NOTICES FROM OTHER CHURCHES
16th May
LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL - ASCENSION DAY THURDAY 26TH MAY
We will be celebrating the feast day of the Ascension of our Lord with a programme of services to keep this important day in the Church’s calendar. At 0750 the Cathedral choir will sing the Ascension Day hymn from the Cathedral roof – please gather outside No.19 The Close and support them in this traditional activity. This will be followed by Morning Prayer in the Lady Chapel at 0800, we hope that those coming to hear the choir will also stay for this short service.
LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL - ASCENSION DAY THURDAY 26TH MAY
We will be celebrating the feast day of the Ascension of our Lord with a programme of services to keep this important day in the Church’s calendar. At 0750 the Cathedral choir will sing the Ascension Day hymn from the Cathedral roof – please gather outside No.19 The Close and support them in this traditional activity. This will be followed by Morning Prayer in the Lady Chapel at 0800, we hope that those coming to hear the choir will also stay for this short service.
13th May
LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL TRAIDCRAFT
BIG BREW AND SUMMER SHOPPING EVENT
College Hall in The Close
Saturday 23rd July
12.00 - 14.30
There will be a large selection of Traidcraft goods on sale and the chance to order from the Traidcraft catalogue.
Storytelling and craft activities for children.
Tea, coffee and refreshments.
Free admission
For further information about Traidcraft please visit the website at https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/about-us
If possible please also print and display and/or distribute the attachment.
Thanks for your help.
LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL TRAIDCRAFT
BIG BREW AND SUMMER SHOPPING EVENT
College Hall in The Close
Saturday 23rd July
12.00 - 14.30
There will be a large selection of Traidcraft goods on sale and the chance to order from the Traidcraft catalogue.
Storytelling and craft activities for children.
Tea, coffee and refreshments.
Free admission
For further information about Traidcraft please visit the website at https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/about-us
If possible please also print and display and/or distribute the attachment.
Thanks for your help.
10th May
Ride & Stride
Ride and Stride is the sponsored event in aid of the Staffordshire Historic Churches Trust (SHCT). On the second Saturday of September every year, across all of England, cyclists and walkers are sponsored to visit churches - less energetic participants can use car or public transport - with churches open between 10am and 6pm. Last year 85 churches in Staffordshire took part by welcoming visitors while 43 churches sent out sponsored cyclists, walkers and drivers.
Half the money raised is returned to churches to use how they wish; the other half is given in grants to churches towards the cost of repairs and maintenance. Ride and Stride day is also the best time in the year to visit churches and find them open throughout the day. Congregations can get involved as cyclists, walkers, drivers or welcomers. Find out more at https://staffordshirehistoricchurchestrust.org/rideandstride/rideandstridedocsthisyear/
Ride & Stride
Ride and Stride is the sponsored event in aid of the Staffordshire Historic Churches Trust (SHCT). On the second Saturday of September every year, across all of England, cyclists and walkers are sponsored to visit churches - less energetic participants can use car or public transport - with churches open between 10am and 6pm. Last year 85 churches in Staffordshire took part by welcoming visitors while 43 churches sent out sponsored cyclists, walkers and drivers.
Half the money raised is returned to churches to use how they wish; the other half is given in grants to churches towards the cost of repairs and maintenance. Ride and Stride day is also the best time in the year to visit churches and find them open throughout the day. Congregations can get involved as cyclists, walkers, drivers or welcomers. Find out more at https://staffordshirehistoricchurchestrust.org/rideandstride/rideandstridedocsthisyear/
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May 6th
Dear Friends, I am attaching a flyer for The Lichfield Garrick's Fundraising Show for Ukrainian refugees. The Garrick has generously agreed to donate half of the funds raised for Lichfield District City of Sanctuary to provide support for the benefit of refugees arriving in the District of Lichfield. I hope as many of you as possible can book tickets for the event on Sunday 15th May at 5.00. The expenditure of the income will be a major point of discussion for us soon. We hope to see you there! Best wishes, Nigel Gann Secretary, Lichfield District City of Sanctuary |
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6th May
6th May
Dear All,
The Annual General Meeting will be held in College Hall, The Close, WS13 7LD at 7.30 p.m. on Monday 20th June. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served before the meeting. All are welcome.
