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Light up the Longest Night
This time of year usually sees a large increase in calls to the mental health charity on their 24-hour helpline number (116 123), and with the impact of the cost of living crisis in 2022 the charity is expecting more calls.
Serving Those Affected by Dementia at Lichfield Cathedral
This year Lichfield announced its efforts to become a dementia-friendly space and this work continues. Earlier this month fifty members of Wolverhampton Alzheimer Café enjoyed a dementia-friendly tour of Lichfield Cathedral.
A Warm Welcome at Lichfield Cathedral
From Monday 14 November and every Monday thereafter, Lichfield Cathedral will be opening up College Hall in the Close as a Place of Welcome from 13:30-18:00.
ECO - A Double Eco Award for Lichfield Cathedral
Sunday 4 September saw Lichfield Cathedral celebrate Climate Sunday in a very special way, receiving two awards to mark its Eco journey.
At Home in Lichfield
Lichfield Cathedral’s application to be part of the Community Sponsorship Scheme has been approved in principle. Once we have secured accommodation that is both suitable and affordable, we will be matched with a refugee family who have had to flee the war in Syria or Afghanistan.
ECO - Re>Dress
Earlier this month, we enjoyed an evening of fashion, fun, and facts about the clothing industry, hosted by the Dean. - A most enjoyable time, with a serious edge.
ECO - Churches Count on Nature
More than 50 young people with the help of 4 cathedral volunteers took part in the scheme run by Churches Count on Nature which is one of the Caring for God’s Acre’s national initiatives.
Cathedral Achieves Landmark Dementia Friendly Church Certificate
Lichfield Cathedral has joined 94 other churches across the diocese in a journey towards becoming dementia-friendly.