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Diocese’s new CEO is ‘inspired appointment’, bringing banking and church wisdom

Published: 11th February 2025

The next Chief Executive Officer of Lichfield Diocese is to be Mrs Sam Rushton, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield, has announced. After a career in retail banking and most recently, in the leadership team of the Diocese of York, she brings to Lichfield the skills that will help maintain and develop the culture of teamworking and collaboration among diocesan staff and structures.

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Staffordshire Parish's Heritage Lottery project seeks tenders

Published: 11th February 2025

Acton Trussell with Bednall Parochial Church Council has been awarded a £236,995 grant from The Natonal Lottery Heritage Fund to create a community hub within the existing building to develop connections between people and place by providing social activities targeted at isolated groups. The PCC is now in a position to invite interest from suitably experienced contractors.


Appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury: Public Consultation

Published: 10th February 2025

The process for the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury is underway and, a key part of this is the extensive consultation exercise that will close on 31 March. Wherever you are based, your views matter. 

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Dementia-Friendly Physical Environment for Schools

Published: 5th February 2025

In our school buildings, what’s helpful for someone with dementia?

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Safeguarding reminder

Published: 1st February 2025

We take all reports and allegations seriously. If you or anyone you are in contact with, want to talk to someone independently, you can call the Safe Spaces helpline on 0300 303 1056 or email safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk. There are other support services available.

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Treachery and betrayal

Published: 31st January 2025

Bishop Matthew's been watching telly and had some thoughts...

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An afternoon of appointments honouring service and dedication

Published: 27th January 2025

Bishop Michael recognised ten people for their contribution to the life of Lichfield Diocese during Evensong at Lichfield Cathedral on Sunday, 26 January. Bishop Matthew gave the award of the Lambeth Cross for Ecumenism, awarded by the Archbishop of Canterbury to Robert Mountford, Ecumenical Officer for Birmingham, the Black Country and Staffordshire.

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Celebrating 200 Places of Welcome in Shropshire

Published: 27th January 2025

Christ Church, Wellington welcomed Strengthening Communities to its early morning Place of Welcome to join in celebrating, with tea, toast and yes, a celebration cake, the 200 Places of Welcome supported by Lichfield Diocese.

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New Archdeacons for Walsall and Salop appointed from Oxford and Manchester

Published: 15th January 2025

The Revd Canon Elizabeth Jackson is to be the next Archdeacon of Walsall and that the Revd Nick Watson is to be the next Archdeacon of Salop

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Wednesbury welcomes Canon Ben

Published: 14th January 2025

Cathedral appointment supports Wednesbury parishes.

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Weirdly Christian

Published: 13th January 2025

Some elements of the Christian story are easily described as weird. We’ve not long heard the age-old story of Christmas and gone again in our hearts and minds to that hillside in Bethlehem. It’s so traditional that we maybe no longer hear the weirdness of it. But a horde of angels appearing to shepherds is not part of a communications strategy Arun Kataria has ever written...

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Safeguarding & Dementia

Published: 8th January 2025

Neil and Peter from our Safeguarding team shared some great wisdom and best practice in conversation with Dementia-freindly Churches/Schools enabler, Sarah Thorpe.

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Faith without walls

Published: 1st January 2025

Bishop Tim on 'sporting' people, connecting with the media and identity without locations.

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