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This week in Canterbury and Birmingham, the Lambeth Conference of Bishops and the Commonwealth Games of Athletes between them encompass 165 countries and a population of 2.4 billion people.  Moving between the two world-wide gatherings gives a vivid picture of human potential in an awesome array of talent and endeavour, teamwork and mutual support. 

The Reader Exploration Evening is a chance to hear a little more and to ask questions, is intended for anyone wishing to explore more, either for this year or for a future year about Licensed Lay Ministry

CofEB is continuing its honourable tradition of leadership in tackling the global climate emergency.

For a week and a half, hundreds of thousands of members of the Commonwealth will converge on Birmingham to celebrate life, health, opportunities and hope for the future. However, there will be some, outside of the public eye and on the edges of society, who will not be able to share in these celebrations ...

A wise Christian said that, when faced with too many things to do, they got up even earlier to allow more time for prayer. This is a habit that rewards richly, rooting our uncertain and fragmented lives in a loving, trustworthy relationship with almighty God through Lord Jesus Christ. 

Our new home is a building committed to environmental consciousness and our move to Citadel signifies a significant step towards our net zero target.

As church communities we need to be aware particularly of what might be happening in our halls and church buildings.

Three brand new kits are being hosted in parishes across the diocese for you to borrow and run your own prayer space in your local school or in your church inviting the school to join you.

This month the nation celebrates Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and a life that sets a remarkable example of devoted service. Long May she reign. 

The national report shows that CofE Birmingham gathered more energy use information across church buildings, schools, housing and other buildings than any other diocese.