School leaders and clergy gather for senior leaders conference
12th March 2026Over 150 school leaders and clergy from across the city and region gathered for the Church of England Birmingham’s education senior leaders conference.
News & Stories
Church of England Birmingham appoints new Director of Education
10th March 2026Sam Smith will take up the role in September 2026, working to influence, inspire and nurture flourishing education rooted in Christian purpose across the Diocese’s 52 Church schools.
Church of England Birmingham hosts first Open Day
26th February 2026Today, 26 February 2026, Church of England Birmingham opened its doors at John Cadbury House to clergy and church leaders for its first-ever Open Day.
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.
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.
