Serving in our powerlessness
A special message from St Andrew's Anglican Church in Moscow, which was visited by a group from Lichfield Diocese in 2019.
News
Hope - from limping to 'springing eternal'?
As the humanitarian catastrophe in Europe unfolds before our eyes, signs of hope for more vulnerable people are more important to our emotional survival than ever. So here's one you may not have spotted yet.
Lambeth award for Malaysian friend
Among 25 recipients of the Lambeth Awards presented by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace this week is one friend of this diocese, Lay Canon Andrew Khoo from th e Diocese of West Malaysia.
Tributes paid to North Staffordshire priest
The Revd Jonathan Watkins, the Vicar of Knutton, has died.
First Arrivals on Two Kingdoms Way
The first walkers have checked out the entire route from Lindisfarne to Lichfield, arriving on St Chads Day 2022.
What is 'biblical'
Hope and truth are our reference points says Bishop Michael as he battles to untwist an adjective in this month's Chad Blog.
Churches mobilise for Ukraine
People across the diocese are joining prayers and action for the war-stricken country.
New church moves into its building
A pioneering church initiative at the heart of Telford has moved into its new central base after two years of grassroots growth in local communities.
£20,000 gift sent to Matlosane
Support has been given to the Covid-hit Church in South Africa thanks to the generosity of people across our diocese.
Thanksgiving service for Bishop Jonathan
People are invited to remember the 98th Bishop of Lichfield at Lichfield Cathedral on 20 March.
Synod supports persecuted Church
General Synod unanimously back a motion - brought by Lichfield members - to condemn the persecution of Christians across the world.
Appointments and Departures
10th February 2022
Listening well: heart-level conversations
Giving space for lamenting and celebrating
Adam to say goodbye
Adam Edwards is leaving Transforming Communities Together to take on a national role with the Church Urban Fund.
A bit rich?
Bishop Clive on levelling up and filling the hungry with good things
Farewell to war hero Dick
The Revd Preb Dick Sargent - who played a key role in the D-Day landings - has died aged 97.
St Mark's secure almost £1m from Heritage Fund
St Mark's Church in Shelton will be the home of an ambitious community-focused project.
I was part of it
Reviewing the dementia-friendly churches network in 2021, here's an overview, at head and heart level.
Christmas cannot be cancelled
The Bishop of Lichfield's Christmas message focuses on the power of grace.
Appointments and Departures
10th December 2021
Tributes paid to Keith
Much-loved former team rector and retired clergyman Keith Haywood has died aged 73.
Chad Pilgrims push on towards Lichfield
A 475-mile trek in the footsteps of St Chad has now covered almost 350 miles.
Prayers heard: joy abounds
November is sometimes the month of the Church’s new year, as Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas day – this year that’s 28 November. It’s a time Dr Lindsey Hall finds always brings joy.
Churchyard Awards 2021
Gardeners and guardians gathered in Lichfield to hear the judges' conclusions.
Un-locking waterways chaplaincy
Over a hundred chaplains from around the country descended on Lichfield Cathedral last week to celebrate their ministry and commission new chaplains.
Time for TikTok?
Revd David Sims on his venture into the world of pithy social media
Following Christ in the Footsteps of the Saints
Join the St. Winefride’s Pilgrimage, a 70 mile journey from Holywell in Wales, to Shrewsbury between Easter and Pentecost next year.Â
Tributes paid to Bishop Jonathan
The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield from 2003-2015, died yesterday.
Appointments and Departures
29th October 2021
Encouraging the next generation
Members of Holy Trinity Church in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, celebrated their shared past and future during Black History Month.
