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Season of Creation

The Season of Creation is marked by Churches around the country – and the world – between 1 September and 4 October each year. The theme for the 2024 Season of Creation is ‘To hope and act with creation.’ During the Season of Creation we are encouraged to: pray, hope and act for a sustainable future engage in prophetic … Read more

Riverside Church turns 40

Riverside Church will celebrate its 40th anniversary this weekend with a series of special events. A half night of prayer will take place from 7.00pm on Friday evening (5 July) to midnight. Saturday evening (6 July) will see a number of social activities, including face-painting and a Ceilidh, take place at the Saffron Centre, Highgate. … Read more

The Feast turns 15.

The Feast exists to help young people of different faiths and cultures to live well in an increasingly diverse and divided world. They do this through building relationships, running events and creating friendships. In 2000 Andrew Smith runs first event for Christian and Muslim young people in Birmingham as part of Scripture Union. This is … Read more

Steadfast Peacemaking

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham’s ‘Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission’ invites all to its annual ‘Justice and Peace Retreat,’ which will take place at St Paul’s Convent, Selly Park Road, Birmingham B29 7LL, on Saturday (29 June), from 10.30am to 4.30pm. ‘Steadfast peacemaking’ will be led by Ann Farr, who has vast experience of … Read more

New CEO for Father Hudson’s Care

Congratulations to Joanne Watters, who took the role of CEO of Father Hudson’s Care on Saturday 1 June, following the retirement of former CEO Andy Quinn. As the the social care agency of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, Father Hudson’s Care is involved in numerous projects throughout the Midlands. Joanne has been working as … Read more

Church Leaders’ Joint Statement

21 senior leaders of Churches based in and around the West Midlands have signed a joint statement ahead of the General Election of 4 July. In the joint statement, the Church leaders acknowledge the sacrifice involved for all who offer themselves for election to public office. They encourage each Parliamentary candidate to commit to work … Read more

Urban Devotion Birmingham

In 2003 Urban Devotion Birmingham was established with a group of people praying, walking the streets, listening to residents and other organisations, and serving children and young people in the community of Erdington. Over the years we’ve developed how we’ve done this including working in schools, running drop-in clubs, mentoring and therapy, doing detached youth … Read more

Landmark June gatherings

A number of landmark Christian events will take place in the Midlands during the month of June. They include (in date order): The national CHURCH OF SANCTUARY conference, which will be held at the Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham B4 7SX, from 10.00am to 4.30pm on Saturday 8 June. This free conference and networking event, … Read more

400 years since the birth of George Fox (a founder of Quakerism)

This year Quakers are marking 400 years since the birth of George Fox. One of the founders of Quakerism. ‘A sincere and spirited follower of Christ, Fox challenged the unjust order of things, and led a life that continues to inspire us today. ‘George Fox was one of the founders of the group known today … Read more