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Holy Week Events

Here are a number of ecumenical services, services organised by Churches working together and Easter events.  If there is a service or event that we have not included, please email us at enquiries@birminghamchurches.org.uk Birmingham City Centre   Erdington Churches Together Friday 7th April Good Friday 10am—11.30am Churches Together Walk of Witness, starting outside the Co-op … Read more

Love the stranger

In response to the Government’s ‘Illegal Migration Bill,’ the Department for International Affairs of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has released a new publication, ‘Love the stranger.’ In 2023, the people who make the dangerous journey across the English Channel to reach the UK are called by various names: ‘refugees’, ‘asylum seekers’, … Read more

Pray for your Local Further Education College on FE Sunday 14 May 2023

 Further Education Sunday 14 May 2023   Did you know that more 16-19s attend a Further Education or Sixth Form College than stay on at school?  FE Colleges play a huge role at a vital stage in young people’s lives, offering training, qualifications and skills for life, as well as being major local employers.  FE … Read more

CTE Presidents call for a period of prayer leading up to the Coronation

Presidents of Churches Together in England have today issued a statement encouraging Christians to join in daily prayers for the King and the nation. They said: “The forthcoming Coronation of King Charles III is a moment of great importance and joy for this nation. As Presidents of CTE, we invite Christians from all traditions to … Read more

Reflections from Restore

Catherine Bridgwood, Restore’s Befriending Co-ordinator writes: As a Restore staff team, we recently started our week reflecting on Matthew 6:34 ‘Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.’ It was helpful as a team to step back and consider how as … Read more

World Prayer Centre turns 30

Birmingham’s ‘World Prayer Centre’ is marking the 30th anniversary of its inception. Over the 30 years, WPC has sought to be a catalyst for prayer, encouraging people to pray and act locally, nationally and globally. WPC plays a networking role, working with a range of people and organisations. WPC brings Christian leaders with a heart … Read more

Coming Together in Hope

A special ‘Coming Together in Hope’ service will take place in Winson Green on the evening of Thursday 23 March, the 2023 National Day of Reflection. The National Day of Reflection is a day to support the millions who were bereaved during the Covid-19 pandemic and to reflect on the lives of the people who … Read more

Being a Welcoming Church

‘Father Hudson’s Care’ is working with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham on a new project called ‘Being a Welcoming Church.’ It is a call for action with regard to four groups of people – older people, refugees, people living with disability and the homeless. Each area of concern will be introduced at a one-hour … Read more

Special Methodist events

Revd Graham Thompson, 2022/2023 President of the Methodist Conference, along with Vice-President Mr Anthony Boateng, will visit the Birmingham Methodist District over the weekend of Friday 10 to Sunday 12 March. A series of events are planned around the District, which has ten circuits serving a total of 128 Methodist congregations from Lichfield in the … Read more