birmingham
Reflections from Restore
Catherine Bridgwood, Restore’s Befriending Co-ordinator writes: As a Restore staff team, we recently started our week reflecting on Matthew 6:34 ‘Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.’ It was helpful as a team to step back and consider how as … Read more
World Prayer Centre turns 30
Birmingham’s ‘World Prayer Centre’ is marking the 30th anniversary of its inception. Over the 30 years, WPC has sought to be a catalyst for prayer, encouraging people to pray and act locally, nationally and globally. WPC plays a networking role, working with a range of people and organisations. WPC brings Christian leaders with a heart … Read more
Being a Welcoming Church – focus on older people
‘Father Hudson’s Care’ is working with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham on a new project called ‘Being a Welcoming Church.’ It is a call for action with regard to four groups of people – older people, refugees, people living with disability and the homeless. Each area of concern will be introduced at a one-hour … Read more
Being a Welcoming Church
‘Father Hudson’s Care’ is working with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham on a new project called ‘Being a Welcoming Church.’ It is a call for action with regard to four groups of people – older people, refugees, people living with disability and the homeless. Each area of concern will be introduced at a one-hour … Read more
Lent Resources
Church of England Dust and Glory Dust and Glory – Resources for Lent 2023 | The Church of England This Lent we are all invited to explore how we can live well with the mess of everyday life. Dust and Glory encourages us to take a fresh look at the frustrations and failings that every … Read more
Racial Justice Sunday
But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never failing-stream Amos 5:24 Racial Justice Sunday On Sunday 12th February we are encouraged to mark Racial Justice Sunday, in the resource provided by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland we are reminded that Racial Justice Sunday started 2 years after the murder of … Read more
‘Birmingham Conversations’ continue
Three online, inter-faith ‘Birmingham Conversations’ will take place in February and March. The theme of the conversations is ‘Passing on Our Faiths: Nurturing children and young people of all religions.’ In each online gathering, people from different faiths will explain how they teach their beliefs and practices to children and young people, with all the … Read more
Chaplaincy Plus: City Vibes Connect
City Vibes Connect Tuesday 7th February 18:00 – 19:30 ~ In-Person at the Lost & Found, Bennetts Hill. A relaxed social opportunity to connect with other 20’s & 30s in the city. We will hear a testimony from Vicky and discussing elements of learning from it. Book in via MeetUp.com
Ministry on the streets
Two of Birmingham’s Christian ministries that reach out to people on the streets of the city are rebuilding their bases after the Covid-19 pandemic. The ‘Healing on the Streets’ and ‘City Pastors’ groups have worked in Birmingham for over a decade. Both ministries share a vision to serve the city by showing God’s grace and … Read more