News & Stories


New CofE Secondary Academy in Yardley Wood is complete

27th July 2021

'The Church of England has a vision for offering excellent education for everyone everywhere, and so we are delighted to be able to open a brand new secondary school in this part of Birmingham for local children and their families.'


Comment from Bishop David regards racially motivated criticism of Euro 2020 players

12th July 2021

After the excitement of Euro 2020 and yesterday's Final at Wembley, I am saddened and dismayed by racially motivated criticism directed at players.


'Wherever you find joy, go with it'

29th June 2021

There is a longing more than ever in a pandemic for holy-days that offer a change from the daily round bringing rest, recreation, and moments of pure joy.


The Road to Glasgow

21st June 2021

Increasingly the world's environmental hopes and fears are focused on the COP26 conference to take place in Glasgow in November 2021.


Bishop's Message: A Game of Two Halves

26th May 2021

There is growing excitement across the West Midlands in anticipation of the Commonwealth Games 2022


Taize at Home 2021: 12-17  July

25th May 2021

A Pilgrimage from your own home, a chance to punctuate your day with prayer and reflection using the rhythm of a community in Taize, France, who have been worshiping this way for decades.


Malawi container lorry

12th May 2021

This year the lorry is to be loaded on Saturday 12  June.


Bishop's Message: May Day

4th May 2021

Amazed at the turn of the earth for warmer days I have been more attentive to what is given and life-giving as May heralds creation and creativity. This year will it also be marked by pared-down priorities for wiser and more considerate living?


Choir stalls ...or Sesame Street

29th April 2021

Coleshill parish church choir stall end bears a likeness to Sesame Street's Big Bird


Hidden in Plain Sight

27th April 2021

Bishop Anne writes on modern slavery and the part our churches can play.

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