Please find attached a copy of the agenda, a copy of the Chairs' Report. the minutes of the previous meeting and a poster which you might like to print and display and/or distribute.
All documents will be made available on the website at
https://www.churchestogetherinlichfield.co.uk/news/reports-agendas-minutes/
Let me know if you require any further information.
David
Dear All,
The Annual General Meeting will be held in College Hall, The Close, WS13 7LD at 7.30 p.m. on Monday 20th June. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served before the meeting. All are welcome.
Please find attached a copy of the agenda, a copy of the Chairs' Report. the minutes of the previous meeting and a poster which you might like to print and display and/or distribute.
All documents will be made available on the website at
https://www.churchestogetherinlichfield.co.uk/news/reports-agendas-minutes/
Let me know if you require any further information.
David
6th May
The annual Stafford County Show takes place this year on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd June at the County Showground in Stafford. For many years we have had a ‘Church Tent’ to be a visible presence of God in the ‘marketplace’ and to be a place of hospitality and prayer. It is a wonderful, worthwhile experience for all who volunteer.
If you are willing and able to volunteer for either half or a full day, please contact the Tent Coordinator, Nicola Busby:
07740 822095 / 01827 373390
revdnicolabusby@gmail.com
Best wishes and every blessing, Lynne x
Lynne Mills
Warden of the Lichfield Diocese Community of Evangelists
(: 07810 550583 or 01922 415050
:: lynne@fpe-network.org
The annual Stafford County Show takes place this year on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd June at the County Showground in Stafford. For many years we have had a ‘Church Tent’ to be a visible presence of God in the ‘marketplace’ and to be a place of hospitality and prayer. It is a wonderful, worthwhile experience for all who volunteer.
If you are willing and able to volunteer for either half or a full day, please contact the Tent Coordinator, Nicola Busby:
07740 822095 / 01827 373390
revdnicolabusby@gmail.com
Best wishes and every blessing, Lynne x
Lynne Mills
Warden of the Lichfield Diocese Community of Evangelists
(: 07810 550583 or 01922 415050
:: lynne@fpe-network.org
13th April
Job advert for a Digital Development Enabler around CTL
Job advert for a Digital Development Enabler around CTL
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11th April
Invitation from the Lichfield Mosque
Leaders of our local Muslim community are inviting us all to join them at the Lichfield mosque on Friday evening at 8.30pm 29th April when they will be breaking their fast to mark the end of Ramadan. We are advised to come a little early towards the end of their evening prayers. The evening meal will be served shortly afterwards. All are welcome. If you decide to come, it would be helpful if you could email Dr Ahomed Moosa at drmoosa14@hotmail.co.uk beforehand. This would help in their catering arrangements. But please feel free to just come along on the night.
The Lichfield Mosque is situated on the South side of Stowe Pool near the Stowe St roundabout.
Dr Moosa has asked me to circulate this invitation through the Lichfield and District Churches Together network and to all City and District Councillors and officers.
Michael Hawkes (hawkes.madiba@btinternet.com)
Invitation from the Lichfield Mosque
Leaders of our local Muslim community are inviting us all to join them at the Lichfield mosque on Friday evening at 8.30pm 29th April when they will be breaking their fast to mark the end of Ramadan. We are advised to come a little early towards the end of their evening prayers. The evening meal will be served shortly afterwards. All are welcome. If you decide to come, it would be helpful if you could email Dr Ahomed Moosa at drmoosa14@hotmail.co.uk beforehand. This would help in their catering arrangements. But please feel free to just come along on the night.
The Lichfield Mosque is situated on the South side of Stowe Pool near the Stowe St roundabout.
Dr Moosa has asked me to circulate this invitation through the Lichfield and District Churches Together network and to all City and District Councillors and officers.
Michael Hawkes (hawkes.madiba@btinternet.com)
5th April
Links to a large number of resources regarding the war in Ukraine have been made available by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland at https://ctbi.org.uk/church-response-to-russian-invasion.../.
Links to a large number of resources regarding the war in Ukraine have been made available by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland at https://ctbi.org.uk/church-response-to-russian-invasion.../.
5th April
FREE ANTIQUES VALUATION EVENT WITH CHARLES HANSON
St. Giles Church Village Hall, Whittington
Wednesday 20th April 2.00 - 4.00 p.m.
