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All Saints funding boost

A Stoke-on-Trent church will install new community facilities thanks to a National Churches Trust grant.


Hope in the darkness

The Bishop of Lichfield finds light and joy in singing close to home.


Lights for the lost

Churchyards in the Staffordshire Moorlands were lit up to remember the lost.


A view from the pew?

In the first of an occasional series, John Bentley shares his experience of sudden partial sight loss and how it's affected his perception of the church


Bishop Michael’s lead on Dementia-Friendly Church

Bishop Michael Ipgrave, the Bishop of Lichfield, affirmed that he is “proud to be part of Diocese that takes Dementia-Friendly Church seriously”, when he spoke at our Dementia-Friendly Churches Zoom Training Day in October 2020.


Adam is new TCT Chief Officer

Adam Edwards will lead Transforming Communities Work Together's work to tackle poverty and its causes across the region.


The Coming

Bishop Michael’s Pastoral Letter for December 2020


Appointments and Departures

30th November 2020


Courage needed on racial justice journey

Richard Reddie encourages churches to rise to the challenge at this year's Selwyn Lecture.


Dedicated clergy recognised

Five new prebendaries from across the diocese will be collated online next week.


Living in Love and Faith resources published

Landmark resources to help the church listen and learn together.


Pelsall youngsters remember

Green-minded young people have been tending war graves in their local churchyard.


Living as people of hope in lockdown

The Bishop of Lichfield says hope is more important than ever as we prepare to enter a second national lockdown.


Light Night Treats

Over 80 children were involved in a Messy Church alternative halloween event in North Staffordshire.


Alistair to be Acting Archdeacon

Interim arrangements for the Archdeaconry of Stoke-upon-Trent are announced


The long and winding road

Bishop Clive peaks in his Pastoral Letter for November 2020?


A glorious noise and all that’s jazz…

Bishop-designate Matthew’s improvises in his Pastoral Letter for October 2020


Exploring Outdoor Worship - Forest Church Taster events

A lot of people are thinking about doing outdoor worship not just in response to Covid-19. For many there is also an increasing desire to connect with God in nature, both as an expression of their spirituality but also with an environmental focus.


Appointments and Departures

12th October 2020


Churches receive lifeline grants

Shrewsbury Abbey and St Mary's in Stafford are awarded part of the £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund.


The Hands of God?

Developing our Dementia-Friendly Churches Network


Survivors must be heard

The Bishop of Lichfield responds to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse investigation report.


Stoke-on-Trent supermarket vicar Bill online

A Stoke supermarket worker who helped keep food on our plates will participate in the Church of England’s national online service.


Matthew to be new Bishop of Stafford

Downing Street confirms Matthew Parker, current Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent, will become bishop.


#NewRevs 2020

15 new deacons will be ordained at Lichfield Cathedral this weekend.


Shropshire vicar leads national online service

‘Everyone is made in the image of God’ - Christians with disabilities lead powerful national online service


Supporting people hit in the pocket by Covid-19

Transforming Communities Together's financial resilience team has grown to help those who need support.


Appointments and Departures

11th September 2020


Students welcomed back to our universities

University Chaplains across the diocese look forward to welcoming students at the start of the strangest term ever - and advise on ways to thrive.


Chad walk crosses boundaries

The Bishop of Lichfield visited 27 churches named after St Chad as he walked across the diocese.

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