Birmingham Churches offer prayers upon the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Churches Together in England

Churches Together in England released this statement

“It is with deep sadness that Churches Together in England receives the news of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II at home in Balmoral. Churches Together in England unites 52 Church denominations in England including Anglican, Catholic, Free Church, Pentecostal, Charismatic and Orthodox traditions. Our Member Churches unite in offering deepest condolences and prayers for HRH the Prince of Wales and the whole Royal Family at this time.”

CTE statement upon the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II – Churches Together in England

Archdiocese of Birmingham

Archbishop Bernard Longley: on behalf of the Catholic Community in Birmingham, I extend my condolences to the Royal Family on the death of Her Majesty the Queen. In the days ahead, many of us will share memories of her extraordinary reign and her personal faith.  We pray for our new monarch King Charles at this time of bereavement and new responsibility. May he be consoled by the knowledge of his mother’s life of generous service to so many people. May he draw strength from that and from the grace of God that accompanies him always

Diocese of Birmingham

Church of England

There is an online book of condolence on the Church of England page as well as a place to light a virtual candle.

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New Testament Church of God

United Reformed Church 

The United Reformed Church shares the nation’s grief on the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The Revd Dr John Bradbury, URC General Secretary, said: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lived the most remarkable life of dedicated Christian service.

“As a devout Anglican and Presbyterian her faith shone from her words and deeds. Her contribution to the life of our nations, the commonwealth, and beyond will be remembered with gratitude for generations to come. She inspired respect from across the political spectrum and from monarchists and republicans alike.

“The United Reformed Church has always been aware that as each General Assembly presents a loyal address to the throne, we have been addressing a fellow baptised sister in Christ. We give thanks for her life and uphold in prayer all who mourn for her. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.”

URC shares nations’ grief on the death of Queen Elizabeth II – United Reformed Church

Quakers in Britain

The Recording Clerk of Quakers in Britain, Paul Parker, offered this announcement of the death of the Queen, “We give thanks for the grace of God shown in her life of service and faith.”

Queen Elizabeth | Quakers in Britain

Elim Church

Statement from Elim Pentecostal Church on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Together with our nation, the Elim Pentecostal Church mourn the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We especially extend our sincere condolences and prayers to the Royal Family at this difficult time of grief and loss.

We reflect, with profound gratitude, on the life and legacy of her extraordinary reign, as she served the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with unparalleled loyalty, humility and dedicated service.

Her fortitude, strength and leadership have been the cornerstone of our nation for seven decades and served as an example to the world. We are comforted that Her Majesty confessed and lived out her deep and abiding Christian faith.

We pray too for King Charles III as he navigates the days of change and transition that lie ahead. May Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace and rise in glory.

In memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (elim.org.uk)

Methodist Church

The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference have made the following statement in response to the announcement of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

“It was with profound sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty the Queen today. We join the nation in grief and thank God for her long and distinguished reign. The loyalty to, and love expressed, for Queen Elizabeth across the world is a testament to the life that she led, one marked by dedicated service to others. She provided encouragement and reassurance to a world living through uncertain times.

“For people of all ages the Queen has provided constancy, a calm and wise influence at all levels of society. Our nation, the Commonwealth and the world have been greatly blessed by her life and work.

“We give thanks to God that her duty as monarch was grounded in a deep faith in Jesus Christ, which has been an inspiration to countless people throughout her reign. Her dedication, commitment and service to her people will never be forgotten and will sustain all those who mourn in the coming weeks. Our prayers are for her family who have lost a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt and we pray that all may be inspired by her service and guided by her example.

“The prayers of the Methodist people are also offered for His Majesty the King in his new role.”

The Revd Graham Thompson and Anthony Boateng, President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II (methodist.org.uk)