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Handels Messiah at St Philips Cathedral, Birmingham Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite in advance or on the door. £15 for general admission and £13 for concessions. Date: Saturday 10 December Time: 1900 – 2130 Handel’s Messiah – Birmingham Cathedral
In collaboration with the Birmingham PlayCare Network, the Edgbaston Foundation, the Birmingham Mail, Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Birmingham Live, Thrive Together Birmingham is once again collecting new (or good-as-new) toys, crafts and books to help children aged 0 – 16 in Birmingham. Toys4Birmingham aims to reach every child in temporary accommodation in Birmingham, many … Read more
Ahead of Advent Sunday (November 27th) we are sharing resources and materials from Churches. If there is a resource that is not included and you would like to make us aware of, please get in touch via enquiries@birminghamchurches.org.uk Church of England Follow the Star – The Great Invitation Following a series of difficult Christmases, churches … Read more
At 7.30pm on Monday 28 November, the Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education will host ‘Tidings of Comfort and Joy?,’ an opportunity to reflect on Advent and Christmas at a time of crisis and uncertainty. The period leading up to Christmas is usually one of excitement and joy. With the cost-of-living crisis, the ongoing war … Read more
The Strike-A-Chord Over-50’s Christmas Concert An uplifting Christmas celebration for the Over-50’s by the Over-50’s During the Yuletide, many are the programmes and events that focus on children (and rightfully so). Elderly Care Homes may organise Christmas parties for their residents, but seldom do you ever hear of a concert solely for the ageing community. The “Strike-A-Chord … Read more
Kathryn Hindley, Birmingham City Mission’s Children’s Team Coordinator, brings an update about the Christmas assemblies being delivered to schools in Birmingham: ‘If the children of Birmingham were asked what Christmas is all about, many would respond by talking about decorations, food, presents and parties. And if the nativity does come to mind, they may well … Read more
The season of Advent begins on Sunday 28 November and runs until Christmas Eve. Advent is a season of preparation, anticipation and hope. Many Churches and Christian organisations provide resources for individuals, groups and congregations to use during Advent. Tearfund are offering daily emails with the focus, ‘Christmas in your global neighbourhood’ Sign up to receive these emails HERE … Read more
Infinite Arts (a new social enterprise of Betel UK) will be presenting this show! This production will be in partnership with another of our social enterprises, Betel UK’s newest Rising Cafe. We’re offering our first dinner and show experience to the public Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th. We invite you, your family, and friends … Read more
This Christmas, Connect Church is hosting Saltmine Theatre Production’s ‘Rapunzel’. This is a free event (donations welcome) and is suitable for all ages. We have 2 showings on the 19th December: 2.30pm tickets: https://connectchurchuk.churchsuite.co.uk/events/qchl5tbp 7pm tickets: https://connectchurchuk.churchsuite.co.uk/events/a5sl9qm2 Let your hair down this Christmas and join with us for Saltmine Theatre Company’s unexpectedly twisty tall tale as … Read more
Phil Coltman, Church Relationships Manager for the charity TLG (Transforming Lives for Good), writes about seed funding offered to local churches who engage with the TLG ‘Box of Hope’ campaign: ‘With this winter set to be a devastating period of worry and despair for children and their families, we are delighted to be working yet again with … Read more