Regional News

The Bishop of Coventry, the Rt Revd Dr Christopher Cocksworth, has welcomed the return of the Christian Resources Exhibition to the Midlands for the first time in five years (NAEC, Stoneleigh Park, nr Coventry, 4-5 ...

On Friday 28th February, spend a night out in a cardboard box to raise money for Birmingham City Mission’s work with the homeless in our city – and find out what it’s really like to ...

‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not ...

The Revd Andi ThomasAssistant Curate, St Clement, Castle Bromwich, Diocese of BirminghamTo be: Pioneer Minister, Chelmsley Wood, St Andrew, Diocese of Birmingham (1 September 2019)The Revd Ivor LewisAssistant Curate, St John & St Peter Ladywood, ...

Riding Lights Theatre Company is pleased to present their passion play The Narrow Road which is available for booking. Please click here for further details.The Narrow RoadPowerful theatre on the journey to EasterTouring the UK ...

Did you know that 2.2 million people in England are studying and training at a Further Education or Sixth Form College? Did you know that FE and Sixth Form colleges educate a higher proportion of ...

Named after the faithful widow Anna, who appears with Simeon in Luke’s gospel, Anna Chaplaincy is non-judgemental, person centred spiritual care for older people of all faiths and none. In June 2019, Anna Chaplaincy began ...

On the 11 November 2019 work officially began on the building of Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy. To officially kick things off we held a 'ground breaking ceremony' to commemorate the moment. Bishop David ...

Which is easier to say, take up your cross or write down your cross?This General Election I have been asked more often than in any other by individuals to discuss their dilemma about where to ...

The new church year got off to a great start in Erdington on Advent Sunday 1 December. Over 150 people gathered with Bishop David to launch the new Deanery of Aston and Sutton Coldfield and ...

The Bishop of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Douglas Machiridza as the first full-time Area Dean of the new deanery of Handsworth and Central, subject to satisfactory completion of the ...

Everyone is being invited to take part in a big survey of discipleship and servant leadership between now and 30 January. Can you help shape the vision to make more, and more confident, disciples?By looking ...

Materials for a service marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18th to 25th January 2020, are now available. The theme is “Unusual Kindness”.Click to download the PDF.The service is well suited to involve ...

Now in its 6th year, #pray24brum is an established part of the Churches Together calendar and offers a wonderful opportunity to begin the year united in prayer and praise with those from diverse Christian traditions ...

The first edition of The Paper, our 16-page newspaper, is now available to read online HERE.Each edition includes faith stories, punchy essays and practical ideas to equip communities and individuals for everyday life and ministry. We’re ...

Growing With God: Journeying Together – Saturday 7th March 2020!Growing with God is our annual celebration and training day for everyone involved in mission and ministry with children, families and young people.This year we will be exploring the ...

CofE Birmingham has a growing link with the Anglican Church in Bolivia. It is rooted in prayer, episcopal friendship, exchange in mission and ministry and mutual cultural understanding. Bishop David asks everyone to join him ...

On Friday 28th February, spend a night out in a cardboard box to raise money for BCM’s work with the homeless in our city – and find out what it’s really like to sleep rough.Sleepout ...

Christmas is a time when ‘home’ becomes a special place. Somewhere that feels secure and safe. Smells that waft from the kitchen bring back memories of our childhood. The laughter and hugs that are given ...

Birmingham City Mission has produced a BCM Reverse Advent Calendar to help stock up the shelves at their food bank. The idea is, rather than (or as well as!) treating yourself every day through Advent, give ...