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Pub bombings anniversary
A number of special events will take place in Birmingham next week to mark the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham Pub Bombings, which took place on 21 November 1974, killing 21 people and injuring almost 200. The Birmingham Irish Association has organised a day-long workshop at The University of Birmingham Exchange Conference Centre on Wednesday…
Birmingham Methodist Circuit bids farewell to three leaders
This Sunday (19 July), thank-you’s will be expressed to three Birmingham Methodist leaders who are moving on from their roles…
Statements concerning Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
President Erdogan of Turkey has announced that Hagia Sophia in Istanbul will become a mosque, with the first prayers taking…
Wellbeing Forum addresses ‘Living with uncertainty’
ChaplaincyPlus’s ‘Wellbeing Forum’ will hold its latest meeting via Zoom from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Wednesday lunchtime. ‘Living with uncertainty’…
Pastor undertaking 40 prayer walks through Birmingham postcodes
Andy Mackie, Executive Pastor at Riverside Church, is undertaking 40 prayer walks covering each of Birmingham’s postcodes. On ten weekday…
Online meditation half-day retreat
On Saturday morning (11 July), ChaplaincyPlus will host an online retreat, ‘Beholding the radiance of creation:Contemplation and the healing of…
Cathedrals reopening for worship and prayer
From Saturday 4th July, public Masses resumed at St Chad’s Cathedral. Those attending will have to wear a face covering…
Re-opening of places of worship
On Monday 29 June, the Government published its guidelines about the re-opening and safe use of places of worship in…