Bishop's Comment
Walk Through Winter This winter the environment is staying high on the agenda as politicians, environmentalists and faith communities gear up for the Copenhagen Climate Conference in December. Here in the Diocese of Birmingham I have convened a group to begin working on an environmental policy to both inspire our practice and give us practical ways forward to include care for creation into the core of our discipleship and mission. There is a workshop at the Transforming Discipleship workshop that will help us think about these issues led by one of the church’s leading thinkers in this area, David Shreeve. (Still time to book if you have not already done so…) I have decided that I need to make a firm and practical commitment to play a visible part in this important area of mission and have made a decision to walk through winter making fewer journeys that are powered by petrol and instead using my carbohydrates to cut down on carbon!. I am committed to walking through winter for a number of reasons. Going by foot does not produce any carbon and shrinks my personal footprint; it gives me a chance to reconnect with the seasons and enjoy the variations in the weather and it is a chance for me to look closely at my local environment and understand what is happening on the streets, in the parks and on the High Street. Once the weather changes and the nights become longer it is all too easy to stay inside in a centrally-heated room and then to jump straight into the car, bus or taxi without really spending any time outdoors. In this way we can become disconnected from the seasons and the climate patterns which in turn may begin to make us insensitive to the needs of the planet and the environment on a global scale.” As Christians we believe that God’s work of love and generosity involves both making and repairing the whole of creation – and that our most important job is to work with him. Caring for creation is an issue of stewardship, justice, mission and discipleship and I hope you will join me in this simple step to a greener Diocese of Birmingham. If many of us make a conscious effort we will not only reduce carbon emissions but begin to change mindsets and habits. In the Green movement we have seen how small, simple acts have transformed people and places in a radical way. To help us reflect on our responsibility and God’s loving concern for creation we are hosting an art installation based on Noah’s Ark at Birmingham Cathedral. The installation will be running from Monday November 16th to Thursday November 19th – do come and visit it if you can and has been produced by pupils at Bartley Green High School. If you want to get inspired by what the church is doing nationally to shrink the footprint and cut carbon, get plugged into the Advent Calendar produced by Communications Unit at Church House which can be found at www.whywearewaiting.com May God bless you and all that you steward, Bishop David
Treading Lightly Our vicar asked me in June 2007 if I would take the job of reducing our church’s carbon footprint. I knew something about “Global Warming” but I needed to find out more. So I read a number of books and the most helpful were: “Heat” by George Monbiot, I convened a working group and we decided that lowering our church’s carbon foot print should involve the congregation in reducing their own footprints: as well as our making our church buildings as energy efficient as possible. My wife Carolyn and I felt we couldn’t ask others to try anything that we had not tried ourselves. We calculated our own carbon footprint in 2007 as 9.9 tonnes. We began by changing our light bulbs. Our double- glazing needed replacing and we considered the thermal efficiency of the products, as well as price. We started using public transport and walking to church; we could now go to the pub on the way home. We realised that we didn’t need two cars, so we sold one. When we changed the remaining car, the replacement was more comfortable, bigger and sportier than our last one and has better C02 emission figures! We decided to give up flying, this year we travelled to France by Euro Star and SNCF. We regularly read our meters, whilst looking for a cheap electricity tariff, we found out about “Ecotricity” and signed up, this meant our electricity consumption could be removed from our carbon footprint calculations. Undoubtedly, carbon footprint reduction requires life style revision. We grow a proportion of our own vegetables organically on our allotment and we try to buy as much seasonal, local produce as we can. We now eat less meat and very little dairy produce. We do not leave anything on “Stand by”, we’ve turned our thermostats down and we don’t boil a full kettle unless we need to. The washing gets done at the lowest temperature possible, we use the tumble drier only when necessary and I wash up instead of using the dishwasher…. Sometimes! My friends at St Stephen’s are endlessly supportive and we are making a difference. * Carbon footprint is calculated using formulae published in “Carbon Calculator” by Mark Lynas. Pub. Collins. Richard Foreman. St Stephen's Rednal and a memeber of the Bishop's Environmental Round Table.
“How many light bulbs does it take to change a Christian?” by David Shreeve
“Carbon Calculator” by Mark Lynas
“Planetwise” by Dave Bookless
I also researched material on the Internet, and it was “Ice core” evidence that convinced me that man-made C02 was responsible for climate change.
