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The Green Shoots of Ecumenism

I attended the recent Churches Together in England Forum, an opportunity for those from the 52 national member churches and 71 member organisations to come together for collaboration and fellowship. As the newest staff member at Birmingham Churches Together, it was an in-depth dive into the ecumenical world with all its blessings and challenges. The … Read more

‘As One’

Martin Graham introduces the ‘As one’ initiative: ‘Few would disagree that we need more community kindness and solidarity, with local people knowing each other, enjoying a friendly atmosphere, creating an answer to endemic loneliness, giving practical help to vulnerable neighbours and enjoying the kind of warm communal environment most people would want their children to … Read more

Statements concerning the conflict in Ukraine

The Churches Together in England Forum is the broadest gathering of churches and Christian organisations in England, bringing together 52 national member churches, Christian organisations and intermediate ecumenical bodies. Meeting at The Hayes, Swanwick on 14 – 16 March 2022, the Ukrainian crisis was an urgent priority alongside its planned programme considering ‘Reconciling Hope — … Read more

Invitation to special prayer during April

Since the month of April carries special spiritual significance for many people in the city, Birmingham’s ChurchCentral church is inviting Christians to make April 2022 a special month of prayer for Birmingham and Solihull. ChurchCentral is part of the ‘Catalyst’ relational network of churches, which in turn belongs to the Newfrontiers Church family. Read more about … Read more

Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

On Sunday 6 February 2022, the Queen became the first British monarch in history to reign for 70 years. To mark her landmark achievement, celebrations will take place throughout the year, with special four-day Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June: ·         On the morning of Thursday 2 June, the Queen’s Birthday Parade … Read more

Spiritual Perspectives on the Pandemic

Spiritual Perspectives on the Pandemic Organised by Churches Together in Balsall and Berkswell A series of 5 talks by different speakers on 12, 19, 26 and 2 April (The first was held on the 5th March) These Talks and Discussions have been developed jointly by the six churches in Churches Together in Balsall and Berkswell.  … Read more

Restore – working with individual refugees and also campaigning for policy change

Restore’s vision is for a society into which all refugees and asylum seekers are welcomed, valued and integrated.  Restore is best known for its one-to-one befriending scheme.  A befriended resettled refugee recently wrote: “Meeting my befriender helped me a lot during the lockdown when we had weekly video calls to chat and it was amazing … Read more

Prayers for Ukraine

In response to the invasion of Ukraine, Church Leaders are offering Prayers Church of England The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell have condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine as ‘an act of great evil.’ They are urging Christians to make this Sunday a special day of prayer for Ukraine, … Read more

Focolare communities in the Midlands

In the past year, in response to an invitation from Archbishop of Birmingham Bernard Longley, two ‘Focolare’ communities have opened in the Midlands. At the heart of the Focolare Movement are small communities of men and women who consecrate their lives to God and live in separate households called ‘focolares’ (the Italian word for ‘hearth’).  … Read more

Churches Together in England Forum

Churches Together in England’s triennial Forum will take place from teatime on Monday 14 March to lunchtime on Wednesday 16 March at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire. The Forum brings together over three hundred representatives from its 52 member-Churches, 71 member-organisations, regional groups (such as Birmingham Churches Together) and other interdenominational agencies. The theme … Read more