At the heart of Christian partnership in Birmingham and Solihull.
Mission Statement
BCT celebrates the diversity of the Christian presence in Birmingham & Solihull. Open to the leading of Holy Spirit, BCT aims to increase unity and cooperation between churches in the following ways:
- Growing in Christian Fellowship
- Engaging in God’s mission
- Interacting in public life
The current membership includes the Anglican Diocese of Birmingham; Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham; Birmingham Methodist District; Heart of England Baptist Association; United Reformed Church West Midlands Synod; The Society of Friends Central England; Salvation Army West Midlands Division; Cherubim and Seraphim Church; Greek Orthodox and Welsh Presbyterian. We are working with others to broaden our membership to reflect the full diversity of the Christian faith in our region.
History of BCT
Birmingham Council of Christian Churches first meeting was in June 1951 and formed a Charity in 1965. It changed its name to Birmingham Churches Together in 1996 to reflect a wider national churches together movement and to enable the Catholic Church to become full members.
What is Christianity?
For information about the Christian faith go to: www.christianity.org.uk and www.rejesus.co.uk
BCT Trustees
Presidents:
Archbishop Bernard Longley, Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham,
Major Samuel Edgar, Free Churches Moderator (Divisional Commander, Salvation Army)
Rt. Revd. David Urquhart, Anglican Bishop of Birmingham
Chair of Coordinating Group:
Revd Barrie Smith, Regional Minister, Heart of England Baptist Association
Mrs Nan Haigh
Honorary Treasurer
Mr Michael Hastilow
BCT is served by a Church Leaders Group, an Ecumenical Development Group, a Coordinating Group, and project management groups.
Charity Status
Birmingham Churches Together is a registered Charity: No. 243931
Structure
BCT is an Intermediate Ecumenical Body of Churches Together in England. Established and funded by the mainstream denominations, BCT seeks to serve the whole Christian people of God in Birmingham and Solihull.
