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‘Restore,’ a ministry of Birmingham Churches Together, is celebrating the 21st anniversary of its formation in 1999. ‘Restore’s vision is ‘for a society into which all refugees and asylum seekers are welcomed, valued and integrated. Unable to hold its annual celebration due to Covid-19, Restore has produced a short video of its work, featuring refugees, … Read more
On Saturday morning (11 July), ChaplaincyPlus will host an online retreat, ‘Beholding the radiance of creation:Contemplation and the healing of the world.’ The retreat will be facilitated by Chris Whittington. Chris was introduced to meditation in the Christian tradition at the age of 19, when living at the Benedictine Monastery of Prinknash Abbey. He spent … Read more
From Saturday 4th July, public Masses resumed at St Chad’s Cathedral. Those attending will have to wear a face covering and no toilet facilities will be available in any part of the Cathedral site. St Chad’s Cathedral is open for private prayer between 1.30pm and 4.00pm each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The Cathedral … Read more
Birmingham-based Bishop Mike Royal (Apostolic Pastoral Congress) and Pastor Dave Ellis (Heart of England Baptist Association) are among a group of senior leaders calling on Christian ministers and believers from around the UK to support a peaceful protest against racial injustice in UK society. At a time when the issue of racial inequality is being highlighted, … Read more
On Monday 29 June, the Government published its guidelines about the re-opening and safe use of places of worship in England from this Saturday, 4 July. Under the new guidelines, those responsible in each place of worship will carry responsibility to carry out a risk assessment concerning activities and attendance. The detailed guidelines cover maximum … Read more
At 5.00pm on Sunday, everyone is being asked to join with others in their streets and neighbourhoods to clap NHS staff. Sunday 5th July is the 72nd birthday of the NHS, which provides an opportunity to thank those who have done an amazing job during the biggest health challenge they have ever faced. Key workers … Read more
The latest round of the Government’s Protective Security Funding Scheme is now open. The scheme provides funding for protective security measures to places of worship and associated faith-based community centres that are vulnerable to hate crime. The 2020 scheme has been designed in accordance with government advice on COVID-19. The application process has been changed … Read more
Songs of Praise and BBC Radio 2 have joined forces to find the BBC Young Chorister Of The Year. Former choristers Aled Jones and Katherine Jenkins will coach the five boys and five girls aged 10-16 who are selected to go through to the radio and television competition, where they will sing in front of … Read more
On Monday 22 June – ‘Windrush Day’ – Home Secretary Priti Patel announced the formation of a new cross-government working group to address the challenges faced by the Windrush generation and their descendants. The working group brings together stakeholders and community leaders with senior representatives from government departments. The group’s aim is to support the … Read more
Revd Ian Howarth, Chair of the Birmingham Methodist District, and Revd Rachel Parkinson, Chair of the Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury Methodist District, have issued a joint letter to Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, and David Jamieson, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner. The letter reads as follows: 23rd June 2020 Dear Mayor and Police … Read more