Valuations are free but donations are invited for St. Giles Church
Refreshments available
FREE ANTIQUES VALUATION EVENT WITH CHARLES HANSON
St. Giles Church Village Hall, Whittington
Wednesday 20th April 2.00 - 4.00 p.m.
Valuations are free but donations are invited for St. Giles Church
Refreshments available
5th April
Support Staffordshire have just made a Social Prescriber appointment in Lichfield:-
"Tracey Bell our new Social Prescriber started with Support Staffordshire last Friday. Tracey comes to the team from Together for Mental Wellbeing.
She will be covering both the Westgate Practice and Langton in Lichfield."
https://www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk/about-us-contacts/current-partnerships/social-prescribing
Rick
Support Staffordshire have just made a Social Prescriber appointment in Lichfield:-
"Tracey Bell our new Social Prescriber started with Support Staffordshire last Friday. Tracey comes to the team from Together for Mental Wellbeing.
She will be covering both the Westgate Practice and Langton in Lichfield."
https://www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk/about-us-contacts/current-partnerships/social-prescribing
Rick
30th March 2022
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO REPRESENT CHURCHES TOGETHER IN LICHFIELD AT LICHFIELD BOWER Churches Together have offered to help with Stewarding on Bower Day, Saturday June 4th. This will be our presence at this year’s Bower rather than hiring a tent etc. Please send contact details of those who are free to take part and help in this way to revmaguire@virginmedia.com
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO REPRESENT CHURCHES TOGETHER IN LICHFIELD AT LICHFIELD BOWER Churches Together have offered to help with Stewarding on Bower Day, Saturday June 4th. This will be our presence at this year’s Bower rather than hiring a tent etc. Please send contact details of those who are free to take part and help in this way to revmaguire@virginmedia.com
30th March 2022
Citizen's Parliament
WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL AT 7 PM Citizen’s Parliament at Lichfield Cathedral. https://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/what-s-on/citizens-parliament
SATURDAY 9 APRIL AT 7.30 PM Performance by Lichfield Cathedral Chorus of Handel’s Messiah.
There are posters/fliers at both our churches with more information.
Citizen's Parliament
WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL AT 7 PM Citizen’s Parliament at Lichfield Cathedral. https://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/what-s-on/citizens-parliament
SATURDAY 9 APRIL AT 7.30 PM Performance by Lichfield Cathedral Chorus of Handel’s Messiah.
There are posters/fliers at both our churches with more information.
2nd March
UKRAINE
Lichfield District City of Sanctuary has offered support to the regional branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain based in Wolverhampton and would welcome any Ukrainians in the Lichfield area to contact us and tell us what they need. We can be emailed at secretary@lichfield.cityofsanctuary.org
In the meantime, we are encouraging our members and friends to contribute to the International Red Cross appeal at https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal
If you know of anyone from Ukraine who would like to meet with others, please ask them to contact me and we can find a venue.
Best wishes
Nigel Gann
Secretary, Lichfield City of Sanctuary
UKRAINE
Lichfield District City of Sanctuary has offered support to the regional branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain based in Wolverhampton and would welcome any Ukrainians in the Lichfield area to contact us and tell us what they need. We can be emailed at secretary@lichfield.cityofsanctuary.org
In the meantime, we are encouraging our members and friends to contribute to the International Red Cross appeal at https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal
If you know of anyone from Ukraine who would like to meet with others, please ask them to contact me and we can find a venue.
Best wishes
Nigel Gann
Secretary, Lichfield City of Sanctuary
2nd March
Good Friday 15th April - Churches Together in Lichfield Walk of Witness
The route is as follows:-
1. Meet outside Whittington Pharmacy, 13B Main Street, Whittington WS14 9JU to depart at 8.15 a.m. and walk along Darnford Lane into Lichfield, arriving at Boley Park Shopping Centre for the first service of praise and worship at 9.15 a.m.
2. Walk along Roman Way, Boley Lane, Sturgeons Hill, Rotten Row, and across the A5127 to arrive at Backcester Lane (top of the Three Spires Shopping Centre) for the second service of praise and worship at 10.00 a.m.
3. Walk along Bakers Lane to Bore Street and gather outside the Guildhall for the third service of praise and worship.
4. Walk along Bore Street to the junction with Bird Street for the fourth service or praise and worship.
5. Walk along Bird Street and Market Street to the junction with Breadmarket Street (outside Doctor Johnson's birthplace) for the fifth service of praise and worship.
