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Creationtide, Creation Time or the Season of Creation is the name given to the period from 1 September to 4 October each year. During this time, churches are encouraged to have a focus on creation, with all the joys and responsibilities that being part of God’s creation brings to us. The Theme for this year … Read more
Birmingham is the youngest major city in Europe with under-25s accounting for nearly 40% of our population. We have over 400 schools, four universities, a ‘super diverse’ population and all the excitement, innovation and energy associated with youth. It is a city of challenge. The rate of mental health issues, knife crime, addiction, and … Read more
Celebrate God’s Gifts on Disability Awareness Sunday, 17 September 2023 Christian disability inclusion charity ‘Through the Roof’ is offering free resources for Disability Awareness Sunday on the 17th September 2023 (or a day of your choice). All churches are invited to celebrate the unique gifts God gives to each one of us – including disabled … Read more
Education Sunday is a national day of prayer and celebration for everyone in the world of education. The theme for 2023 is “The armour of light”. This year’s readings from the Revised Common Lectionary are: Exodus 12.1-14 Psalm 149 Romans 13. 8-14 Matthew 18. 15-20 Resources now available – Education Sunday 2023 – Churches Together … Read more
Sandwell Churches’ Link Annual Conference 2023,10am to 2pm, a free event with lunch provided. Our theme this year is ‘Partnering Together’. To book tickets: Sandwell Churches’ Link Annual Conference 2023 Tickets, Thu 21 Sep 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite At Sandwell Churches’ Link we are passionate about partnering – whether that is partnering local churches … Read more
SMALL HEATH BAPTIST CHURCH (Birmingham) 150th Anniversary Celebrations 1873-2023 ‘We are pleased to be able to celebrate the above occasion with a whole year of activities including both special events and our regular church services. At a meeting on July 13th 1873 a decision was made to form Small Heath Baptist Church. 150 years … Read more
It seems like a year of 75th anniversaries in 2023. It’s the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We have just celebrated the Windrush generation, the National Health Service is 75 too. One anniversary which may have slipped the radar is the 75th birthday of the World Council of Churches. Churches Together in … Read more
Leaders from churches across the Midlands met at Cranmore Park in Solihull last week (28 June), venue for the upcoming CRE Midlands 23 (8/9 Nov). In the purpose-built exhibition centre (some delegates pictured outside), Dr Peter Green, director of the Christian Family Trust told the audience: ‘It blew my mind when I visited CRE some … Read more
Restore, a project of Birmingham Churches Together will soon be holding its Annual Celebration. This is an opportunity to gather the Restore ‘family’ together to celebrate our work with refugees and asylum seekers over the past year. There will be input from volunteers, refugees and staff, music from refugees and the premiere of Restore’s new … Read more
The 2023 annual national Methodist Conference is taking place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel this week (Thursday 22 to Thursday 29 June inclusive. The Conference is the governing body of the Methodist Church, carrying responsibility for the government, discipline, management and administration of the life of the Methodist Church. 306 representatives and 24 associate … Read more