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The worldwide, ecumenical Focolare movement is celebrating its annual United World Week from 1 – 7 May, with the 2020 theme, ‘In Time for Peace.’ A global Focolare video conference was held on Saturday, 2 May, and many more online regional events continue through the week. The Focolare movement, which originated in Italy in 1943, is … Read more
Cathedral communities are picnicking for hope on VE Day (Friday 8 May) in order to raise funds for those in need and to pay tribute to the many millions at home and abroad who sacrificed so much to bring peace to Europe 75 years ago. Birmingham Cathedral is among more than 20 Church of England … Read more
The Church of England has launched a free phone line. Daily Hope offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line. The line – which is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 – has been set up particularly … Read more
Care for the Family, Hope Together, At a Loss and the Church of England have developed the Loss and HOPE website, with the aim of equipping churches to support the bereaved. The website, which was launched at Lambeth Palace on 5 March 2020, features numerous resources and helpful links. The project’s new website is intended to … Read more
DNA (DIscover, Nurture, Action), a collaboration between Alpha, Baptists Together, the Pioneer Network, Fresh Streams – and more – has launched DNA:LITE, a three-month, interactive, online personal development course. The course is structured for personal spiritual growth, enabling people to recognise and realise potential, while identifying possible areas of weakness. DNA:LITE is a rolling course, which can … Read more
The Churches of Birmingham and Solihull are each and all providing advice and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. To access the list of Roman Catholic parishes streaming online services, plus other helpful resources, visit the Archdiocese of Birmingham’s website page HERE. For information from the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales, click HERE. A comprehensive … Read more
Peter Sellick, Development Director for ‘Churches and Industry Group Birmingham – Solihull’ (CIGB) reports that its Workplace Chaplains are busy providing emotional and wellbeing support for staff across the city during the Covid-19 pandemic. For businesses like National Express Buses, Birmingham Airport, NEC Group and Birmingham City Council, CIGB Chaplains continue to help staff (of … Read more
Professor Clive Marsh has been appointed to the role of Principal of the Birmingham-based, ecumenical Queen’s Foundation. Clive will succeed the Revd Canon Dr David Hewlett, who retires in the summer. Clive has had a life-long commitment to adult theological education in a number of settings, and brings to Queen’s significant ecumenical experience. Clive’s academic … Read more
Police say #NoExcuseForAbuse as new campaign launched to prevent domestic violence A multi-agency campaign led by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, West Midlands Police and victims’ services has been launched to give information to the public around what services are available to victims of domestic abuse and to emphasise that support is available … Read more
In the midst of the developing coronavirus situation, Churches Together in England (CTE) are encouraging churches and ecumenical groups to follow national public health guidance. They have collated a number of useful links relating to: Church building closures Continuing Prayer Funeral, weddings, baptisms and partoral respones HR/Finance resources Mental Health resources National call to prayer … Read more