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Church Leaders’ Joint Statement

21 senior leaders of Churches based in and around the West Midlands have signed a joint statement ahead of the General Election of 4 July. In the joint statement, the Church leaders acknowledge the sacrifice involved for all who offer themselves for election to public office. They encourage each Parliamentary candidate to commit to work … Read more

Restore: 25 years!

Annual Celebration  Wednesday 3rd July 7.15pm – 9.15pm  St Martin in the Bullring Restore is a project of Birmingham Churches Together and works with refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham, Solihull, and Smethwick. Their vision is for a society into which all refugees and asylum seekers are welcomed, valued, and integrated.  The befriending scheme involves … Read more

Urban Devotion Birmingham

In 2003 Urban Devotion Birmingham was established with a group of people praying, walking the streets, listening to residents and other organisations, and serving children and young people in the community of Erdington. Over the years we’ve developed how we’ve done this including working in schools, running drop-in clubs, mentoring and therapy, doing detached youth … Read more

Landmark June gatherings

A number of landmark Christian events will take place in the Midlands during the month of June. They include (in date order): The national CHURCH OF SANCTUARY conference, which will be held at the Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham B4 7SX, from 10.00am to 4.30pm on Saturday 8 June. This free conference and networking event, … Read more

400 years since the birth of George Fox (a founder of Quakerism)

This year Quakers are marking 400 years since the birth of George Fox. One of the founders of Quakerism. ‘A sincere and spirited follower of Christ, Fox challenged the unjust order of things, and led a life that continues to inspire us today. ‘George Fox was one of the founders of the group known today … Read more

Science and Faith

Following on from the successful Science and faith in the Second City lectures organised by ChaplaincyPlus in 2022 we are pleased now to be able to offer a set of free  study resources for use with church groups or for private study. The studies are based on video clips from the original talks and are … Read more

Highlights from Thrive Together Birmingham

Thrive Together Birmingham aims to support and grow the movement of individuals, churches and organisations who, motivated by their faith, are committed to addressing issues of poverty and to playing their part in helping their neighbourhoods to flourish. A charity of the Church of England Birmingham, we work with churches and people of all faiths … Read more

Restore; Training Course and a Welcome to our new Befriending Co-ordinator

Ahead of Restore’s next training course for new volunteers in June, Jasmine Cullen, Restore’s new Befriending Co-ordinator,  reflects on what motivates her to support refugees and on why Christians and churches should also welcome refugees.  As a Christian, I believe that God demonstrates his love towards displaced people throughout the Bible therefore Christians should also … Read more