So what difference have I made to my carbon footprint?
We started in 2007 at 9.9 tonnes; this year our carbon footprint is 5.7 tonnes. *
Waiting for the coming of Christ during an economic recession
16 November 2009
In a world still reeling from last year's economic recession, which had a profound effect on both the industrialised world and the emerging economies, can Christians still look forward to the promise of Christmas with the same degree of hope for the future?
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Ark launched at Birmingham Cathedral
10 November 2009
Pupils from a Birmingham school will be attempting to create the world’s largest origami ark at the launch of an art installation designed to raise awareness of climate change.
Ark@Birmingham Cathedral will be launched on Monday November 16th at 1.45 by pupils from Bartley Green School and the Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Revd David Urquhart.
The pupils from year 8 have created an installation based on lanterns, lights, symbols and a DVD of images to encourage a fresh look at the story of Noah’s Ark during inter-faith week.
To launch the ark they will be creating a huge origami ark made from paper donated by BPM media. Following the launch the installation will be viewed by local Primary School children who will attend workshops at the Cathedral, visitors to the city centre church and the clergy of the Diocese who are gathering for a study day. Dignitaries and faith leaders have been invited for a private view during the evening of November 16th .
Bishop David Urquhart said: “I am very excited about the launch of the ark. I know the young people have been working hard to create something beautiful and thought-provoking which reflects the importance of the Noah’s Ark story to Christian, Muslims and Jews.”
Artist-in-residence Rosie Hogg said; “The story itself is in many ways quite contemporary and highlights issues within local environments and communities, as well as the wider world. Whether from a religious background or not, the story prompts us to think about our own place within a community and how we relate to each other, trust each other and work together to improve the world in which we live.”
Ark@Birmingham Cathedral is a Christian contribution to Inter-Faith week and has been supported by funding from the Grantham Yorke Trust, and The Saltley Trust. It is a partnership between these trusts, Bartley Green School, Birmingham Cathedral, Operation Noah and the Diocese of Birmingham.
During Inter-Faith week the Ark will be the base for Christian Aid to encourage climate change lobbying and the multi faith declaration on climate change will be relaunched during a meeting of the Birmingham Sustainability Forum on November 17th.
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Introducing the Grove Education Series
10 November 2009
The Grove Education series offers and promotes Christian thinking rooting in practice for all involved in schools, colleges and churches.
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Notification of Appointments
09 November 2009
Priest in Charge, St Boniface Quinton
To be: Vicar, St Boniface Quinton (November)
The Revd Christopher Turner
Priest in Charge, Christ Church Quinton
To be: Vicar, Christ Church Quinton (November)
Vicar, St David, Carrs Mill (Diocese of Liverpool)
To be: Associate Priest, St Christopher Springfield (January)
SSM Assistant Curate, St Chad Rubery and p/t Chaplain Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
To be: SSM Priest in Charge, St Bartholomew Allens Cross
(December)
Dean, Birmingham Cathedral
To be: Priest in Charge, St Michael Northgate (Oxford)
(November)
Vicar, St John Harborne
To retire (November)
Vicar, St Matthew Smethwick
To receive Bishops Permission to Officiate upon retirement (October)
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Prayer Calendar Available on-line
02 November 2009
The Autumn 2009 Diocesan Prayer Calendar is available to download. To download the prayer calendar click here.
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‘Walk Through Winter,’ urges Bishop of Birmingham
27 October 2009
The Bishop of Birmingham is putting his best foot forward to cut carbon and reconnect with the seasons this winter in a small step to avert the crisis of climate change.
Bishop David Urquhart is urging people to leave the car behind and make short journeys by foot or bicycle despite the shortening of the days and the arrival of wintry weather.
In his monthly Diocesan Newsletter the Bishop suggested that people should aim to make one less fuel-powered journey each day and to use a green alternative like walking or cycling.
He said: “I am committed to walking through winter for a number of reasons. Going by foot does not produce any carbon and shrinks my personal footprint; it gives me a chance to reconnect with the seasons and enjoy the variations in the weather and it is a chance for me to look closely at my local environment and understand what is happening on the streets, in the parks and on my local High Street.
“Once the weather changes and the nights become longer it is all too easy to stay inside in a centrally-heated room and then to jump straight into a car, bus or taxi without really spending any time outdoors. In this way we can become disconnected from the seasons and the climate patterns which in turn may begin to make us insensitive to the needs of the planet and the environment on a global scale.”
