As a Cathedral at the heart of our community and diocese, we are seeking to tackle the important issues;
- to allow space for healthy debate
- to be good stewards of this earth
- to be a voice for the vulnerable and marginalised
- to be a place of action that makes real and important changes towards a better future.
ECO Cathedral
As a Cathedral community, we are committed to caring for God’s Creation; we are a Partner in Action with A Rocha UK.
The Anglican Communion’s fifth Mark of Mission is
“to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth.”
We have adopted an ethical and sustainable framework to guide our policies and practices. In-line with the Eco Church framework, we divide our activity under the following areas: Worship & Teaching, Buildings, Land, Community & Global Engagement, and Lifestyle.
Healthy Healing Hub
“The ministry of healing and wholeness is at the centre of our life as a Cathedral. We are committed to the Cathedral itself being a place of healing, offering visitors opportunities to pray and to experience hope and peace during difficult times."
In partnership with The Guild of Health and St. Raphael, we have become a Healthy Healing Hub, offering support for health and wellbeing to the local community and empowering other organisations within the Diocese to do the same.
Central to our focus for 2022 and beyond, this partnership will put the needs of the community and diocese in prime position, seeking to ‘recover together’ following the traumatic circumstances of the last few years.
"Silence and beauty combine to nurture the soul."
As a Gold-Tier Healthy Healing Hub we seek to serve as a centre of excellence and training.
FairTrade Church
We are a FairTrade Church, committed to using fairly traded products and promoting fair trade. Find out more about Fair Trade: www.fairtrade.org.uk
Latest News
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.
Lichfield Cathedral Becomes a Healthy Healing Hub
In partnership with The Guild of Health and St. Raphael, Lichfield Cathedral has become a Healthy Healing Hub, offering support for health and wellbeing to the local community and empowering other organisations within the Diocese to do the same.
Cathedral at Night
Lichfield Cathedral will open after hours to welcome in visitors for free, part of the first coordinated nationwide Cathedrals at Night campaign in the UK.
ECO - Promoting Cycling in Lichfield
We recently installed a new cycle rack at the Old Stables (next door to Bistro 19) as part of our work to encourage good lifestyle changes.
Homes for Ukraine: An open forum
To support those considering registering with the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, the Cathedral is hosting an open forum on Friday 22nd April, 19.00-20.30.
Join the Citizens' Parliament
As part of the Cathedral’s ongoing work to serve the local community we will be hosting a special citizen’s parliament on 6 April at 19:00. This citizens’ parliament will discuss the important topic of child poverty and wellbeing in the UK, hearing from the Chief Executive of The Children’s Society.