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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.
Shropshire Light
Shropshire Light | A day conference for Christians across Shropshire. Former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey will be the keynote speaker. See video of last year's conference.
Shropshire Light
Shropshire Light was an all-age conference that attracted national attention, especially Lord Carey's speech.
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.
The Nation Remembers
11am on the 11th day of the 11th month - and the nation stops to remember.
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.
Shawbury residents enjoy fruits of town and church working together
An unloved area on the edge of Shawbury has become a pleasant space for the community thanks to a project by the local parish council working with the Diocese of Lichfield. As well as tidying derelict land, paths have been laid enabling access for all. See video.
The Vicar's Wife gives the secret to domestic sainthood
A vicar's wife from West Bromwich will today launch her book 'The Ministry of a Messy House: Grace in Place of Guilt' at an event in Birmingham's biggest Christian bookshop. See Video
Local vicar elected to attend House of Bishops
Barlaston vicar Jane Tillier has been elected as one of eight female clergy nationwide who will attend the House of Bishops.
Confirmation at Messy Church
In October 2013, the first Confirmation service took place in a Messy Church congregation in the Diocese of Lichfield. See Video
The baptism of Prince George
We thank almighty God for the gift of new life. May God the Father, who has received you by baptism into his Church, pour upon you the riches of his grace, that within the company of Christ's pilgrim people you may daily be renewed by his anointing Spirit, and come to the inheritance of the saints in glory. Amen.
Worship "must be authentic to the community" says Bishop Jonathan
"Worship which connects the people of God with their creator must be authentic to the community" says Bishop Jonathan in a letter to clergy and lay ministers
Raising money for Syria
A 1935 Bentley was the star attraction at St Peter's, Little Aston, at a carwash in aid of the Syrian refugee crisis.
Bishop opens new credit union shop
The Bishop of Stafford, Geoff Annas, has opened a new branch of the Staffordshire Credit Union in the heart of the county town.
Shrewsbury church in award final
People around St Alkmunds church in the centre of Shrewsbury are on tenterhooks this week as they anticipate the results of the prestigious English Heritage Angel Awards. In the meantime, English Heritage have produced short videos about each of the finalists.
St Chad's Jobs Club opened by local MP
St Chad's Church, together with the city council, Wolverhampton Inter-Faith & Regeneration Network and SiteLearn formally opened a new Job Club on Friday.
'Church is not a Franchise' says Selwyn Lecturer
In the 2013 Selwyn Lecture held this week at Lichfield Cathedral, Canon George Lings compared fresh expressions of church as children with the same DNA but different characters rather than replicas of existing churches. See video.
Honours awarded to six priests in the Diocese
On 29 September, six long-serving priests were made Prebendaries of Lichfield Cathedral by Bishop Jonathan with the Dean, Adrian Dorber.
Church life is child’s play for new curate Jo
The second story about one of this weekend's new ordinands, Jo Williams hopes to help disciples grow through all sorts of activities.
Rambling Rev is star of beer festival
A Stoke-on-Trent vicar has become the star of a real ale festival with a special brew named after him.
Matthew Parker is the new Archdeacon of Stoke
Matthew is all Stoked up after four hundred people gathered in Lichfield Cathedral on Tuesday evening to witness his Collation, Induction and Welcome as Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent and his Installation as an Honorary Canon.
Lay Readers accrue four centuries of experience
With over four centuries of experience between them, sixteen Lay Readers were given special recognition at Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday. Another eight were formally welcomed to the diocese and one was licensed for the first time.
Howzat?! Lichfield Clergy in Cricket scorcher
The Diocese of Lichfield battled the Diocese of London yesterday in the final of the 2013 Church Times Cricket Cup.
Delivering babies, buildings and, soon, baptisms
Mia Smith left the north-east of England and a career as a midwife and nurse to bring up her family, and moved to Shropshire as her husband moved jobs.
New Generations Reaching for Summer Soulace.
The summer has seen a rash of events for new generations - here is VIDEO and an insight from some participants around the diocese.
Children At Risk- Bishop Calls for Action
CHILDREN AT RISK – We Have a Part to Play
Picture Man's Lasting Image
DVD ensures that 175th celebration flower festival is not forgotten
Celebration and Publication
A Staffordshire Clergywoman has two reasons to be cheerful this month.
‘Boycott: god-like behaviour’ says bishop
As Christians celebrated Pentecost yesterday, the Bishop of Shrewsbury compared his encounter with the cricketing deity and commentator with the third person of God, the Holy Spirit.