#ChristmasStarts...as a refugee
Good food and a story are key parts of Christmas celebrations, but a series of meetings in leafy Staffordshire are hearing some with less happy endings.
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TGI Monday shortlisted in national Premier Digital Awards
TGI Monday has been shortlisted for a Premier Digital Award for 'Most Creative Use of Social Media'.
Diocese-wide support for Dementia Friendly Churches
A pilot project to help churches provide dementia-friendly services and meetings in northern Shropshire is being expanded and rolled out across the rest of the Diocese.
People flock to churches and towpaths
People from all around the Diocese of Lichfield have been meeting the new bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave as he has toured the diocese and walked part of the Two Saints Way as part of his 'Season of Welcome'
Bishop speaks out on need to address antisemitism
Bishop Michael, who is Chair of the Council of Christians and Jews, has warmly welcomed the Archbishop of Canterbury's words condemning the 'virus' of antisemitism. At a speech to the CCJ in Staines this week, Bishop Michael said, 'There is a fundamental truth that Jews and Christians hold in common: we are taught, and we believe, that men and women are made in the image of God.'
Bishops Back Statement
A statement relating to the response to the Government's consultation on same sex marriage
Katie's Goodbye
DAC sectary retires - hear Diocesan Synod tributes
New Clergy Ordained at Lichfield Cathedral
On 1 July 2012, Thirteen new clergy were ordained by the Bishop of Lichfield at a service in Lichfield Cathedral
Rare Service in Wilnecote
Baby postpones Curate's ordination
German Curates' Link Visit
Projects' could find their way into German churches
Cafe's Party Call
Volunteers take centre stage for celebrations
A Mercian Diocese
"The Diocese of Mercia, this diocese, is a borderland diocese. Living in borderlands is risky business; crossing boundaries generates anxiety; that is why we need a culture, locally of informed risk-taking, and centrally of thoughtful permission-giving. " So says +Michael in his first presidential address to Diocesan Synod.
Former Finance Minster makes Shrewsbury Tick
A former Finance Minister was among the speakers calling for openness and honesty in the tax affairs of multi-national companies at a campaign event in Shrewsbury
Bishop’s delight at RESTART of ex-offender service
The Bishop of Lichfield has expressed his delight at news of today's re-launch of the RESTART service aimed at helping ex-offenders break free from criminal activity. The service is run by Stoke-on-Trent charity Saltbox.
Second Prayer Day for Diocese
Ash Wednesday is latest to centre on growth theme
Diocesan Synod to hold open Women Bishops meeting
Church members from across the Diocese of Lichfield are being invited to take part in a special meeting of the Diocesan Synod next month to discuss the way forward on the Church of England's women bishops legislation.
All Bishops Saddened by Vote
Each of the four bishops in the Lichfield Diocese has been speaking of their individual disappointment and concerns following the vote on women bishops
Choirs 'Re-Sounding' Success
Three top off a record breaking season for St Peter's
Youth Get Prayer Special
Churches prepare for November 30th Diocesan Day of Prayer for young people and children after Reaching New Generations gets go-ahead
BAME vocations celebration
Over sixty people gathered in West Bromwich last night to hear about the ways people of black and minority ethnic groups can be encouraged to consider vocations in the Church of England.
Zoe's 'King Sized' Christmas Design
Pupil sees her picture become a Christmas Card
Lichfield Diocese's reps reflect on General Synod
The Church of England's General Synod met in York over the weekend, running through to Tuesday with full representation from this diocese.
The Chrism Eucharist
One of the special but less widely understood services in the Church's calendar is the Chrism Eucharist which takes place in the cathedral of each diocese on the morning of Maundy Thursday.
Easter Decoded
Easter Decoded. Revd Daniel Njuguna from Wednesbury explains the significance of Good Friday.
Christmas starts with Christ
We all know it's Christmas, but what does that mean?
Easter Decoded
Easter Decoded: Easter Sunday in 60 seconds, spoken by Reverend Lee Plummer.
Bishop Jonathan raises plight of Malaysia's Christians
The Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, has raised the question of freedom of worship for Malaysia's Christians in a parliamentary question.
Sandwell Churches Link Project
30+ Churches, 8+ denominations, 6 Towns, 3 Anglican dioceses, 2 Methodist Circuits = 1 church serving the poor. Sandwell Churches Link Project.
"Re-enchanting Christianity" by Revd Dave Tomlinson
"Re-enchanting Christianity" is the subject of a lecture by Revd Dave Tomlinson at 10.00 on Monday 3rd February at the University of Wolverhampton.
Women Bishops: the view from General Synod
The General Synod of the Church of England has given its final approval for women to become bishops in the Church of England. The vote in the General Synod on the measure was carried by the required two-thirds majority in the three constituent parts of the Synod: the House of Bishops, the House of Clergy and the House of Laity.
