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Steve Botham, a member of Birmingham’s inter-denominational, anti-racism Time4Change group, shares about a prayer event to be held on the evening of Thursday 20 January, during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. ‘What an important time to pray together across the city. 2022 is a vital year for Birmingham. The eyes of the nation … Read more
In later 2021, ‘Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland’ became the 52nd member church of Churches Together in England. The first Vineyard congregation in the UK was started in 1987. Since then, ‘The Vineyard’ has been planting churches, caring for people on the margins of society, growing communities who prioritise worship, praying for the sick and … Read more
Questions often asked by Christian singles include, ‘Do I have the gift of singleness?,’ ‘Can I thrive as a single Christian?’ and ‘Where can I find the support I need, if my church or married friends are unable to help?’ A new event entitled ‘Unpacking singleness in the Kingdom’ aims to answer these – and … Read more
We are blessed to have a number of projects across Birmingham and Solihull working hard to reach out to those in need all year and over the holiday period, there is Shelter Week. Birmingham Christmas Shelter is a local charity that has raised funds and recruited volunteers each year since 1974 to provide local adults … Read more
Pray24Brum enters its seventh year of hosting 24 hours of prayer for The City during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. These have been significant times of prayer for Birmingham, encouraging and inviting individuals, groups or congregations to lead an hour of prayer, or simply join in with the prayer for as much time … Read more
BBC One is to broadcast the first Mass of Christmas from St Chad’s Cathedral, Mother Church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, at 11.45pm on Christmas Eve. This is the second time in recent years the BBC has filmed the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at St Chad’s, having last broadcast it in 2016. The BBC … 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
Restore is motivating for action with our next training course for those interested in befriending or wanting to learn more about refugee issues. We’re very excited to announce the dates for our next training session, which will take place on: Tuesday evenings 1st, 8th and 15th February 2022 7:15pm – 8:45pm To find out more information … Read more
Emma Crick de Boom, Reconciliation Enabler for the Diocese of Coventry, introduces the ‘Difference’ course. We are all too aware that we live in a world of harmful conflict and painful division. Many of us long to make a difference, but don’t often know how to respond to the situations that confront us. The five-session … 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