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Encouraged by Festival

Musicians from across the country came together at Shallowford House near Stone on Sunday as part of Encourage Festival.


Appointment of Persian woman as bishop welcomed

Bishop Michael congratulates Canon Guli Francis-Dehqani - the first Bishop of Loughborough.


John steps down after 40 years

Former interfaith advisor retires from parish ministry.


Shrewsbury Abbey gets Lottery boost

The historic building has received a £216,900 National Lottery grant.


22 new curates ordained

11 deacons were ordained on Saturday and 11 on Sunday at Lichfield Cathedral.


Foundations from failure

Bishop Mark, Homer Simpson, and Churchill on failure.


Meole Brace trio set for ordination

A Shrewsbury church will celebrate the ordination of three new curates.


Tackling homelessness together

People from faith groups came together to act on rising homelessness in the West Midlands.


Wedgwood backs Places of Welcome campaign

Pottery giant Wedgwood supports the crowdfunding campaign which offers a warm welcome.


Dementia-Friendly Churches at the heart of Dementia-Friendly Communities

A longer version of a blog written for the Alzheimer's Society


Congregation of Classic Cars

Over 50 vehicles help ignite a fresh expression of church for car lovers.


Working together for the Common Good

A Church project creates a striking community art piece inspired by Jo Cox MP.


Gill shocked by OBE

The headteacher at a Stoke Church School is 'honoured' with Queen's recognition.


St Chad's godly death

Bishop Michael reflects on a death well died.


Help spread Places of Welcome

Back a new crowdfunding campaign to offer a warm welcome.


Bishop in Llanyblodwell

The Bishop of Lichfield visited a far-flung corner of the Diocese to see a unique church.


Reach for the Spires

Efforts to save redundant church go to new heights.


Bishop welcomes Woolwich pilgrims

Bishop Michael welcomes visitors from his ex-diocese at the centre of the recent terror attack.


Life-givers highlighted at funerals conference

Pioneering work from Lichfield Diocese featured in national conference


One Love

Lindsey Hall Director of Vocations for the diocese reflects on recent events


High on the hills

Thy Kingdom Come has seen a peak of prayer activity in Shropshire, Staffordshire and the Black Country


Let your light shine

Who am I - priest, beacon, servant?


NHS Prayer Walk gets underway

A 180-mile prayer pilgrimage for the NHS sets off from Stafford.


Thy Kingdom Come begins in Burton

Bishop Michael joins Christians in Burton on Ascension Day as Thy Kingdom Come launches.


Diocese stands with Manchester

Lichfield Diocese stands with Manchester following Monday's terrorist attack.


Hundreds gather to 'Come Follow Christ'

People from throughout the Diocese gathered at Lichfield Cathedral to celebrate together.


Armed Forces Covenant signed

The Diocese pledges its support to the Armed Forces community across the Midlands.


Dementia Friendly first for diocese

Lichfield diocese is the first nationally to be recognised as a dementia-friendly community.


Giving life

Christians across the Diocese are being urged to become organ donors as part of their giving.


Vocations Sunday

We are all called. God has given each of us gifts to use for the life of the kingdom.

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