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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
National Sports Sunday will take place on 12th May 2024. Sports Chaplaincy have collated a number of helpful resources for churches. Sports Chaplaincy UK are here to help those involved in the community of sport or those who would like to help this wonderful community. The resources include 2 sermons; ‘Ministry beyond the Church’ and … Read more
‘Thy Kingdom Come‘ is the name given to nine days of focused, interdenominational prayer each year between Ascension Day and Pentecost Sunday. In 2024, this covers the period Thursday 9 to Sunday 19 May inclusive. Local churches can take part in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ in one or more of the following ways: PRAYER STATIONS – Consider setting up prayer stations … Read more
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, City of Sanctuary and Churches Refugee Network invite you to attend and a Church of Sanctuary Conference in Birmingham on the 8th June at Carrs Lane Church Centre. Details are in the poster and the booking link is below. This event is free, and lunch is provided. Eventbrite … Read more
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 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
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
From April 2024, the St Peter’s Saltley Trust is to dedicate one third of its annual grants budget to funding grass-roots projects being developed by individual churches, schools or colleges (or small local partnerships of these). Grants are available for new work which is creative, innovative, experimental and exploratory in nature, and focused upon: Religion … Read more
‘Infinite Arts’ will host its first international creative worship conference on Friday 17/Saturday 18 May at Anchor Point, 58 Chester Street, Aston B6 4BE. ‘Infinite 24′ will be a gathering of local, national, and international artists. Seasoned artists, or those simply interested in exploring creativity in worship, are welcome to register and attend. The conference will … Read more
Birmingham City Centre Walk of Witness Please note that all times after the 10am start are approximate depending on numbers and the weather. 10.00am – The Church at Carrs Lane – Stations 1 & 2 10.30am – Pause on High Street – Stations 3 & 4 10.40am – Pause outside Spec Savers on New Street … Read more