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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 … Read more

Let’s talk mental health

We are in a mental health crisis. Many of us are still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. You’ve probably heard the saying ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’ – there’s some truth in that. Publicly talking about mental health helps break the stigma. Honest conversations can bring hope, healing and freedom for … Read more

Chaplaincy to the Annual Frankfurt Christmas Market

Chaplaincy to the Annual Frankfurt Christmas Market 3rd November – 23rd December 2022 Intentional Listening Presence  be.friend Birmingham City Centre Retail Chaplaincy is organising for the annual Chaplaincy service to the staff and stall holders of the Frankfurt Christmas Market. Many staff work very long hours and are away from Germany, Romania and Poland for … Read more

Invitation to participate in Pray24Brum

For the ninth year, Pray24Brum provides an opportunity for individuals, groups and congregations to participate in 24 hours of prayer for Birmingham/Solihull during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The 24 hours of prayer will be undertaken in relay by individuals, small groups, schools and congregations at a time – and in a style … Read more

Justice and Peace Commission’s Annual Assembly

The 2022 Annual Assembly of the Birmingham Catholic Justice and Peace Commission will take place online on three Monday evenings in late September/early October. The first session, which will take place at 7.30pm on Monday 19 September, will focus on Tax Justice. The session will explore the role tax plays in our creation of a … Read more

New leaders for Birmingham’s Methodists

The first of September is traditionally the day on which Methodist Chairs of District, Superintendents and Presbyters around the country take up their new posts. This is certainly true for Birmingham’s Methodists in 2022. Following the retirement of Revd Ian Howarth, Revd Novette Headley will become Chair of the Birmingham Methodist District, which serves 139 … Read more

Churches’ involvement at the Commonwealth Games

The 2022 Commonwealth Games have been and gone, having left behind many memories of the races and events, the stadiums and venues, the upbeat atmosphere and sense of camaraderie. Christians were involved in and around the Games, of course, whether as athletes, volunteers or staff members. In addition, churches and Christian agencies collaborated in specific … Read more

Making Sense of our Identity in the 21st Century World

Making Sense of our Identity in the 21st Century World WITH PROF GLYNN HARRISON Event Date: Wednesday 12 October 2022 Event Time:7:30 PM Venue: 70 Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HTAre science and faith opposed to one another? Does science disprove the existence of God? Or, alternatively, are science and the Christian faith complementary partners, together helping us … Read more