CofE Birmingham Open Day - Registration open for clergy
13th January 2026Join us for an open event on 26 February for those interested in clergy roles in Church of England Birmingham.
News & Stories
Church of England Birmingham announces appointment of new Diocesan Secretary
15th December 2025New Diocesan Secretary Andy Winmill will bring extensive strategic and missional experience to this crucial leadership role across the Church of England in Birmingham.
Sustainability culture at St Patrick’s Primary School
8th October 2025St Patrick’s Primary School in Solihull has had a keen eye on ‘going green’, for a few years. Their sustainability work is school wide and gains the support of governors and parents, who all agree that this is the right way for the school to go.
Bishops' statement on new Archbishop of Canterbury
6th October 2025Statement from the Bishops of Birmingham and Aston on the Appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Bishops’ Prayer Network: A dispersed Community of Intercession
12th August 2025We believe God is calling us into deeper prayer for our city, our churches, and our communities. The Bishops’ Prayer Network will be made up of at least 24 (many more welcome) committed intercessors, people whose longing to see lives changed, justice restored, and the name of Jesus lifted high across Birmingham and beyond is expressed through prayer.
Church of England Birmingham Celebrates Silver Eco Diocese Award
20th July 2025St Martin’s in the Bullring hosted a joyful and inspiring service on Sunday evening to celebrate a significant environmental milestone for the Diocese. Members of congregations from across Birmingham, along with members of the public, gathered in the heart of the city to mark Church of England Birmingham being awarded the Silver Eco Diocese Award by A Rocha UK.
Funding awarded to Church of England Birmingham from the National Church
9th July 2025We are delighted to inform you that over £17.8m of funding has been awarded for the next phase of our strategy that will support us in ‘Growing churches at the heart of each community’. This is good news for Birmingham and the region.
Ordination of Priests 2025
5th July 2025On Saturday, 5th July, on a warm July morning, friends and family were welcomed at Birmingham Cathedral and shown to their seats as they gathered to witness the ordination of their loved ones as priests.
Ordination of Deacons 2025
5th July 2025On Saturday, 5th July, in the afternoon, many smiling family members gathered in Birmingham Cathedral to support and celebrate their loved ones being ordained as Deacons. The congregation filled the cathedral for this powerful celebration.
Bishop’s Statement on violence in the Middle East
18th June 2025“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9"
