Readers Celebrate at Queen’s Foundation
2023 new Readers gather for last time at Queens Foundation before licensing by Bishop Michael in September
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Success & Failure
As exam season begins to recede in requests at prayer meetings and results play on many minds, one of our school chaplains considers how we can all act when tested.
Appointments and Departures
23rd May 2023
New Diocesan Director of Education announced
Mark Davis, currently principal of St Peter's CE Academy Bratton (Telford) has been appointed as the new Diocesan Director of Eduction with effect from September.
Prayer as stepping out in faith
Our third Dementia Action Week story comes from Shropshire
Prayer as an anchor
Our second Dementia Action Week blog comes from Di Holt, a Reader at St Luke’s Church, Cannock.
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Prayer as connection
Schools as well as churches can become Dementia-friendly places. St Paul's Longton is one school taking steps:
Joyful and profound event
Bishop Michael listens to children 'Sing for the King' and looks forward to the Coronation weekend
Praying from the heart
In the run up to Dementia Action Week, prayers are the solace many have contributed in our Share A Prayer Through Dementia Initiative.
Thank you - Bishop Clive
With a week to reflect after his final service in the diocese, Bishop Clive thanks many.
Lichfield team join fledgling Anglican Network of Intercultural Church
The diocese's Racial Justice and Inclusion Tasking Group sent a group of people to the first national conference around intercultural mission hosted by Oxford Diocese in Slough this week.
Share a Prayer through Dementia
This year, people from across the diocese have contributed prayers from the heart, with our “Share a Prayer through Dementia” initiative, giving fresh prayers to use in Dementia Action Week (15-21 May)
Catalyst to new encounters
Forty people gathered on the boundary of Lichfield and Hereford dioceses last week for a 'Pioneer Mission and Fresh Expressions Catalyst Day'.
Stephen and George
Marking the lives of a British teenager and Greek saint in one April weekend
Appointments and Departures
12th April 2023
Farewell, Bishop Clive
The Diocese says Goodbye to Bishop Clive, Bishop of Wolverhampton, this week. After 17 years he retires as the most long-serving bishop in that See, and the most experienced member of the Lichfield Bishop's staff team.
Say what?
A bit of Bananarama theology to start a Monday morning...
The greatest authority through the humblest of service
On Easter morning, Bishop Michael considers resurrection and coronation - and how they manifest symbols of power and authority.
Dust and Glory
Easter Day, a time for celebration - Easter eggs and bunnies? "Yes to all of that!" says Bishop Sarah - read why!
Readers gather to celebrate service
The former Archbishop of Wales spoke to over 100 Readers from across Lichfield Diocese.
New chaplaincy resource
Bishop Michael reflects on the General Synod vote on blessings for those in same-sex relationships and launches a new chaplaincy team to offer support in this area.
Zoe at historic gathering with The King
The Revd Zoe Heming represented General Synod at Buckingham Palace.
TCT's work returns to the missional heart of the diocese
Integration of Transforming Communities Together with the diocese will ensure stability and sustainability.
Six awarded St Chad's Medals
The contributions of lay people to the life of churches across the dioceses was celebrated on St Chad's Day.
Prized Nature
Churchyards are very important places for those whose loved ones are buried there, but a survey of visitors to some churchyards in Sussex found that they are often visited by people who value their peace and beauty. The Churchyard Award Scheme has been running for over 30 years. It’s run by volunteers to celebrate the work of volunteers in maintaining and developing churchyards and church gardens across the diocese of Lichfield.
Send more pauses
Emails, debate and Lent
Bishop Michael takes seat in the Lords
The Bishop of Lichfield will represent the diocese in the House of Lords.
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A Theological Taster!
A group from our ‘Pathways’ programme are taking part in an exciting new opportunity to sample theological study at The Queen’s Foundation.
Diocese ends investments in fossil fuel
Bishop Council members agree to fully divest from fossil fuel companes.
Debbie takes on racial justice role
Canon Debbie Parks is the new Co-Convenor of the diocese's Racial Justice and Inclusion Task Group.