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Workplace chaplaincy group ‘Churches and Industry Group Birmingham/Solihull’ (CIGB) is seeking to appoint an energetic Development Director to take forward its chaplaincy ministry in a variety of workplaces, as well as building the links between its work and local churches. The role is based in central Birmingham (with hybrid home working) on a flexible 21-hour … Read more
St Peter’s Saltley Trust funds and supports creative projects in three main areas: 1) school religious education; 2) faith and the further education sector; 3) Christian learning, discipleship and theological education. Each year, the Trust’s small grants fund offers around ten grants of approximately £500 each for one-off, time-limited projects in any of the three areas of work listed above. This … Read more
I attended the recent Churches Together in England Forum, an opportunity for those from the 52 national member churches and 71 member organisations to come together for collaboration and fellowship. As the newest staff member at Birmingham Churches Together, it was an in-depth dive into the ecumenical world with all its blessings and challenges. The … Read more
April’s Unity Prayer Gathering will take place on Saturday 9th April at the Church of God of Prophecy in Alum Rock. We’ll be gathering from 6.45pm and aim to finish about 8.30. Light refreshments will be provided. The church has requested that attendees wear a mask and refrain from attending if any covid symptoms are prevalent. … Read more
#WePrayforUkraine Churches Together in England and Churches Together in Britain & Ireland are supporting Christian Aid to create a moment of prayer and witness for the crisis in Ukraine on Sunday 3 April, which is Passion Sunday. We encourage churches to make every effort to support this, and where possible, to do so with other … Read more
Martin Graham introduces the ‘As one’ initiative: ‘Few would disagree that we need more community kindness and solidarity, with local people knowing each other, enjoying a friendly atmosphere, creating an answer to endemic loneliness, giving practical help to vulnerable neighbours and enjoying the kind of warm communal environment most people would want their children to … Read more
The Churches Together in England Forum is the broadest gathering of churches and Christian organisations in England, bringing together 52 national member churches, Christian organisations and intermediate ecumenical bodies. Meeting at The Hayes, Swanwick on 14 – 16 March 2022, the Ukrainian crisis was an urgent priority alongside its planned programme considering ‘Reconciling Hope — … Read more
Questions often asked by Christian singles include, ‘Do I have the gift of singleness?,’ ‘Can I thrive as a single Christian?’ and ‘Where can I find the support I need, if my church or married friends are unable to help?’ A new event entitled ‘Unpacking singleness in the Kingdom’ aims to answer these – and … Read more
The season of Advent begins on Sunday 28 November and runs until Christmas Eve. Advent is a season of preparation, anticipation and hope. Many Churches and Christian organisations provide resources for individuals, groups and congregations to use during Advent. Tearfund are offering daily emails with the focus, ‘Christmas in your global neighbourhood’ Sign up to receive these emails HERE … Read more