6. The walk is then completed by walking along Conduit Street and Tamworth Street to the Methodist Church, where there will be the final service of praise and worship followed by refreshments.
All are welcome to walk either the whole route or just part of it.
Churches Together in Lichfield Ecumenical Service
7.30 p.m. in Lichfield Cathedral led by The Rev’d Canon Gregory Platten. All welcome.
Good Friday 15th April - Churches Together in Lichfield Walk of Witness
The route is as follows:-
1. Meet outside Whittington Pharmacy, 13B Main Street, Whittington WS14 9JU to depart at 8.15 a.m. and walk along Darnford Lane into Lichfield, arriving at Boley Park Shopping Centre for the first service of praise and worship at 9.15 a.m.
2. Walk along Roman Way, Boley Lane, Sturgeons Hill, Rotten Row, and across the A5127 to arrive at Backcester Lane (top of the Three Spires Shopping Centre) for the second service of praise and worship at 10.00 a.m.
3. Walk along Bakers Lane to Bore Street and gather outside the Guildhall for the third service of praise and worship.
4. Walk along Bore Street to the junction with Bird Street for the fourth service or praise and worship.
5. Walk along Bird Street and Market Street to the junction with Breadmarket Street (outside Doctor Johnson's birthplace) for the fifth service of praise and worship.
6. The walk is then completed by walking along Conduit Street and Tamworth Street to the Methodist Church, where there will be the final service of praise and worship followed by refreshments.
All are welcome to walk either the whole route or just part of it.
Churches Together in Lichfield Ecumenical Service
7.30 p.m. in Lichfield Cathedral led by The Rev’d Canon Gregory Platten. All welcome.
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22nd February
CITIZENS PARLIAMENT AT LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL ON WEDNESDAY 6TH APRIL AT 7.30 P.M.
Why has the UK got the unhappiest children and young people in Europe?
Is it right that one in three children lives in poverty?
Come and hear Canon Mark Russell, the Chief Executive of The Children’s Society, talk about his organisation’s ten-year study of childhood and youth in the UK and the campaign he is starting to end children living in poverty by 2030. Christian social teaching echoes Jesus’s words (St John 10:10) “I come that you may have life and have it abundantly”.
The Cathedral will be inviting young people, local politicians, leaders in education, social care and youth and community services, along with school governors, teachers, clergy, officials from our diocese and members of local churches to come and take part in the evening. Please spread the word and invite friends and contacts in the community to attend. ALL ARE WELCOME. The Dean will chair the event. We hope to have a panel of expert guests to respond to our main speaker and stimulate discussion.
The outcome of the meeting will be sent to local MPs, local authorities and regional and national church bodies. It will also be a stimulus to local, practical action and generosity, not least the Cathedral’s project to set up a mental health and wellbeing drop-in centre for children and young people later this year.
CITIZENS PARLIAMENT AT LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL ON WEDNESDAY 6TH APRIL AT 7.30 P.M.
Why has the UK got the unhappiest children and young people in Europe?
Is it right that one in three children lives in poverty?
Come and hear Canon Mark Russell, the Chief Executive of The Children’s Society, talk about his organisation’s ten-year study of childhood and youth in the UK and the campaign he is starting to end children living in poverty by 2030. Christian social teaching echoes Jesus’s words (St John 10:10) “I come that you may have life and have it abundantly”.
The Cathedral will be inviting young people, local politicians, leaders in education, social care and youth and community services, along with school governors, teachers, clergy, officials from our diocese and members of local churches to come and take part in the evening. Please spread the word and invite friends and contacts in the community to attend. ALL ARE WELCOME. The Dean will chair the event. We hope to have a panel of expert guests to respond to our main speaker and stimulate discussion.
The outcome of the meeting will be sent to local MPs, local authorities and regional and national church bodies. It will also be a stimulus to local, practical action and generosity, not least the Cathedral’s project to set up a mental health and wellbeing drop-in centre for children and young people later this year.
22nd December 2021
Are you a local tradesperson with some time on your hands and an interest in helping out a local community centre with your skills? If you are we would love to talk with you.
For further details please contact
James Flintham- Chair of Curborough Community Centre - 07948172097
jamesflinthamcca@gmail.com
6th October