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Blessing at farmers' centenary celebration

Soil, milk churns and a plough are blessed at a special service.


Lottery boost for St Lucia's

A formerly at-risk Shropshire church looks to the future thanks to repairs funding.


Ministry director stepping down

The Revd Lesley Bentley is to step down from a role she began in 2009.


Archdeacon Simon to stand down

The Archdeacon of Lichfield is standing down to devote himself to parish ministry.


By another way

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


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.


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.


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.


Part of a bigger story

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


Mental Health First Aid first

Enthusiastic welcome as course introduced to Diocese.


Remembrance at Lichfield Cathedral

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


Bishop welcomes new Nordkirche leader

Bishop Kristina will take over our partner church in Germany.


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.


Walking to a different drum

Black History Month sees celebrations at Lichfield Cathedral.


250 up for Places of Welcome

A Chase Terrace church has become the 250th Place of Welcome.


Cycle challenge for mental health

The Revd David Evans is urging people to get on their bike.


Prayer and Pallets for Prisoners

Prisons Week has stacks of support


Walking Together

People are invited celebrate Black History Month at Lichfield Cathedral on 13 October.


No change, no worry!

Card-carrying congregations' contactless contributions


Lighthouse begins to shine

A pioneering partnership between a school, a church and its community is launched.


Bishops make Universal Credit call

The Diocese's three bishops call for urgent action to help those in need.


New lay ministers celebrated

The Bishop of Lichfield admits 14 new lay ministers to office at a special service.

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