Bishop David said that although the problems of the planet could seem overwhelming the impact of many people taking small steps to cut carbon could have a significant impact.
Last winter Bishop David urged people to avoid waste at Christmas and hosted a green give-away where more than 450 unwanted gifts were given to visitors to Birmingham Cathedral as a reminder that presents don’t have to cost the earth to be valuable. He also led a service at a household recycling centre on the same day.
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Keeping your church details up-to-date on www.achurchnearyou.com
27 October 2009
Please make sure your church information and contact details are all up-to-date on the website ‘A Church Near You’. Also have a good look at the "About Us" text on your pages. In terms of encouraging visitors and getting indexed by the major search engines this is the most important section.
Please ensure that someone from your church is keeping these details up-to-date, all you need to do to transfer the ownership of your site is register at www.achurchnearyou.com
Annual Events including Remembrance Sunday, Christmas Services etc.
If you added these last year you should not need to add them again. Just log in and change the dates around. It saves a lot of time!
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Introducing Lady Katherine Housing and Care
27 October 2009
Lady Katherine Housing and Care takes its name from our founder, Lady Katherine Leveson, who in her will of 1674, provided for homes and care for older people.
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'BNP has nothing to do with Christianity,' say Church Leaders in Birmingham
23 October 2009
Church leaders from across the city of Birmingham have come together to give a clear message that the divisive policies of the BNP are counter to the gospel of Jesus Christ, as the BBC prepares to include the partys leader Nick Griffin on their premier political programme, Question Time.
The leading clergy, pastors and ministers include Bishops from the Catholic, Anglican and Pentecostal churches, free-church leaders, tutors from the citys theological college, The Queens Foundation, and the Chair of the Council of Black-led Churches, which represents over 200 churces in the Midlands.
In their statement the church leaders distance themselves from claims made during the European Elections that the British National Party stand for a Christian Britain and are defenders of the Christian Heritage of this country.
They say: "The The BNP has nothing to do with Christianity and many of its hate filled, fear generating messages are completely counter to the loving challenge of the Christian gospel.The gospel of Jesus Christ is for all people, and celebrating the international, multi racial, multi ethnic nature of our churches we feel our faith in Jesus calls us to
positively engage and work with our neighbours of other faith traditions."
The full text of the statement and a list of signatories follow:
"As representatives of Christian Churches in Birmingham we wish to express our real concern at the invitation given by the BBC to BNP leader Nick Griffin to the popular programme Question Time due to take place next Thursday.
The Revd Bill Anderson - Birmingham District Chair, Methodist Church
The Revd Lorraine Dixon - Deanery Missioner, Anglican Diocese of Birmingham
Major Sam Edgar - Divisional Commander, Salvation Army
The Revd Julian Francis - Centre for Black Ministries and Leadership, Queens Foundation for Theological Education, Birmingham
The Revd Ray Gaston - Inter Faith Enabler, Birmingham District Methodist Church
The Revd Dr Toby Howarth - Inter Faith Advisor to the Bishop of Birmingham
The Rt Revd William Kenny - Administrator, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham
The Revd Roy Lowes - West Midlands Moderator, United Reformed Church
Dr Andy Mackie - Leader, Riverside Church Birmingham
The Revd Lynnette Mullings - Centre for Black Ministries and Leadership, Queens Foundation for Theological Education, Birmingham
Dr Anthony Reddie - Research Fellow in Black Theological Studies for The British Methodist Church
Bishop Basil Richards - Church of God of Prophecy
The Rt Revd David Urquhart - Anglican Bishop of Birmingham
Pastor Calvin Young - Chair of the Council of Black-led Churches
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Update from the Church of England
20 October 2009
Archbishop of Canterbury
Sermon to mark the end of military operations in Iraq
“In a world as complicated as ours has become, it would be a very rash person who would feel able to say without hesitation, this was absolutely the right or the wrong thing to do, the right or the wrong place to be.” Read the full text of the sermon given on the 9th October 2009 by the Archbishop of Canterbury at a service of commemoration to mark the end of military operations in Iraq, held at St Paul’s Cathedral London
Fingertip facts from the CofE
Comments are welcome, to Peter Crumpler, Director of Communications, at commsupdate@c-of-e.org.uk
Environment
Act local as well as national urges Dr Williams
In a lecture at Southwark Cathedral (sponsored by the Christian environmental group Operation Noah) the Archbishop of Canterbury, set out a Christian vision of how people can respond to the looming environmental crisis saying the Bible offers “an ethical perspective based on reverence for the whole of life”.
