Readers Celebrate at Queen’s Foundation
Last Updated: 12th June 20232023 new Readers gather for last time at Queens Foundation before licensing by Bishop Michael in September
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Success & Failure
Last Updated: 23rd June 2023As exam season begins to recede in requests at prayer meetings and results play on many minds, one of our school chaplains considers how we can all act when tested.
Appointments and Departures
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New Diocesan Director of Education announced
Last Updated: 23rd May 2023Mark Davis, currently principal of St Peter's CE Academy Bratton (Telford) has been appointed as the new Diocesan Director of Eduction with effect from September.
Prayer as stepping out in faith
Last Updated: 9th June 2023Our third Dementia Action Week story comes from Shropshire
Prayer as an anchor
Last Updated: 18th May 2023Our second Dementia Action Week blog comes from Di Holt, a Reader at St Luke’s Church, Cannock.
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Prayer as connection
Last Updated: 18th May 2023Schools as well as churches can become Dementia-friendly places. St Paul's Longton is one school taking steps:
Joyful and profound event
Last Updated: 5th May 2023Bishop Michael listens to children 'Sing for the King' and looks forward to the Coronation weekend
Praying from the heart
Last Updated: 23rd May 2023In the run up to Dementia Action Week, prayers are the solace many have contributed in our Share A Prayer Through Dementia Initiative.
Thank you - Bishop Clive
Last Updated: 2nd May 2023With a week to reflect after his final service in the diocese, Bishop Clive thanks many.
Lichfield team join fledgling Anglican Network of Intercultural Church
Last Updated: 18th March 2024The diocese's Racial Justice and Inclusion Tasking Group sent a group of people to the first national conference around intercultural mission hosted by Oxford Diocese in Slough this week.
Share a Prayer through Dementia
Last Updated: 27th April 2023This year, people from across the diocese have contributed prayers from the heart, with our “Share a Prayer through Dementia” initiative, giving fresh prayers to use in Dementia Action Week (15-21 May)
Catalyst to new encounters
Last Updated: 27th April 2023Forty people gathered on the boundary of Lichfield and Hereford dioceses last week for a 'Pioneer Mission and Fresh Expressions Catalyst Day'.
Stephen and George
Last Updated: 21st April 2023Marking the lives of a British teenager and Greek saint in one April weekend
Appointments and Departures
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Farewell, Bishop Clive
Last Updated: 6th April 2023The Diocese says Goodbye to Bishop Clive, Bishop of Wolverhampton, this week. After 17 years he retires as the most long-serving bishop in that See, and the most experienced member of the Lichfield Bishop's staff team.
Say what?
Last Updated: 6th April 2023A bit of Bananarama theology to start a Monday morning...
The greatest authority through the humblest of service
Last Updated: 9th April 2023On Easter morning, Bishop Michael considers resurrection and coronation - and how they manifest symbols of power and authority.
Dust and Glory
Last Updated: 31st March 2023Easter Day, a time for celebration - Easter eggs and bunnies? "Yes to all of that!" says Bishop Sarah - read why!
Readers gather to celebrate service
Last Updated: 23rd March 2023The former Archbishop of Wales spoke to over 100 Readers from across Lichfield Diocese.
New chaplaincy resource
Last Updated: 20th March 2023Bishop Michael reflects on the General Synod vote on blessings for those in same-sex relationships and launches a new chaplaincy team to offer support in this area.
Zoe at historic gathering with The King
Last Updated: 13th March 2023The Revd Zoe Heming represented General Synod at Buckingham Palace.
TCT's work returns to the missional heart of the diocese
Last Updated: 16th March 2023Integration of Transforming Communities Together with the diocese will ensure stability and sustainability.
Six awarded St Chad's Medals
Last Updated: 3rd March 2023The contributions of lay people to the life of churches across the dioceses was celebrated on St Chad's Day.
Prized Nature
Last Updated: 1st March 2023Churchyards are very important places for those whose loved ones are buried there, but a survey of visitors to some churchyards in Sussex found that they are often visited by people who value their peace and beauty. The Churchyard Award Scheme has been running for over 30 years. It’s run by volunteers to celebrate the work of volunteers in maintaining and developing churchyards and church gardens across the diocese of Lichfield.
Send more pauses
Last Updated: 28th February 2023Emails, debate and Lent
Bishop Michael takes seat in the Lords
Last Updated: 20th February 2023The Bishop of Lichfield will represent the diocese in the House of Lords.
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A Theological Taster!
Last Updated: 17th February 2023A group from our ‘Pathways’ programme are taking part in an exciting new opportunity to sample theological study at The Queen’s Foundation.
Diocese ends investments in fossil fuel
Last Updated: 16th February 2023Bishop Council members agree to fully divest from fossil fuel companes.
Debbie takes on racial justice role
Last Updated: 18th March 2024Canon Debbie Parks is the new Co-Convenor of the diocese's Racial Justice and Inclusion Task Group.