Reaching New Generations
Reaching New Generations is one of the key themes of this diocese and the title of a series of celebrations around the diocese this month. Video
News
Celebrating Marriage
A Shrewsbury church is bidding for a place in the Guinness Book of Records at a service to renew wedding vows on Saturday 8 February.
Icons as Liturgical Art
February in Lichfield Cathedral will stand out as a great opportunity to contemplate the place of icons in our spiritual lives.
Courses - Lent to all
Like buses, home-grown Lent courses arrive in twos.
GraveTalk
Planning your own funeral and how we would like to be remembered are just two of the topics being discussed in 'GraveTalk', conversations being run in the Diocese of Lichfield to provide people with the opportunity to talk about funerals and death.
Tamworth Street Angels Commissioned
Members of Tamworth's Covenanting Churches (TCC) crowded into St Editha's Church on Sunday to celebrate the town's many social action projects and to commission Tamworth Street Angels.
Doing us credit
Shifnal is now served by a new FAIRshare Service Point.
"Re-enchanting Christianity" by Revd Dave Tomlinson
"Re-enchanting Christianity" is the subject of a lecture by Revd Dave Tomlinson at 10.00 on Monday 3rd February at the University of Wolverhampton.
Bishop Jonathan raises plight of Malaysia's Christians
The Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, has raised the question of freedom of worship for Malaysia's Christians in a parliamentary question.
Bishop Jonathan's Epiphany Message
In his first video of 2014, the Bishop of Lichfield encourages all Christians to play to their strengths and be involved in the worshipping life of their church.
Christmas starts with Christ
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Christmas starts with Christ
We all know it's Christmas, but what does that mean?
Good News for shoppers
A Christian Bag for Life is a simple idea that comes from Steve Ryder.
Video Challenge set for young Christians
People aged 15-30 are being invited to express their faith through video in the 30-60-30 Challenge.
St Chads Volunteer Programme celebrates a milestone
10 December 2014 was a very special day for the St Chads Volunteer Programme.
#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.
#ChristmasStarts...with a picture
Perhaps you were never Mary in your school nativity, and are still looking for your big moment?
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.