Women bishops
Latest from Revision Committee on Women in the Episcopate
The Revision Committee established by the General Synod to consider the draft legislation on enabling women to become bishops in the Church of England on the 8th October completed the first phase of its work. The Committee has further meetings planned between now and December and is aiming to complete its task by Christmas so that its report can be debated in full Synod in February and the draft legislation begin its Revision Stage in full Synod. More here
Archbishop of York
Sex buyers beware: you are now a target
Dr Sentamu has tabled a bid to stop women being forced into vice.
“The Policing and Crime Bill is making its way through the House of Lords and it is important that everyone, regardless of political allegiance or background, unites to ensure the bill is passed so we can send a strong message that funding sex slavery, and the systematic abuse of women, is not acceptable in this country. That is why I feel the time is right to speak out.” Read the full story
Weddings
Churches hosting the whole wedding day
Wedding-with-reception package saves time and money, say couples
More churches should be saying yes to couples who want their whole wedding day - ceremony and reception - in church, say two Church of England bishops. Read more about what the Bishop of Hereford the Rt Revd Anthony Priddis and the Bishop of London the Rt Revd Richard Chartres have to say and listen to the wedding podcast.
Public Affairs
Response to interim policy on Assisted Suicide
The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Revd Michael Langrish, has released a statement responding to the Director of Public Prosecution’s Interim Policy for Prosecutors in Respect of Cases of Assisted Suicide. The Archbishops’ Council’s Mission and Public Affairs Division has created a website section called Protecting Life – Opposing Assisted Suicide
Rural Affairs
Conference to explore the future of the countryside
A major conference is to bring together leading thinkers on rural economies, planning, policy and mission to explore the sustainability of rural communities and their churches. Faith and the Future of the Countryside – 2010 will also mark 20 years from the publication of Faith in the Countryside, the seminal report of the Archbishop’s Commission on Rural Areas chaired by Lord Prior.
Top of the Podcast
Latest downloads from CofE
This month, Dr Rachel Jordan, the Archbishops Councils Mission and Evangelism Associate, talks about how young people are communicating God’s love through ice-cream, surfing and sock puppets - thanks to the latest round of pump-priming grants from the Youth Evangelism Fund. Subscribe to the podcasts.
Read more stories online
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The Christmas Factor
15 October 2009
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Small Advertisements
15 October 2009
Have you got any surplus albs at the back of the cupboard? We are after traditional or cassock albs for choir/servers, both adults and children. Any help would be very much appreciated. Please contact Fr Crispin Pailing on 0121 356 7998 or vicar@st-johns-perry-barr.org.uk.
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St John’s Nottingham Advent Book 2009
15 October 2009
Anticipating the Coming King…daily readings for Advent and Christmas is out now! The book now includes a weekly resource for group reflection by popular demand.
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‘Mustard Seed’ grant programme
14 October 2009
Mustard Seed grants of up to £5,000 are available to faith groups that are involved in social action in the community; the grants can support new ventures, or help groups to develop existing work to improve the level of provision.
Grants are available to all faith groups, but the first point of contact for potential applicants in the Diocese of Birmingham should be Debbie Browning, tel: 0121 426 0442, E-mail: debbie@birmingham.anglican.org
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Make a difference this Advent
14 October 2009
This Advent, your church can share the hope of Christ in your community with Share the Light, the CMS Advent mission resource.
1. Give a candle to a friend
2. Promise to pray for them for a year
3. Invite them to a special Advent service at your church
for the first time…some continue to come regularly.”
“I think the light of Christ broke into the darkness…one woman was baptised and her husband gave a testimony.”
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The Training in Jungian Analytical Psychotherapy
New Intake for September 2010.
Venue:
Cost:
Organised by:Jungian Training Committee - West Midlands Institute of Psychotherapy
For more information, contact:
Sue Harford
Telephone: 08444 631 341
E-mail: jtc@wmip.org
The Groundwork Land Volunteers Programme
Over 50 but not ready to retire?
Would you like to join us and meet new friends?
