"Dear Dementia..."
Revd Zoe Heming, the curate in Hodnet Deanery (in and around Market Drayton) has written a 'Dear Dementia' letter.
News
Granddad remembered at wedding
When Meg got married in August, she wanted to remember her granddad. He had had dementia and he died earlier in the year.
Don’t talk about “suffering from dementia†or “victimsâ€
"Words are very powerful - they can build you up or put you down. When you are speaking about dementia remember this."
Early Diagnosis – Alzheimer’s Society Experience
It's important to know that, as churches, we don't have to go it alone! David Latcham is an Information Worker at the Alzheimer's Society in Shropshire.
Filling Stations keep rural faith motoring
The Filling Station is a national movement offering an informal way of expressing the Christian faith in a rural setting. Following much prayer and planning, a Filling Station has now been running in the north-west corner of Shropshire for four months.
Will you walk the Two Saints Way?
Churches, councils, walkers, pilgrims, all came together to see the new Two Saints Way handbook and plot the future of the pilgrimage route which runs right through the Diocese to Lichfield Cathedral. David Pott created the Two Saints Way. "We are now in a golden age of pilgrimage. There has been a great revival in pilgrimage with many new routes throughout the country in recent years. You can pre-order the Two Saints Way guide, 144 pages packed with pictures, facts and maps to make the route easy and informative, by emailing twosaintsway@gmail.com or calling 01770 830317 or 07932 790525.
Elections to the CNC
Here are the results of the July 9th elections to the Crown Nominations Commission.
Changing patterns – finding the life now
At our Forget-me-not tea this month, we looked at the cutout pictures by the world-famous artist Matisse.
Ordination of Deacons and Priests
Please pray for the deacons and priests recently ordained at Lichfield Cathedral.
Dementia Awareness Week – our local response
Dementia Awareness Week ran from 17-23 May 2015. Various things went on in and around Shifnal.
Great Diocesan Bake Off for local schools
You don't need to be a finalist in the Great British Bake Off to bless people with a bowl of flour and a hot oven. Flashy ingredients can hide mediocrity, and the best ideas are often the simplest. Here is one that every congregation can use in to love their local school.
South East Asian partner dioceses
Lichfield Diocese played host to a distinguished group from the Province of South East Asia last week. The group, led by Archbishop Bolly Lapok, were in England to mark the closure of two missionary organisations that had pioneered the gospel in the far east and to renew links with the Diocese including a whistle-stop tour of a few pioneering church projects as well as a traditional service of Evensong in the cathedral.
Neighbouring Course
What would it mean if we took seriously 'loving our neighbours?
Safeguarding seminars success
A new series of seminars for Safeguarding Coordinators has begun around the diocese with the first, held yesterday afternoon in Stafford, full to capacity.
"Without Christ, you've got nothing."
It's my first time back at Neil Baldwin's place since our interview the week that Marvellous was released. There are plenty of new mementos on show in his Newcastle flat. The birds' cages have been spruced up beautifully, and the budgies look and sound magnificent.
New support for young adults, Fresh Expressions and pioneer ministry
The Revd David Cundill was welcomed to the Diocese this week as the new Deputy Director of Mission. He will work with parishes and pioneer ministers with a particular focus on supporting work under the Diocese's Reaching New Generations theme, particularly with reaching the 19-35 age group and Fresh Expressions.
Fradley roof repairs enables dry Easter celebration
It was a Happy Easter all round as the congregation at St. Stephen's Church celebrated not only the Risen Lord but the completion of the restoration of the 155 year old church roof. Revd Elizabeth Wall officiated at the service which was attended by over 40 people including members of Fradley Community Choir who sang the anthem. After the service the congregation was joined by Brandy the Shetland Pony in his Easter bonnet for refreshments. The Easter Garden which was built by Messy Church was also much admired.
Holy Week meditations
A pioneering church community in Wolverhampton has recorded the St Chad's Community's special daily prayer material for Easter and Holy Week for its own congregation of young adults.
Deaf Church congregations grow
Sunday 22nd March was a very important day in the life of Lichfield Diocese Church among Deaf People. For the first time in many years Confirmation was celebrated with a Deaf congregation. The Rt Revd Geoff Annas, Bishop of Stafford, came to celebrate Holy Communion and to Confirm three members of Deaf Church at their regular monthly service at St Michael & All Angels, Penkridge.
New Marriage Regulations
As from 2nd March 2015 there are changes to the legal preliminaries for the marriage of non-European Economic Area nationals.
Transforming Communities Together
So, with neighbours, you have a great idea that will really help meet needs of the local community, but you're not sure how to go about making it happen. Or you know what to do but don't have the funds to implement your plan.
Live well with dementia
"Dementia affects many families across the diocese. And the questions around how we care spiritually for people living with the disease are challenging", according to David Primrose, Director of Transforming Communities for the Diocese of Lichfield.
New Catholic Missioner
The Revd Damian Feeney has been announced as a new half-time priest and half-time Catholic Missioner based in Ettingshall parish, Wolverhampton.
Walsall's new Archdeacon begins her ministry
The new Archdeacon of Walsall, the Ven Dr Sue Weller has begun her new ministry following a formal service in Lichfield Cathedral.
Shropshire - What shall we do for Lent?
A short session (2 hours) for potential leaders of prayer events and courses in Lent 2015.
Happy New Year
Bishop Mark looks forward to the New Year
Down to Earth God
I wonder if you have seen the Sainsbury Advert on TV this December?
Peace on Earth: A Christmas Message
This has been a scary year.
A Candlelight Vigil for Peace
People all over the world have been touched by the dreadful terrorist attack that took place this week in Pakistan, with the loss of 141 schoolchildren and teachers.
Bishops of Lichfield Diocese welcome the announcement of the first female bishop.
The Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill has welcomed the announcement that Revd Libby Lane is to be the first female bishop in the Church of England and the next bishop of Stockport
