Christmas
Nine Lessons and Carols
St Philips Cathedral, Birmingham This beautiful service in the days just before Christmas tells the story of God’s encounter with humanity, through Bible readings and carols. The music for this service includes some carols sung by Birmingham Cathedral Choir, and some sung by all. Nine Lessons and Carols (Boys and Lower Voices) – Birmingham Cathedral
Handels Messiah
Handels Messiah at St Philips Cathedral, Birmingham Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite in advance or on the door. £15 for general admission and £13 for concessions. Date: Saturday 10 December Time: 1900 – 2130 Handel’s Messiah – Birmingham Cathedral
Toys4Birmingham
In collaboration with the Birmingham PlayCare Network, the Edgbaston Foundation, the Birmingham Mail, Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Birmingham Live, Thrive Together Birmingham is once again collecting new (or good-as-new) toys, crafts and books to help children aged 0 – 16 in Birmingham. Toys4Birmingham aims to reach every child in temporary accommodation in Birmingham, many … Read more
Advent & Christmas Resources
Ahead of Advent Sunday (November 27th) we are sharing resources and materials from Churches. If there is a resource that is not included and you would like to make us aware of, please get in touch via enquiries@birminghamchurches.org.uk Church of England Follow the Star – The Great Invitation Following a series of difficult Christmases, churches … Read more
Tidings of Comfort and Joy?
At 7.30pm on Monday 28 November, the Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education will host ‘Tidings of Comfort and Joy?,’ an opportunity to reflect on Advent and Christmas at a time of crisis and uncertainty. The period leading up to Christmas is usually one of excitement and joy. With the cost-of-living crisis, the ongoing war … Read more
Strike-A-Chord
The Strike-A-Chord Over-50’s Christmas Concert An uplifting Christmas celebration for the Over-50’s by the Over-50’s During the Yuletide, many are the programmes and events that focus on children (and rightfully so). Elderly Care Homes may organise Christmas parties for their residents, but seldom do you ever hear of a concert solely for the ageing community. The “Strike-A-Chord … Read more
Christmas School Assemblies
Kathryn Hindley, Birmingham City Mission’s Children’s Team Coordinator, brings an update about the Christmas assemblies being delivered to schools in Birmingham: ‘If the children of Birmingham were asked what Christmas is all about, many would respond by talking about decorations, food, presents and parties. And if the nativity does come to mind, they may well … Read more
Advent Resources
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