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Restore’s Autumn Training Course

Now more than ever, it is imperative that we help people seeking asylum and refugees feel welcome in Birmingham. Restore needs more volunteers to befriend refugees and asylum seekers who benefit from being welcomed, having the opportunity to practice their English and getting to know someone from the community.  Befriending reduces isolation and loneliness and … Read more

Church Leader Statements

Senior Church leaders have condemned the violent disorder taking place on the streets of towns and cities across the UK. _______________ A Statement from Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group on 6 August 2024: At a moment when violence and hatred has burst in upon so many of our communities, creating fear and doubt, we need to … Read more

Riverside Church turns 40

Riverside Church will celebrate its 40th anniversary this weekend with a series of special events. A half night of prayer will take place from 7.00pm on Friday evening (5 July) to midnight. Saturday evening (6 July) will see a number of social activities, including face-painting and a Ceilidh, take place at the Saffron Centre, Highgate. … Read more

St Peter’s Saltley Trust

From April 2024, the St Peter’s Saltley Trust is to dedicate one third of its annual grants budget to funding grass-roots projects being developed by individual churches, schools or colleges (or small local partnerships of these). Grants are available for new work which is creative, innovative, experimental and exploratory in nature, and focused upon: Religion … Read more

King Solomon International Business School 

Birmingham-based African and Afro-Caribbean churches have reacted strongly to the recent proposal by the Department for Education to transfer the King Solomon International Business School to the  Islamic-based Stars Multi Academy Trust. Bishops Tedroy Powell, Deverton Douglas and Desmond Jaddoo, co-chairs of the ‘West Midlands Faith in Action’ partnership of Black-led Churches and businesses, have written to Andrew Warren, West Midlands Regional Director … Read more

ChaplaincyPlus 2023 Autumn Celebration

Chaplaincy Plus’s Annual Celebration will take place at Mills and Reeve, Colmore Row, Birmingham, at 5.30pm on Tuesday 10 October. You are invited to celebrate the last year and look forward to a new season of vision and growth. Information and registration at https://cbn.chaplaincyplus.org.uk/…/autumncelebration2023/.   Come and celebrate with us as we thank God for … Read more

Samaritans Purse – Open Day and Job Fair

Open Day and Job Fair Come along with family and friends to our Open Day launching Samaritan’s Purse’s new HQ in Coventry, with food, fun activities, and interactive experiences. Looking to apply your talents to a career in ministry? Meet our recruitment team at our Job Fair! Saturday 28th October, 10.30am-3.30pm. https://fb.me/e/3WlFfVgGo

Christian Resources Exhibition to visit Solihull

On Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 November, the Christian Resources Exhibition will come to Solihull. Over two days, over 150 organisations will offer expert advice on everything from church heating to church seating, from pianos to preaching aids and from computers to clergy clothing. Supporting the exhibition, a 50-strong programme of talks will cover practical … Read more

Time4Brum Churches’ Celebration

All are invited to the next Time4Brum Churches’ Celebration, which will take place at 6.00pm on Sunday 15 October at Birmingham City Church, Parade, Birmingham B1 3QQ. The service represents an opportunity for Christian congregations in Birmingham and Solihull to gather in united worship and prayer. Prayer is vital in response to the current challenges … Read more

Gathering to Prayer for Birmingham

Gathering to Prayer for Birmingham Friday 8th September 2023 6.00pm Birmingham Council House   Bishop Dr. Desmond Jaddoo MBE is arranging prayers this Friday following the news that Birmingham is in a state of bankruptcy.   ‘It is time for us as people of faith to show leadership as we are the custodians of Birmingham. … Read more