From Potteries to China
Venerable Godfrey Stone, Archdeacon of Stoke, to 'retire' next summer.
News
Census Figures ‘Not Surprising’
New head count method shows 46,000 members of churches in the Diocese
The Expectation of Christmas
The Expectation of Christmas
High on the hills
Thy Kingdom Come has seen a peak of prayer activity in Shropshire, Staffordshire and the Black Country
God at Work
It is said that 'Christ is for life, not just for Sundays' - so what does that mean in reality? A group of young disciples and enquirers in Wolverhampton has been finding out.
Remembering Nelson Mandela
People across the diocese are giving thanks for the life of Nelson Mandela, whose life has transformed the nation of South Africa, and influenced generations all around the world.
Wolves Faith Leaders Encourage Prime Minister
Nine Leaders representing Christians, Buddists, Hindus, Jews Muslims and Sikhs have together sent a letter to David Cameron supporting the government's decision to host a 'Hunger Summit' and place hunger on the G8 agenda this weekend.
Bishop's Blog - November 2016
November is the month for REMEMBERING - and this is very much reflected in the life of our Church.
Listen to God
Anglican and Catholic bishops, united in their support for the poor, visited Stoke-on-Trent foodbank as part of the #ListenToGod campaign led by Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
Clergy in Good Standing to be honoured
...with seats at Lichfield Cathedral The Bishop of Lichfield and Chapter of its Cathedral have announced seven new recipients of the title Prebendary.
New Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being
Revd Preb Dr Jane Tillier appointed Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being
Bishops react to Francis Report
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill and the Bishop of Stafford have been reflecting on the Francis Report into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
#ChristmasStarts...as a refugee
Good food and a story are key parts of Christmas celebrations, but a series of meetings in leafy Staffordshire are hearing some with less happy endings.
Following Christ in the footsteps of....Martin Luther King Jr
Lindsey Hall reflects on the life of an American icon during Black History Month.
TGI Monday shortlisted in national Premier Digital Awards
TGI Monday has been shortlisted for a Premier Digital Award for 'Most Creative Use of Social Media'.
Bishop's Blog - October 2016
Blue Peter and vanishing islands: in Creationtide, we delight afresh at the bounty of God's creation and commit to being good stewards of it. Yet, as I witnessed in the Solomon Islands, we need to act now because our inaction is costing livelihoods and lives. Christian Aid's resources and its 'Big Switch' campaign show how we can make a difference.
Diocese-wide support for Dementia Friendly Churches
A pilot project to help churches provide dementia-friendly services and meetings in northern Shropshire is being expanded and rolled out across the rest of the Diocese.
People flock to churches and towpaths
People from all around the Diocese of Lichfield have been meeting the new bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave as he has toured the diocese and walked part of the Two Saints Way as part of his 'Season of Welcome'
Bishop's Blog - September 2016
"First and foremost I am a child of God" - a vital reminder to all of us, and a note-to-self for the new Bishop of Lichfield
Bishop speaks out on need to address antisemitism
Bishop Michael, who is Chair of the Council of Christians and Jews, has warmly welcomed the Archbishop of Canterbury's words condemning the 'virus' of antisemitism. At a speech to the CCJ in Staines this week, Bishop Michael said, 'There is a fundamental truth that Jews and Christians hold in common: we are taught, and we believe, that men and women are made in the image of God.'
Bishops Back Statement
A statement relating to the response to the Government's consultation on same sex marriage
Katie's Goodbye
DAC sectary retires - hear Diocesan Synod tributes
New Clergy Ordained at Lichfield Cathedral
On 1 July 2012, Thirteen new clergy were ordained by the Bishop of Lichfield at a service in Lichfield Cathedral
Rare Service in Wilnecote
Baby postpones Curate's ordination
German Curates' Link Visit
Projects' could find their way into German churches
Cafe's Party Call
Volunteers take centre stage for celebrations
Readers Chalk Up Milestone
Certificates are presented to recognise 25 years service
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.
Former Finance Minster makes Shrewsbury Tick
A former Finance Minister was among the speakers calling for openness and honesty in the tax affairs of multi-national companies at a campaign event in Shrewsbury
Bishop’s delight at RESTART of ex-offender service
The Bishop of Lichfield has expressed his delight at news of today's re-launch of the RESTART service aimed at helping ex-offenders break free from criminal activity. The service is run by Stoke-on-Trent charity Saltbox.