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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
The 2021 Birmingham Spring Convention will take place virtually on the evenings of Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 April, beginning at 7:30pm each evening. The three programmes will be live-streamed from the ‘Birmingham Spring Convention’ YouTube channel. They will also be available on YouTube for a while after the Convention. Jonathan Lamb, Keswick … Read more
Recognising that life will be different post-Covid-19, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, together with the Church of England Dioceses of Birmingham, Coventry, Hereford, Lichfield and Worcester, will stage a free, ecumenical, online conference over three successive Thursdays. Each session will consist of presentations, discussions and Q+A panels. A range of experts will provide practical … Read more
Senior national and regional Church leaders have issued statements following the death of Prince Philip on Friday 9 April 2021. Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Revd Justin Welby said, ‘I join with the rest of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in mourning the loss of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, … Read more
‘Hope at Home’ is staging an informal meeting via Zoom at 7.30pm next Tuesday, 13 April, to explore what hosting survivors of modern slavery looks like. ‘Hope at Home’ is looking for people with a spare room who might be willing to help slavery survivors who would otherwise be without home and support. Register to … Read more
On Tuesday 6 April, Catherine Bridgwood took up the role of Befriending Co-ordinator at ‘Restore.’ Restore is a project of Birmingham Churches Together, working with refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham, Solihull and Smethwick. Restore’s vision is to see ‘a society into which all refugees and asylum seekers are welcomed, valued and integrated. Prior to … Read more
Although Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have lifted slightly, it will still not be possible to conduct Holy Week events in the way that was normal in the pre-Covid era. However, Birmingham’s City Centre Churches’ group is providing three online resources for use on Good Friday: + An ecumenical Good Friday virtual Walk of Witness through Birmingham, … Read more
The Saltmine Theatre Company has developed a set of Easter resources for local churches to use. The three videos tell the story of Easter from Good Friday to Resurrection Sunday. The resources can be accessed by making a donation for an individual video, or by purchasing all three as an ‘Easter Bundle.’ The presentations are: … Read more
Members of churches in Erdington are preparing to train as Street Pastors. The launch of the group will take place online at 1.00pm on Saturday, 27 March. The Right Revd David Urquhart, Bishop of Birmingham, will be Guest of Honour at the virtual event. The meeting will also be addressed by the Operations Director of … Read more
One year on from the announcement of the first national Covid-19 lockdown, Tuesday 23 March has been designated a National Day of Reflection by the Marie Curie organisation (Link HERE). The National Day of Reflection is to enable everyone to reflect on our collective loss, to support those who have been bereaved and to ignite … Read more