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A number of Birmingham’s senior Church leaders have agreed to designate Sunday 13 June 2021 as ‘Reconciliation Sunday’ in Birmingham. Reconciliation is a key element of Christian faith. Reconciliation restores people and things to the way they were meant to be. The anniversary of the death of George Floyd reminds us that much more needs … Read more
To mark the anniversary of the killing of George Floyd on Tuesday, 25 May, several virtual meetings and events are being organised. Churches Together in England will be publishing prayers for racial justice written by its member-Churches daily from Sunday 23 to Sunday 30 May inclusive. Prayers will be added daily at this WEBPAGE, this … Read more
To mark the annual, spiritual pilgrimage from Ascension Day (Thursday 13 May) to Pentecost (Sunday 23 May), eleven of Birmingham’s Church leaders have each produced a short video reflection following the Biblical journey from the Ascension of Jesus Christ to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on his followers. The events are recorded in the … Read more
In just two days’ time, Thursday 13 May, we will be marking Ascension Day. That day of celebration also heralds the beginning of the international, ecumenical ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ prayer season, during which Christians from many different traditions across the UK – and around the world – join together to pray that their friends, families, … Read more
As part of the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ season of prayer, a 24-hour prayer relay will take place in Birmingham from 9.00am on Friday 14 to 9.00am on Saturday 15 May. Pray24Brum:Thy Kingdom Come invites individuals, families, prayer groups, congregations and organisations to sign up to pray for one hour during the 24-hour period. Prayer can be … Read more
During the last year, when Covid-19 restrictions have curtailed so many activities, Christians in Coventry have continued to work together intentionally to seek more God-given transformation in the city. Some of the work is undertaken under the banner of ‘HOPE Coventry,’ who run projects such as Good Neighbours Coventry, Christians Against Poverty Coventry, Healing on … Read more
‘Manresa Link’ is a Midlands-based, ecumenical network which puts on Ignatian retreats, encouraging participants to nurture an intimate relationship with Jesus and to open themselves up to the graces that God so generously offers. To enable participants to complete the course within the context of daily life, individually-guided retreats can be arranged to take place … Read more
The staff team members of ‘Restore’ are preparing to sing non-stop for 100 minutes on Friday afternoon, 30 April, in order to raise funds for their work. Restore is a project of Birmingham Churches Together, which, through befriending, social activities and training, welcomes and supports refugees and those seeking sanctuary . Jeremy, Andy, Catherine and … Read more
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham is inviting young adults to consider spending a gap year with the Kenelm Youth Trust. Applications are now being taken for the Mission Team for the new academic year, starting in September 2021. This great opportunity is aimed at young adults aged 18 – 25 who are about to … Read more
In order to further extend its mission to support children around the world, ‘Compassion UK’ is looking to partner with individuals and congregations around the West Midlands. Compassion UK’s West Midlands Partnership Manager James Spencer says, ‘There is no set model as to what a partnership looks like. We work with churches in a variety … Read more