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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

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

Saying farewell to Bishop David

After 16 years, the Rt Revd David Urquhart is preparing to retire from the post of Bishop of Birmingham. Bishop David’s final service, in which he will lay down the Birmingham Crosier, will take place in the presence of invited guests at St Philip’s Cathedral on Tuesday 18 October. The service will also be live-streamed on the … Read more

Churches in Alvechurch celebrate the arrival of the Commonwealth Games.

On July 30th Alvechurch held their very own Games, celebrating the arrival of the Commonwealth Games just down the road. Alvechurch Games evening at the Baptist Church was never going to match the Commonwealth Games with its £millions budget just a few miles up the road in Birmingham. However the church organised a multi-event Team … Read more

Welcoming the Commonwealth Games

A vibrant ecumenical ‘Service of Praise’ to welcome the Commonwealth Games to the West Midlands took place at St Chad’s Cathedral yesterday afternoon (Sunday 24 July). The service had been put together by Mgr Tim Menezes (Dean of St Chad’s Cathedral), Dr Beverly Lindsay OBE (Association of Jamaica Nationals UK), Laurence Sharman (World Prayer Centre) … Read more