Gain satisfaction in seeing your local area improved?
Be a volunteer and have fun!!
We are offering an 8 week course that will include:
· Training and Certification
· Landscaping Techniques – Including Landscape Design
· Canal Improvement
· Construction Skills
Training and work experience will take place in the Birmingham B11, 12, 13 areas. You must live in these areas to qualify for FREE Training
If you are unemployed and claiming ‘EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT ALLOWANCE’ or ‘INCAPACITY BENEFIT’? – This training will not affect your benefits?
Please contact Carol on reception on to register for The Groundwork Land Volunteers Programme.
Be a volunteer – TODAY!
Venue: Training and work experience will take place in the Birmingham B11, 12, 13 areas.
Cost:
Organised by:Groundwork West Midlands
For more information, contact:
Carol
Telephone: 0121 530 5500
E-mail:
Eating Disorders and Self Harm
Self Harm is often a subject youth workers are frightened
by – this training aims to help you consider your
response from having ‘a hunch’ a young person is self
harming, knowing best practice procedures and
supporting young people coping with self injury.
Saturday 6th February 2010, 10.00am to 3.00pm
The course is for all those who work with older children and young people and Parish Child Protection Co-ordinators.
Contact Helen Tomblin for more information or to book a place.
Venue: Diocesan Office
175 Harborne Park Road
Cost: £10 (including lunch)
Organised by:Birmingham Diocese
For more information, contact:
Helen Tomblin
Telephone: 0121 426 0400
E-mail: helen@birmingham.anglican.org
Faith Guiding Course
Skills for guiding visiting groups at places of worship.
12 week course on Mondays, 6pm - 9 pm
Accredited by Institute of Tourist Guiding (Level 2)
Starting Jan 4th 2010
www.faithencounter.org.uk
Venue: Queensbridge School, Moseley, B13 8QB (buses 50, 35)
Cost:
Organised by:Faith Encounter Programme
For more information, contact:
Ruth Tetlow
Telephone: 0121 449 4892
E-mail: ruthtetlow@btinternet.com
Who is fleeing persecution and seeking sanctuary?
Evening course on on Mondays 1, 8 and 22 February 2010
from 7.30-9.30pm.
Week one: introduction to Restore and an overview of asylum issues, exposing some of the media myths about asylum, introduction to befriending and hearing the personal experience of a befriender.
Week two: introduction to the asylum application process and hearing the first-hand experience of a refugee or asylum seeker.
Week three: the practicalities of befriending including guidelines, qualities, boundaries, cross cultural issues and the support offered to volunteers.
All sessions include interactive elements.
Venue: All Saints Church, 172 Herbert Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0PR
Cost:
Organised by:RESTORE
For more information, contact:
Jeremy Thompson
Telephone: 0121 766 8764
E-mail: befriend@restore-uk.org
Interfaith relations in Birmingham from a police perspective
17/11/2009
Date: 17 November 2009
Venue: Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, 1046 Bristol Rd, Birmingham B29 6LJ,
Time: 7.45pm Roger Hooker Memorial Lecture Chief Inspector Adrian Atherley, West Midlands Police. This is a joint meeting with Birmingham Council of Faiths.
Cost: We suggest a donation of £2, to cover our costs
Organised by: Birmingham Council of Christians & Jews
For more information, contact:
Name: Stephen Barton
Telephone: 0121 429 2176
E-mail: ccj.bham@yahoo.co.uk
Tuesday Talks
17/11/2009
Date: 17 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham Cathedral
Time: 1.10 pm. Revd Canon Nigel Hand
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Cathedral
For more information, contact:
Name: Carol Currier
Telephone: 0121 262 1840
E-mail: carol.currier@birminghamcathedral.com
Choral Communion Service - St Philip's Singers
18/11/2009
Date: 18 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham Cathedral
Time: 1.10 pm.
