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17 February 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for parishes and chaplaincies
Churches should already be following best-hygiene practices that include advising parishioners with coughs and sneezes to refrain from handshaking during The Peace and to receive Communion in one kind only. Read
12 February 2020
The Archbishop's Lent Book 2020 - "Saying Yes to Life"
Thousands of people will take action to help tackle Climate Change as part of the Church of England’s first ever official green Lent campaign, launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Read
12 February 2020
Spiritual Accompaniment - training course
A one year ecumenical training course for lay and ordained Christians Read
12 February 2020
The pod in search of a church car park
It may be just 8ft by 6ft – with bed, toilet and USB socket – but for a homeless person it’s a potential life saver. Read
12 February 2020
Pathways for Discipleship
Seven opportunities in March/April to learn about the renewed pathways for discipleship and servant-leadership coming in September 2020. Read
6 February 2020
Notification of Appointments
Moves and appointments within the Birmingham diocese. Read
6 February 2020
National Lottery Heritage initial support for world-famous stained-glass windows
Birmingham Cathedral has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Divine Beauty, it was announced today. Read
5 February 2020
Holy Trinity history book
the story of the church building, the many links between the church and the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield and the stories of people across the centuries. Read
5 February 2020
The Real Easter Egg campaign
Share the Easter Story while supporting Fairtrade and charitable projects. Read
5 February 2020
Protecting and Revealing the Heritage of St Alban’s Church
St Alban’s Parochial Church Council has been awarded £222,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Read
5 February 2020
Let's go on a journey…
The Transforming Church Action Planning (TCAP) team is available as a resource to churches as they prepare their TCAP. Read
5 February 2020
The Rough with the Smooth
The publication of “The Rough with the Smooth” coincides with the celebration of 800 years since the building of Solihull’s parish church of Saint Alphege. Read
5 February 2020
Birmingham Cathedral Choir makes music pilgrimage to Scotland
Staff and musicians from Birmingham Cathedral will be heading to Scotland during February Half Term as part of the cathedral’s ‘Year of Pilgrimage’ programme of events. Read
4 February 2020
Director of Finance leaving for pastures new
We are sorry to announce that after seven years in post Melanie Crooks, our Director of Finance, will be leaving us in April for pastures new. Read
18 February 2020
The Church of England
Have you added your Lent and Easter services to AChurchNearYou.com yet?
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18 February 2020
The Church of England
Here is today’s prayer from the Church of England.
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17 February 2020
The Church of England
Do you have experience of shaping policy and strategic development?
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17 February 2020
CofE - Birmingham
God moves through prayerful communities. All renewal in the Church starts with a renewal of prayer.
17 February 2020
CofE - Birmingham
It's 'Random act of kindness day'! If you're out exploring the city, or at work why not spread some acts of kindnes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
17 February 2020
CofE - Birmingham
Come along an think about how you could be part of developing the intergenerational community in the heart of your… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
17 February 2020
CofE - Birmingham
We are seeing phenomenal demand for our #LiveLent booklets, so if you'd like copies, please place your order ASAP t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
17 February 2020
The Church of England
We are seeing phenomenal demand for our #LiveLent booklets, so if you'd like copies, please place your order ASAP t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
17 February 2020
The Church of England
A prayer for the emergency services and all those affected by #StormDennis. pic.twitter.com/ON9WoVigGi
17 February 2020
The Church of England
Would you love to see new people attend your Lent services and events?
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