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Difference Course

Learning how to disagree well has never been more important. Join this course over five sessions on Zoom. It is free to attend. It is suitable for anyone who wants to be helping groups, organizations or churches address our differences. We live in a complex, divided world. We deal with disagreements and conflicts regularly in … Read more

Gathering to Prayer for Birmingham

Gathering to Prayer for Birmingham Friday 8th September 2023 6.00pm Birmingham Council House   Bishop Dr. Desmond Jaddoo MBE is arranging prayers this Friday following the news that Birmingham is in a state of bankruptcy.   ‘It is time for us as people of faith to show leadership as we are the custodians of Birmingham. … Read more

CofE Birmingham welcomes Bishop-Designate, The Revd Dr Michael Volland

It has been announced that the next Church of England Bishop of Birmingham is to be the Revd Dr Michael Volland. You can read the full announcement HERE From Church of England Birmingham article: Of his nomination as Bishop of Birmingham, Michael said, “I am excited to be following the call of God to serve … Read more

Introduction to Workplace Chaplaincy Training Course

Do you have a few hours to spare each week?  Are you looking for a way to volunteer in the community?  Are you, or your church, looking for a way to share the love of Jesus beyond its walls? CIGB Workplace Chaplaincy is an ecumenical charity which trains, places and supports voluntary workplace chaplains throughout … Read more

Cancer survivor to do 8-mile sponsored Walk of Blessing to celebrate 80th birthday

Cancer survivor Ian Cole, the founder of the World Prayer Centre along with family and friends, will be walking an 8-mile sponsored ‘Walk of Blessing’ across parts of South Birmingham, praying blessing on every church and school they pass to celebrate his 80th birthday. Ian has recently been given the ‘all clear’ after being diagnosed … Read more

Gas Street Academy

Opportunities with Gas Street Academy What are you doing next year? Gas Street Academy is a 9-month programme designed for 18-25 year olds looking to invest in their leadership and discipleship and we still have spaces for our September cohort!   As part of the programme, you will join a community of like-minded young adults … Read more

JustMoney National Conference 2023

JustMoney National Conference 2023 Saturday, November 18 St Barnabas Church Centre and Cafe and Conference Centre 152 – 156 High Street Birmingham B23 6SY Come and join with other JustMoney Movement supporters and campaigners as we explore how money can build a fairer, greener future – focusing this year on the role of money in tackling poverty and … Read more

Difference; The Power of Faith in a Conflicted World.

A free course this autumn will help you deal with tricky issues in your church or community. ‘Would you like to explore some biblical principles about how to discuss difficult things well? The world, society and the church can feel complex and divided. Do you want to be involved in being part of bringing reconciliation’ … Read more

Rick Wakeman to open CRE Midlands 23

Legendary rock star Rick Wakeman will open the Christian Resources Exhibition at Cranmore Park in Solihull, near Birmingham (10am, Wed 8 Nov). Wakeman, famous for his piano arrangement of the Eleanor Farjeon hymn ‘Morning Has Broken’, was baptised at South Harrow Baptist Church. He then became a Sunday School teacher before attending the Royal College … Read more

Christianity – an online encyclopedia

From Churches Together in England  Cherry Hamilton, Communications Manager from the website Christianity.org.uk, asks: Do you find evangelism difficult? Let us help you! Christianity.org.uk is an online encyclopedia of what Christians believe – from Jesus to faith, love, death, sex, suffering and enjoying life to the full. We reflect the breadth of belief of the Churches Together in England … Read more