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Cathedral
For more information, contact:
Name: Carol Currier
Telephone: 0121 262 1840
E-mail: carol.currier@birminghamcathedral.com
Global Poverty, Seeking Justice: People of Faith in Action
18/11/2009
Date: 18 November 2009
Venue: The Bordesley Centre, Stratford Rd, Camp Hill, Birmingham B11 1AR
Time: 7.30 – 9.30 pm Part of Interfaith Week 2009 - a lively, thought provoking and varied programme from the Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh communities, showing how they are engaged with issues of world poverty. There will be light refreshments and a chance to meet and talk. We'll be launching the JDC Multi-Faith Project at this event so come along and find out more! http://jdcbirmingham.wordpress.com
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Jubilee Debt Campaign
For more information, contact:
Name:
Telephone:
E-mail: jdcbirmingham@gmail.com
A community development approach to the use of church buildings
19/11/2009
Date: 19 November 2009
Venue: The Point4, Royal National College - Hereford, HR1 1DT
Time: 9.30 - 4.15 pm. The conference will be a mix of national and local speakers, workshops and project visits. During the day, a DVD and Toolkit will be launched, designed to support parishes and communities through a step by step approach to the development of church buildings, adopting and promoting a community development approach. Please contact Jo Gibbon for an application form.
Cost: £40 for parishes (1 clergy and 2 parishioners, 1 toolkit per parish)
Organised by:
For more information, contact:
Name: Jo Gibbon
Telephone: 01584 871089
E-mail: j.gibbon@hereford.anglican.org
St Cecilia Cathedral Choir Concert
20/11/2009
Date: 20 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham Cathedral
Time: 7.30 pm.
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Cathedral
For more information, contact:
Name: Carol Currier
Telephone: 0121 262 1840
E-mail: carol.currier@birminghamcathedral.com
Choral Evensong with Visiting Choir
21/11/2009
Date: 21 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham Cathedral
Time: 3.30 pm. With St Chad's Choir, Shrewsbury
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Cathedral
For more information, contact:
Name: Carol Currier
Telephone: 0121 262 1840
E-mail: carol.currier@birminghamcathedral.com
Bishop's Conference - Transforming Disciples
21/11/2009
Date: 21 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham University
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Bishop David is seeking to invite to his conference for lay people those who are: wanting to grow in their Christian faith and life looking to serve Christ better in their church, neighbourhood or daily life keen to live in the best way they can as Christian people who make a difference for God in the world already active but are open to contributing in new ways able to encourage other lay people after the conference and build on the enthusiasm and energy generated If this is you do get in touch or speak to your vicar/churchwarden.
Cost: £10 per delegate
Organised by: Diocese of Birmingham
For more information, contact:
Name: Claire Wesley
Telephone: 0121 426 0400
E-mail: claire@birmingham.anglican.org
City Women Gatherings 2009 - Half day retreat
21/11/2009
Date: 21 November 2009
Venue: Breathe, Temple Row West, Birmingham
10.00 am—2.00 pm A retreat for maximum 12 people with sessions led by life coach Rosalyn Clare, and spiritual director Ali Mackenzie.
Cost: £50 per person including coffee, lunch and all materials
Organised by: Chaplaincy Plus
For more information, contact:
Name: Clair Dinsdale
Telephone: clair.dinsdale@chaplaincyplus.org.uk
E-mail: 0121 236 9742
Meeting of the Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary
23/11/2009
Date: 23 November 2009
Venue: St Mary's Church, Bearwood
Time: 7.45pm . All are welcome to attend this meeting.
Cost:
Organised by: Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary - Sacred Heart Chapter
For more information, contact:
Name:
Telephone: Christine Hewitt
E-mail: hewitt235@btinternet.com
Tuesday Talks
24/11/2009
Date: 24 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham Cathedral
Time: 1.10 pm. With Revd Canon Nigel Hand
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Cathedral
For more information, contact:
Name: Carol Currier
Telephone: 0121 262 1840
E-mail: carol.currier@birminghamcathedral.com
Holy Communion Service
25/11/2009
Date: 25 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham Cathedral
Time: 1.10 pm.
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Cathedral
For more information, contact:
Name: Carol Currier
Telephone: 0121 262 1840
E-mail: carol.currier@birminghamcathedral.com
Preaching and Teaching about Science and Religion – a discussion group.
26/11/2009
Date: 26 November 2009
Venue: The Queen's Foundation, Somerset Road, Edgbaston,
Birmingham, B15 2QH
Time: 7.00 p.m. The Darwin 150 celebrations this year, and the continuing activity of few well known 'public figures' have combined to bring publicity to the interaction between science and religion. There have been strong views expressed from both sides of the (assumed) divide, promoting standpoints of either strict biblical or strict scientific infallibility. Preachers and Teachers in the churches are faced with the need to respond to the concerns raised whilst taking in to account the scientific and theological backgrounds of their congregations . The purpose of establishing this discussion group is to allow for the exchange of ideas, experiences and resources, so that those who 'labour in the vineyard' are enabled to learn from one another and so aid the understanding of those for whom they 'preach and teach' It would be appreciated if you would indicate your intention to come.
