Fighting slavery together
Churches are getting involved in the fight against modern slavery across Wolverhampton and the Black Country.
News
Much-loved Priest dies aged 101
Tributes have been paid to one of the Diocese of Lichfield's oldest priests following his death aged 101.
Jill Saward Funeral
The funeral of Jill Saward will take place at Lichfield Cathedral at 12 noon on Tuesday, 17 January.
Statement on the Death of Jill Saward
The Diocese of Lichfield expresses its deep sadness at the death today of Jill Saward.
New Assistant Bishop to be Appointed
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Right Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, will be appointing the Right Revd Rod Thomas, Bishop of Maidstone, as an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Lichfield.
Celebrating Shared Traditions at Limmud Conference
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Right Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, joined almost 3,000 people for the annual Jewish Limmud Conference in Birmingham.
Bishop's Blog - January 2017
Following a year that seemed to despise facts and experts, Bishop Clive considers what is truth and whether Jesus' choice to reveal the truth about God and his Kingdom through personal testimony and story-telling is a better route to finding truth.
Pilgrims Together to a Better Kingdom
In his New Year message, the Bishop of Lichfield talks about crossing boundaries in 2017.
Walking Together for Justice and Peace
The Bishop of Lichfield joined people from other faiths in a pilgrimage exploring justice and peace in Cyprus.
Chell Comes Together for Families in Need at Christmas
More than 20 families in need in Stoke-on-Trent won't go hungry this Christmas after local Christians, Tesco and other community groups joined forces.
Bishop Michael Welcomes Appointment
The Bishop of Lichfield has welcomed the appointment of the Revd Prebendary Dr Woyin Karowei Dorgu as his successor as Area Bishop of Woolwich in the Diocese of Southwark.
Christmas Comes Early for Hanley Church
A Stoke-on-Trent church has been given an early Christmas present - a £20,000 grant to carry out urgent repairs and replacement works.
December 2016
Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month
Nature Friendly Churches on the Increase
Churchyards in parishes across Lichfield Diocese have been recognised for the vital role they play in supporting the environment to flourish.
Bishop's Blog - December 2016
Rousing responses to good news is music to the Bishop of Lichfield's ears.
A Christmas Near You launches
Details of over 1,200 Christmas services at churches in Staffordshire, north Shropshire and the Black Country are just a click away at the new www.AChristmasNewYou.org website launched today, 1 December.
Building Bridges in Post-Brexit World
Building bridges between churches in the Midlands and the rest of Europe is more important than ever in the wake of the Brexit vote, says the new Bishop of Lichfield.
Bishop Michael meets Telford Street Pastors
The Bishop of Lichfield met volunteers who offer late-night support to people on the streets of Telford on a visit to the town.
Bishops join Synagogue Celebrations
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's only synagogue was joined for its tenth anniversary celebrations by the Bishops of Lichfield and Stafford.
Bishop Clive and Adrian Chiles open YMCA
Celebrity TV presenter Adrian Chiles and the Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Right Revd Clive Gregory, joined forces to officially open the new YMCA Black Country Group Western Gateway building in Carters Green, West Bromwich.
Wolverhampton Pioneer Ministries Wins National Award
A ground-breaking church initiative in Wolverhampton city centre has won a national award for its work with young adults.
Enabling Church to Serve Beyond Limits
The Bishop of Lichfield and Shropshire curate Revd Zoe Heming shared the platform at a national event to help create churches where disabled people belong.
Forgetting and Remembering
Forgetting and Remembering - Prayer Shawls as a Powerful Way of Remembering
TGI Monday Wins National Award
An innovative weekly online chat show from the Diocese of Lichfield has won a national digital award.
Praying for Unity in Inter Faith Week
People from all faith groups and none are being invited to a show of unity at Stoke-on-Trent College on Tuesday, 15 November.
Remembering what exactly?
Remembrancetide - misplaced pride, glorifying war and jingoism? Revd Vic Van den Bergh argues for respect, remembrance and resolve.
Readers toast 150 years of service
Almost 200 Readers from across Lichfield Diocese took part in 150th anniversary celebrations of lay ministry at a special service at Lichfield Cathedral.
A Mercian Diocese
"The Diocese of Mercia, this diocese, is a borderland diocese. Living in borderlands is risky business; crossing boundaries generates anxiety; that is why we need a culture, locally of informed risk-taking, and centrally of thoughtful permission-giving. " So says +Michael in his first presidential address to Diocesan Synod.
Bishop's Blog - November 2016
November is the month for REMEMBERING - and this is very much reflected in the life of our Church.
BAME vocations celebration
Over sixty people gathered in West Bromwich last night to hear about the ways people of black and minority ethnic groups can be encouraged to consider vocations in the Church of England.
