105 people at Guernsey’s first Dementia-Friendly Carol Service
In summer 2018, I led a Dementia-Friendly Churches Training Day in Guernsey. It’s wonderful to hear from St Saviour’s Church there about the next steps they’ve taken
News
Offering a warm welcome
Funding from county councillors means even more people can benefit from Places of Welcome.
Rugeley counselling service celebrates 2nd anniversary
A free community counselling service based at a Rugeley church has worked with over 100 people.
Diocese strengthens links with Church of Ireland
Closer relations with the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross will develop following Brexit.
Assurances over ongoing relationship despite Brexit
Our sister diocese in Northern Germany send their prayers and thoughts on the eve of Brexit.
Past cases review makes progress
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, outlines progress to date in Lichfield Diocese.
House of Bishops' statement on Civil Partnerships
Our bishops respond to the House of Bishops' statement on Civil partnerships.
Welcome Bishop Jan
The Bishop of Repton is moving on from the Diocese of Derby to become Residentiary Canon (House for Duty) at Lichfield Cathedral and Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Lichfield.
Prayer for Holocaust Memorial Day
The Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ), chaired by the Bishop of Lichfield, is asking churches around the UK to join in prayer ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day.
Making whole-ness and the wilderness
During the vacancy for bishop of Stafford, archdeacons write some of the monthly bishops' pastoral letters
Walk with Bishop Michael
People are being invited to join the Bishop of Lichfield on a walk which will call at ten churches in rural mid-Staffordshire on 8 and 9 February.
Good news for the whole world
The Revd Steve Hollinghurst has been appointed to the new diocesan role of Evangelism Enabler with an Environmental Focus.
Tackling modern slavery in the Black Country
A new post will ensure a more coordinated approach to tackling modern slavery across the Black Country.
January 2020
The gazette of clergy and lay appointments, retirements and resignations
Star Qualities
Bishop Sarah’s Pastoral Letter for January 2020
Bus shelter epiphany
A village church near Staffordshire has been turning heads with its bus shelter epiphany display.
Selfies and the divine image
Thousands of selfies inspire the Bishop of Lichfield's Christmas message.
Anticipating Advent across Europe
Christians from Midlands and German churches commit to peace and justice.
Open and active
Are we fit for purpose?
Oswestry Rural Youth Church gets growing
A fresh expression for young people
Bishop Geoff to bid farewell
The Bishop of Stafford is to retire in November after almost ten years in post.
Popular Shrewsbury vicar dies
Tributes have been paid to the Revd Preb Mark Salmon who has died aged 56.
Loving Hurting Dreaming
images to bring people together
Welcome, Bishop Sarah
Great first service in Shrewsbury Abbey
All things bright and beautiful?
An update in the light of global warming
Welcome Shaz
Shaz Akhtar is the new Black Country Near Neighbours Coordinator.
New department to provide even better support
Our new Discipleship, Vocation and Evangelism Department will launch in September.
Are they different today? Consider delirium…
Enlightening session at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
The Preb Roger Bould
The Revd Preb Roger Bould died on Friday 21 June 2019.
YMCA base blessed
The Bishop of Lichfield dedicated the site of a new community base in Wolverhampton.