Cost:
Organised by:
For more information, contact:
Name: Revd. Dr Adam Hood or John Parkin
Telephone:
E-mail: hooda@queens.ac.uk or john.parkin@blueyonder.co.uk
Focus on Malawi - A time of celebration and information on our Partnership
26/11/2009
Date: 26 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham Cathedral (Colmore Row, B3 2QB).
Time: 19:30 This St Andrew's Tide world mission event will be focused on our Partner church in Malawi and will be a time of celebration as well as an opportunity to find out more about what has been happening during the past year. The evening will include a guest speaker from USPG who is a mission partner based in a hospital in Malawi. There will also be presentations from people from our churches in Birmingham who have been to Malawi this year. In addition there will be time for news and updates regarding all four dioceses. The trip programme for 2010 will be launched during the evening so please encourage those who may be interested in travelling to Malawi themselves.
Cost:
Organised by: Forum for Mission
For more information, contact:
Name: Sally Bossingham
Telephone: 0121 426 0420
E-mail: sally@birmirmingham.anglican.org
Choral Evensong with Visiting Choir
28/11/2009
Date: 28 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham Cathedral
Time: 3.30 pm.
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Cathedral
For more information, contact:
Name: Carol Currier
Telephone: 0121 262 1840
E-mail: carol.currier@birminghamcathedral.com
Advent Procession by Candlelight - Boys' and Men's voices
29/11/2009
Date: 29 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham Cathedral
Time: 3.30 pm.
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Cathedral
For more information, contact:
Name: Carol Currier
Telephone: 0121 262 1840
E-mail: carol.currier@birminghamcathedral.com
World Aids Day Exhibition
30/11/2009
Date: 30 November 2009
Venue: Birmingham Cathedral
30th November - 1st December. All day.
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Cathedral
For more information, contact:
Name: Carol Currier
Telephone: 0121 262 1840
E-mail: carol.currier@birminghamcathedral.com
World Aids Day - Fashion Parade
01/12/2009
Date: 01 December 2009
Venue: leaving "The Bull" at the Bull Ring at 7.30pm and processing to Birmingham Cathedral (Colmore Row)
Time: 7.30pm at The Bull and processing to the Cathedral for an Act of Remembrance and release of Sky Lanterns (weather permitting) at 8pm, followed by refreshments. All Welcome.
Cost:
Organised by: Birmingham Cathedral
For more information, contact:
Name: The Rev'd Canon Janet E. Chapman
Telephone: 0121 262 1840
E-mail: canonliturgist@birminghamcathedral.com
Great Big Christmas Sing - carol concert
04/12/2009
Date: 04 December 2009
Venue: St Martin’s in the Bullring, Birmingham
Start: 7 pm. Birmingham’s Young Strings Project will be the leading act at Christian Aid’s second annual Great Big Christmas Sing. Tickets are available from Birmingham Central Library or by calling 0121 303 2323 or on-line at www.birminghamboxoffice.co.uk
Cost: Tickets cost £7.50 in advance (£10 on the night).
Organised by: Christian Aid
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Family Christmas Craft Workshops
05/12/2009
Date: 05 December 2009
Venue: De Bermingham Room on the lower floor of St Martin in the Bull Ring Church
Time: 10:30am—12:30pm. Christmas Crafts for Families using recycled and reused materials, led by community artist Debra Hall Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please book in advance.
Cost: £2.00 per person.
Organised by:
For more information, contact:
Name: Cheryl Homer or Collin Wallace
Telephone: 0121 600 6532
E-mail: arts@bullring.org
The Wave - the UK’s biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change
05/12/2009
Date: 05 December 2009
Venue: London
On Saturday 5 December 2009, ahead of the crucial UN climate summit in Copenhagen, tens of thousands of people from all walks of life will flow through the streets of London to demonstrate their support for a safe climate future for all. www.stopclimatechaos.org/the-wave
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International Carol Service
05/12/2009
Date: 05 December 2009
Venue: St Martin’s-in-the-Bullring
Time: 2pm Please join us for a multilingual celebration of the birth of Jesus. All Welcome.
