Extra Ordinary Presence

In conversation with an eminent speaker

Dementia-friendly first for churches

Over recent years, churches and dioceses have stepped up support

Tackling loan sharks together

The Church is at the center of a new charter to drive out loan sharks.

By another way

New Year message - back to normality, though it or we may have changed

Inspirational volunteers get first St Chad's Medals

The inaugural St Chad's Medal awards took place at Lichfield Cathedral yesterday.

Reclaiming Christ for Christmas?

Does Christian clamouring reflect fear more than faith?

December 2018

Appointments and Departures

No defence for deference

As we enter the new year, Bishop Clive is alert to a clash of theological truth and cultural hangover.

Take 5 Churches

Read the experiences of two Dementia-Friendly Church coordinators

Grassroots voices prompt mental health change

An initiative giving a voice to Wolverhampton people leads to City Council mental health pledge.

He came to His own

The Bishop of Lichfield encourages us to cross divides this Christmas.

Chaplaincy joins Christmas charity wrap

Ministry at Work teamed up with a Stoke-on-Trent accountants for a spot of Christmas wrapping.

Tackling antisemitism together

The Bishop of Lichfield joins calls for people to eliminate antisemitism following a new survey.

Churches cross economic divides

An 'innovative and courageous' initiative has twinned churches in richer and poorer areas.

Cathedral hosts prayers for Brexit debate

People are invited to a special time of guided prayer on 11 December.

Gifts, baubles and community

As Bishop of Stafford does his Christmas shopping, his thoughts turn to worms and scones.

Unity at peace memorial service

Christians from the Diocese and Germany join for poignant service at war cemetery.

Green fingers transform churchyards

Churchyard volunteers are celebrated at a special event in Stafford.

November 2018

Parishes' pride at poppy displays

Churches throughout the Diocese found new and creative ways to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Part of a bigger story

Everyday encounters between Christians and Muslims featured in the 2018 Selwyn Lecture.

Refugee reporting centre rethink urged

Bishop calls for change as Stoke asylum seekers face 100-mile round trip to sign on.

Remembrance and hope

The Bishop of Lichfield pointed to the path of peace at the cathedral Armistice Service.

Fulfilling an African dream

Nita Edwards reflects on her partnership with the South African church.

Mental Health First Aid first

Enthusiastic welcome as course introduced to Diocese.

Bishop welcomes new Nordkirche leader

Bishop Kristina will take over our partner church in Germany.

Remembrance at Lichfield Cathedral

Doves, poppies and a peace woodland will mark the landmark WW1 anniversary.

Faith in humanity?

As the nation's attention turns to commemorating the centenary of the Armistice, the Archdeacon of Salop is conscripted to replace the vacant Bishop of Shrewsbury.

Graft reaps rewards

Conference takes (root) stock

200 take part in cycle challenge

People line up to raise money for mental health services in Rugeley.