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Bishop's Blog - January 2017

Last Updated: 3rd January 2017

Following a year that seemed to despise facts and experts, Bishop Clive considers what is truth and whether Jesus' choice to reveal the truth about God and his Kingdom through personal testimony and story-telling is a better route to finding truth.


Walking Together for Justice and Peace

Last Updated: 27th December 2016

The Bishop of Lichfield joined people from other faiths in a pilgrimage exploring justice and peace in Cyprus.


Chell Comes Together for Families in Need at Christmas

Last Updated: 8th September 2021

More than 20 families in need in Stoke-on-Trent won't go hungry this Christmas after local Christians, Tesco and other community groups joined forces.


Bishop Michael Welcomes Appointment

Last Updated: 21st December 2016

The Bishop of Lichfield has welcomed the appointment of the Revd Prebendary Dr Woyin Karowei Dorgu as his successor as Area Bishop of Woolwich in the Diocese of Southwark.


Christmas Comes Early for Hanley Church

Last Updated: 8th September 2021

A Stoke-on-Trent church has been given an early Christmas present - a £20,000 grant to carry out urgent repairs and replacement works.


Nature Friendly Churches on the Increase

Last Updated: 6th December 2016

Churchyards in parishes across Lichfield Diocese have been recognised for the vital role they play in supporting the environment to flourish.


Bishop's Blog - December 2016

Last Updated: 6th December 2016

Rousing responses to good news is music to the Bishop of Lichfield's ears.


A Christmas Near You launches

Last Updated: 1st December 2016

Details of over 1,200 Christmas services at churches in Staffordshire, north Shropshire and the Black Country are just a click away at the new www.AChristmasNewYou.org website launched today, 1 December.


Building Bridges in Post-Brexit World

Last Updated: 30th November 2016

Building bridges between churches in the Midlands and the rest of Europe is more important than ever in the wake of the Brexit vote, says the new Bishop of Lichfield.


Be Mine, Valentine

Last Updated: 1st February 2017

In the Bishop's Pastoral letter for February, Bishop Mark toasts the birds and the martyr.


Bishop Michael meets Telford Street Pastors

Last Updated: 29th November 2016

The Bishop of Lichfield met volunteers who offer late-night support to people on the streets of Telford on a visit to the town.


TGI Monday Wins National Award

Last Updated: 14th November 2016

An innovative weekly online chat show from the Diocese of Lichfield has won a national digital award.


Bishops join Synagogue Celebrations

Last Updated: 8th September 2021

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's only synagogue was joined for its tenth anniversary celebrations by the Bishops of Lichfield and Stafford.


Much-loved Priest dies aged 101

Last Updated: 8th September 2021

Tributes have been paid to one of the Diocese of Lichfield's oldest priests following his death aged 101.


Bishop Clive and Adrian Chiles open YMCA

Last Updated: 22nd November 2016

Celebrity TV presenter Adrian Chiles and the Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Right Revd Clive Gregory, joined forces to officially open the new YMCA Black Country Group Western Gateway building in Carters Green, West Bromwich.


Wolverhampton Pioneer Ministries Wins National Award

Last Updated: 18th November 2016

A ground-breaking church initiative in Wolverhampton city centre has won a national award for its work with young adults.


Enabling Church to Serve Beyond Limits

Last Updated: 17th November 2016

The Bishop of Lichfield and Shropshire curate Revd Zoe Heming shared the platform at a national event to help create churches where disabled people belong.


Tributes to first Archdeacon of Walsall

Last Updated: 12th December 2023

Former Archdeacon of Walsall Tony Sadler has died, leading to warm tributes.


Grassroots Voices, City Shapers coordinator appointed

Last Updated: 8th March 2017

A coordinator has been appointed to an exciting new project that will give Wolverhampton people a direct voice in shaping the future of services within their city.


Making way for woodland worship

Last Updated: 22nd August 2019

A Staffordshire church has beaten a new path for local people to enjoy.


Praying for Unity in Inter Faith Week

Last Updated: 11th November 2016

People from all faith groups and none are being invited to a show of unity at Stoke-on-Trent College on Tuesday, 15 November.


Remembering what exactly?

Last Updated: 8th November 2016

Remembrancetide - misplaced pride, glorifying war and jingoism? Revd Vic Van den Bergh argues for respect, remembrance and resolve.


Bishop joins church leaders on pilgrimage

Last Updated: 11th April 2017

Bishop Michael joined two new Church Rectors on an urban pilgrimage through Stoke-on-Trent.


Church stands with Mosque after Tipton bomb

Last Updated: 15th July 2013

The Bishop of Wolverhampton, Rt Revd Clive Gregory was among faith and community leaders who issued a joint statement on Saturday.


Bishop opposes report on Stafford Hospital

Last Updated: 11th March 2013

"There are inaccuracies in the Report that has been put forward to the regulator of the Mid Staffs NHS Foundation Trust which reflect a lack of understanding about Stafford and the difficulties many face in accessing other hospitals in the region" he says


Poverty Pilgrims Pass Portals

Last Updated: 19th July 2013

Last week a band of pilgrims traveled from General Synod to London to highlight the plight of those living in poverty, stopping in Stafford on the way.


Saint brought to book as community celebrates

Last Updated: 15th March 2013

The Community of St Chad met at the beginning of the month to celebrate its first anniversary as the first full biography of St Chad was launched


Shrewsbury Church shortlisted for EH award

Last Updated: 6th August 2013

St Alkmunds Church is one of four remaining churches in 'Best Rescue or Repair of a Place of Worship' category


Minster Hits Right Note

Last Updated: 27th September 2012

Church Council gives bursary to provide for scholarship


Bishop Joins Drones March

Last Updated: 5th October 2012

Week- long protest walk begins in Diocese

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