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Restore; Training Course and a Welcome to our new Befriending Co-ordinator
Ahead of Restore’s next training course for new volunteers in June, Jasmine Cullen, Restore’s new Befriending Co-ordinator, reflects on what motivates her to support refugees and on why Christians and churches should also welcome refugees. As a Christian, I believe that God demonstrates his love towards displaced people throughout the Bible therefore Christians should also … Read more
New Appointments
Recent announcements have been made by both the Church of England Birmingham and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. Archdeacon of Aston The new Archdeacon of Aston is to be Revd Phelim O’Hare, who currently ministers in the Church of England Birmingham as the Area Dean of Kings Norton, Moseley & Shirley. For more information … Read more
Christian Leader in the Public or Private Sectors?
Forward Partnership and St Peter’s Saltley Trust would love to hear from Christians leadership roles (emerging, middle or senior) in the public, private or voluntary sectors (but NOT local church leaders), who see their role as contributing to the renewal and transformation of society. We want to understand more about how your sense of calling … Read more
Birmingham City Mission: Spring Convention
On the 10th and 11th May Birmingham City Mission will hold their Spring Convention based on 3 studies in Philippians from Paul Mallard and seminars on topics from mental health to education. Plus Convention Kids & Youth all day Saturday. For more information visit the Birmingham City Mission site HERE
New Principal of Queen’s
The Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Educational has today announced the appointment of the Right Revd Anne Hollinghurst as its new Principal from September 2024. Bishop Anne, currently Bishop of Aston in the Church of England Birmingham, will succeed current Queen’s Principal Professor Clive Marsh, who will retire in the summer. Queen’s currently has 259 … Read more
Churches Together in England seeking Chair of Trustees
Churches Together in England (CTE) is looking for a creative and strategic leader to take on the role of Chair of Trustees. The successful candidate must identify with CTE’s mission to be a visible sign of the churches’ commitment to one another. Main responsibilities Providing leadership and guidance to the Board of Trustees in … Read more
Churches General Election Website Launched
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have launched a website to provide a space for sharing of information and resources, in partnership with national ecumenical organisations including Churches Together in England. The website can be found HERE. Resources include: Hustings Guidance for Churches Black Church Political Mobilisation Joint Public Issues Team Election Resources CTBI General … Read more
The Great Lent
This weekend is important for Orthodox Churches, who follow the Julian Calendar (as opposed to the Gregorian calendar used by Western Churches) to date the seasons of Lent and Easter. Thus, while Western Churches will mark the fifth Sunday of Lent on Sunday (17 March), for Orthodox Christians it will be ‘Forgiveness Sunday.’ On this … Read more