I’m a believer
Ian Hislop on religious TV.
News
"People walked by and ignored me"
Richard Hill recounts his hour selling the Big Issue.
Money at Work - The Bishop's 2013 Lent Appeal in Africa
Growing Leaders was the theme of the Bishop's Lent Appeal in 2013. In distributing the overseas half of the funds raised, great care, joy and gratitude have been found.
Former Bishop of Shrewsbury introduced to the House of Lords
The Rt Revd Alan Smith, the former Area Bishop of Shrewsbury between 2001 & 2009, was introduced to the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 November.
Festive Question Time
Shrewsbury church wants to hear people's answer to 'All I want for Christmas'
CECET launch to boost church schools
The Church of England Central Education Trust (CECET) launched on March 25th in Lichfield: a ground-breaking institution in UK education.
The Nation Remembers
11am on the 11th day of the 11th month - and the nation stops to remember.
Archdeacon Announces Retirement
Ven Chris Liley to step down from his post in May
All is safely gathered in
As the shops begin to proclaim the season of consumer fever, we are taking a moment to reflect back on an unusual celebration of God's generous provision.
God is my Refuge
In more than one place in the Diocese of Lichfield, the Church of England and the YMCA are working closely together to meet the spiritual needs of the homeless.
Telford First is All Action
Open Door Project gives children chance to explore
Shropshire Light
Shropshire Light was an all-age conference that attracted national attention, especially Lord Carey's speech.
Walking for a warmer church
A sponsored walk from Milton Church to Lichfield Cathedral in Holy Week 2014.
News from Westminster
In Dementia Awareness Week, Sarah Thorpe shares her experience.
Shropshire Curate on BBC Radio2
Hodnet Deanery curate Revd Zoe Heming was Fern Britton's guest on Radio 2's Good Morning Sunday this week.
MBE for Lichfield Prison Chaplain
A 15-year ministry as a prison chaplain and voluntary work spanning many years has been recognized by the Queen today in her birthday honours, with the award of an MBE to Jane Newsome. Jane, who served almost all her ministry in the diocese of Lichfield, first as prison chaplain at Stoke Heath Prison, where she was co-ordinating chaplain and then as Managing Chaplain of Swinfen Hall. Both were young offenders' institutions for young men.
The start of Bishop Michael's ministry in Lichfield Diocese
Bishop Michael's 'Season of Welcome' begins on Thursday 15 September, culminating in his formal Installation and celebrating a Diocesan Eucharist on Saturday 24 September.
Churches Show Age Aid
Displays will link with Ann Morisy lecture
Scaffolder supports building communities
The story of one of this year's new ordinands
Strange Bedfellows
Rector's 12 hour sleep out amongst the gargoyles raises £1,000 towards repairs.
Tax Bus Drives In
Route around UK includes stops in Diocese
Warden Moves to the Ranks
John Maddison retires from Warden of Readers in the Diocese - tributes paid
New Canons loosed in Cathedral
The Bishop of Lichfield and the Dean of Lichfield Cathedral installed three new Prebendaries on Saturday afternoon.
Another Way
Bishop Jonathan looks beyond the January gloom in his Epiphany Message.
Bishop says ‘I do’
The Bishop of Lichfield, The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill was among the guests present for the launch of Marriage Week UK last night. 'After an intense day of meetings in the House of Bishops, it was lovely to hear good news'
Church Tent's Festival Date
Summer shows provide opportunity - See video
Twenty year high for young priests
Statistics for 2012 show that the number of young people (under 30s) accepted for training for the Church of England ministry last year was 113, 22% of the total.
New Canon Chancellor Named for Cathedral
Revd Dr Anthony Moore is to be Lichfield Cathedral's new Canon Chancellor
Wednesfield Churches could win national Art prize
A trio of churches in Wednesfield will hear on Monday whether they have won a £10,000 competition to commission new art.
January 2017
Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month