Bishop signs open letter on Brexit
Last Updated: 28th August 2019The Bishop of Lichfield joins others in voicing concerns about a 'no-deal' Brexit.
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St Mary’s Ellesmere takes steps to become more dementia-friendly
Last Updated: 7th March 2019Jeremy Stretton is Dementia coordinator for a church in north Shropshire
New Chad statue to welcome pilgrims
Last Updated: 7th March 2019St Chad is to be immortalised with new public artwork to mark his 1,350th anniversary.
Lent Appeal to help vulnerable women
Last Updated: 7th March 2019Hearing first hand about how vulnerable women will benefit from the Bishop's Lent Appeal.
Transforming poverty through the silver screen
Last Updated: 6th March 2019I, Daniel Blake and the bible come together thanks to a Wolverhampton curate.
Farsi Christians celebrate Communion in mother tongue
Last Updated: 4th March 2019A Wolverhampton church takes part in the national launch of Holy Communion in Persian.
From New York to Shropshire
Last Updated: 4th March 2019New York priest Yejide Peters has begun a new role in the heart of Shrewsbury.
Bringing slavery to the surface
Last Updated: 8th April 2019How a new phone app is highlighting slavery in our communities.
Hope and New Life
Last Updated: 1st April 2019Elections and Celebration
Deservedly Famous
Last Updated: 1st March 2019True celebrities and icons of our time
Catwalk, Clotheshorses (and Dogcollars)
Last Updated: 15th February 2019A Wolverhampton church hosted a fashion show with a difference on Monday...
Ellesmere Deanery – the first Dementia-Friendly Deanery!
Last Updated: 26th March 201914-church landmark in Shropshire
Tributes to Kathy
Last Updated: 2nd April 2019The Bishop of Lichfield celebrates the work of domestic abuse victim champion Kathy Coe.
March 2019
Last Updated: 6th March 2019Appointments and Departures
Fridge benefits
Last Updated: 26th March 2019A Community Fridge in Telford is proving a popular resource for local people.
Petton Church’s steps to become more dementia-friendly
Last Updated: 7th February 2019The 14 churches of Ellesmere Deanery have signed up to becoming Dementia-friendly Churches
Peace Woodland to get Easter Sunday blessing
Last Updated: 22nd March 2019The new woodland will be blessed ahead of its summer opening.
January 2019
Last Updated: 31st January 2019Appointments and Departures
Not a waste of energy
Last Updated: 21st March 2019An energy recovery facility visit showed the way we treat our waste is key.
Holocaust victims remembered
Last Updated: 25th January 2019School pupils join the Bishop of Lichfield on a visit to the National Holocaust Centre.
Blessing at farmers' centenary celebration
Last Updated: 18th January 2019Soil, milk churns and a plough are blessed at a special service.
Bishop backs Brexit prayer cuppa
Last Updated: 8th September 2021Churches are encouraged to host café-style meetings to bring together people over Brexit.
Churches urged to take creation care lead
Last Updated: 18th March 2019Local churches are asked to spearhead efforts to tackle climate change.
Lottery boost for St Lucia's
Last Updated: 18th January 2019A formerly at-risk Shropshire church looks to the future thanks to repairs funding.
Memorial service for Stafford fire victims
Last Updated: 15th March 2019A service to remember Riley, Keegan, Tilly Rose and Olly is on 28 March.
What would Jesus wear?
Last Updated: 31st January 2019A Wolverhampton church will feature a charity catwalk as 'fast fashion' is in the spotlight.
The Preb Jonathan Eades
Last Updated: 3rd January 2019The Revd Preb Jonathan Eades died aged 67 on 28 December 2018.
Ministry director stepping down
Last Updated: 11th January 2019The Revd Lesley Bentley is to step down from a role she began in 2009.
Meres and Meadows taking steps to become more dementia-friendly
Last Updated: 14th March 2019Interview with the vicar, Revd Maureen Read
Archdeacon Simon to stand down
Last Updated: 10th January 2019The Archdeacon of Lichfield is standing down to devote himself to parish ministry.
