News & Stories
The Bishop's Comment: A game of two halves 1st August 2022 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.
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Reader Exploration Evening - 21 September 2022 1st August 2022 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 | ![]() |
CofE Birmingham joins global divestment declaration 28th July 2022 CofEB is continuing its honourable tradition of leadership in tackling the global climate emergency. | ![]() |
It’s a Penalty – Help prevent abuse, exploitation and trafficking 21st July 2022 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 ... | ![]() |
The Bishop's Comment: Love to Pray 5th July 2022 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. | ![]() |
CofE Birmingham has now moved to Citadel 4th July 2022 Our new home is a building committed to environmental consciousness and our move to Citadel signifies a significant step towards our net zero target. | ![]() |
Modern Slavery in our church communities 29th June 2022 As church communities we need to be aware particularly of what might be happening in our halls and church buildings. | ![]() |
Free, creative resource kits to create your own Prayer Space in school 28th June 2022 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. | ![]() |
The Bishop's Comment: A time to pause 31st May 2022 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. | ![]() |
Carbon emissions in CofE Birmingham 30th May 2022 The national report shows that CofE Birmingham gathered more energy use information across church buildings, schools, housing and other buildings than any other diocese. | ![]() |