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Tributes to Kathy

The Bishop of Lichfield celebrates the work of domestic abuse victim champion Kathy Coe.


Hope and New Life

Elections and Celebration



Fridge benefits

A Community Fridge in Telford is proving a popular resource for local people.


Peace Woodland to get Easter Sunday blessing

The new woodland will be blessed ahead of its summer opening.


Not a waste of energy

An energy recovery facility visit showed the way we treat our waste is key.


Bishop backs Brexit prayer cuppa

Churches are encouraged to host café-style meetings to bring together people over Brexit.


Churches urged to take creation care lead

Local churches are asked to spearhead efforts to tackle climate change.


Memorial service for Stafford fire victims

A service to remember Riley, Keegan, Tilly Rose and Olly is on 28 March.


Meres and Meadows taking steps to become more dementia-friendly

Interview with the vicar, Revd Maureen Read


Dementia-friendly first for churches

Over recent years, churches and dioceses have stepped up support


Tackling loan sharks together

The Church is at the center of a new charter to drive out loan sharks.


St Mary’s Ellesmere takes steps to become more dementia-friendly

Jeremy Stretton is Dementia coordinator for a church in north Shropshire


New Chad statue to welcome pilgrims

St Chad is to be immortalised with new public artwork to mark his 1,350th anniversary.


Lent Appeal to help vulnerable women

Hearing first hand about how vulnerable women will benefit from the Bishop's Lent Appeal.


Transforming poverty through the silver screen

I, Daniel Blake and the bible come together thanks to a Wolverhampton curate.


March 2019

Appointments and Departures


Inspirational volunteers get first St Chad's Medals

The inaugural St Chad's Medal awards took place at Lichfield Cathedral yesterday.


Farsi Christians celebrate Communion in mother tongue

A Wolverhampton church takes part in the national launch of Holy Communion in Persian.


From New York to Shropshire

New York priest Yejide Peters has begun a new role in the heart of Shrewsbury.


Deservedly Famous

True celebrities and icons of our time


Catwalk, Clotheshorses (and Dogcollars)

A Wolverhampton church hosted a fashion show with a difference on Monday...


Petton Church’s steps to become more dementia-friendly

The 14 churches of Ellesmere Deanery have signed up to becoming Dementia-friendly Churches


Extra Ordinary Presence

In conversation with an eminent speaker


What would Jesus wear?

A Wolverhampton church will feature a charity catwalk as 'fast fashion' is in the spotlight.


January 2019

Appointments and Departures


Holocaust victims remembered

School pupils join the Bishop of Lichfield on a visit to the National Holocaust Centre.


Blessing at farmers' centenary celebration

Soil, milk churns and a plough are blessed at a special service.


Lottery boost for St Lucia's

A formerly at-risk Shropshire church looks to the future thanks to repairs funding.


Ministry director stepping down

The Revd Lesley Bentley is to step down from a role she began in 2009.

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