly upon us! And much as she hates it, Bishop Jan, Lichfield Cathedral supremo, is counting down the days til she opens her Advent calendar.
Gathering round three tables at Lichfield Cathedral
This year’s season of Remembrance takes place against a backdrop of unfamiliar forces at work in our communities and world. This reflection, commended by the bishops, is offered to aid thinking prayer at this time.
Bishop Michael's Presidential Address to the November meeting of Diocesan Synod
This year's Selwyn Lecture, 'Where is Truth, Trust and Transparency Today?' will take place on 6 November in Lichfield Cathedral.
