With Eyes and Ears Open
"When we make space, we become more attentive. And it is often through attentiveness that the Holy Spirit speaks." Bishop Sarah's contemplation for the start of February
News
'Be Yourself' - Sarah Mullally confirmed as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
'Be Yourself' was the phrase at the heart of the enigmatic personal message in the Charge given to the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury on her Confirmation of Election at St Paul's Cathedral. "Don't be yourself; but all we can do is to be ourselves."
Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations in Shropshire and London
Shropshire Council commemorated HMD 2026 at Whitchurch CE Federation's junior school while Bishop Sarah attended the national commemoration in Westminster having preached on Holocaust and other genocides at the weekend.
Director of Ordinands receives her own new call
The Revd Preb Romita Shrisunder, Bishop’s Director of Ordinands, has been appointed Canon for Community Outreach and Social Justice at Derby Cathedral.
Historical adoption practices
The Church of England reviewed adoption practices in its mother and baby homes during the 1940s-70s and concluded it owed an apology to mothers and children for some of the practices
Gratitude
New Year is a good time to be looking back and forward. Archdeacon Liz Jackson echoes the prayer 'For all that has been, thank you. For all that is to come, yes!' in the context of money and the mission of our parishes.
Change, resolutions and church
Bishop Michael took up an invitation to write a New Year Message for local media, reproduced here.