Cost:
Organised by: Restore on behalf of Birmingham Churches Together
For more information, contact:
Name: Restore
Telephone: 0121 766 8764
E-mail:
Advent Service
05/12/2009
Date: 05 December 2009
Venue: St Martin in the Bullring
Start: 11 am. Mothers' Union are holding an Advent Service. All are welcome. Come and help prepare the crib for the Christ Child. Young people are invited to bring a picture they have made depicting a carol.
Cost:
Organised by: MU
For more information, contact:
Name: Margaret Fulford
Telephone:
E-mail: margaret@bfulford.eclipse.co.uk
An Advent Retreat: Travelling Towards Bethlehem to be born
07/12/2009
Date: 07 December 2009
Venue: Launde Abbey
7th – 11th December 2009 Led by John Bell Advent and Christmas are perhaps the most nostalgia-ridden times in the Christian year, so much so that there are two stories. One was scripted by Hollywood and has to do with robins, bells and drummer boys. The other was ordained by God and it is about the lighting up of insignificant people and places in a divine project. On this retreat we will journey towards Christmas and try to make it feel as if it were the first time. Visit www.launde.org.uk
Cost: £325.00 including all meals and accommodation
Organised by:
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Name:
Telephone: 01572 717254
E-mail: laundeabbey@leicester.anglican.org
The 2009 University of Birmingham Carol Service
07/12/2009
Date: 07 December 2009
Venue: Great Hall (Aston Webb)
University of Birmingham
Time: 6:15 pm. A joyful Christmas celebration for staff, students and families. All are welcome: no booking or ticket is required.
Cost:
Organised by: The University Chaplains and the Department of Music
For more information, contact:
Name: Fr Nicholas
Telephone: (0121) 414 8151
E-mail: n.lopolito@bham.ac.uk
Bearing the Open Secret: The enduring legacy of Lesslie Newbigin
11/12/2009
Date: 11 December 2009
Venue: The Queen's Foundation, Birmingham B15 2QH
A day conference to mark the centenary of Lesslie Newbigin - bishop, pioneer ecumenist, missionary theologian. Information and booking forms are available at www.ctbi.org.uk
Cost: £35 including lunch
Organised by:
For more information, contact:
Name: Tessa Stawski
Telephone: 0207 9014892
E-mail: tessa.stawski@ctbi.org.uk
Still Before Christmas
18/12/2009
Date: 18 December 2009
Venue: Launde Abbey
18th – 20th December 2009 Led by Mark Argent Modern Christmases often revolve around food and film. Here’s an opportunity to explore the spiritual dimensions of both, looking at the way we relate to God and each other as we eat, and watch, talk and pray. Visit www.launde.org.uk
Cost: £160.00, including all meals and accommodation
Organised by:
For more information, contact:
Name:
Telephone: 01572 717254
E-mail: laundeabbey@leicester.anglican.org
Quiet Day
20/12/2009
Date: 20 December 2009
Venue: Offa House
Offchurch, Leamington Spa
Warwickshire CV33 9AS
The maker of the world is born a begging child. The Revd Ruth Tuschling www.offahouseretreat.co.uk
Cost:
Organised by: Offa House
For more information, contact:
Name:
Telephone: 01926 423309
E-mail: offahouse@btconnect.com
Thinking about serving God? CMEAC Vocations Day Conference 2010
20/02/2010
Date: 20 February 2010
Venue: Queen's Foundation, The Queen's College, Somerset Road, Edgbaston B15 2QH
Time: 10 am - 6.00 pm. Each of us is called to ministry, serving God in different ways. Understanding how we can develop our personal gifts can be a confusing process! Designed particularly for those who are 17-35, the CMEAC Vocations Conference is your opportunity to explore specific ways of developing your ministry.
Cost: £15
Organised by: Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns
For more information, contact:
Name:
Telephone: 020 7898 1443
E-mail: cmeac.enquiries@c-of-e.org.uk
Parish Administrator & Vicar’s PA (part-time) - Christ Church Summerfield Salary: £8.00 per hour For
further information Community Development Worker - Balsall Heath Church Centre Salary: £22001 (pro rata) (scale 6). For
further information Kings Norton - Team Vicar for Faith and Learning Development Salary: Diocesan stipend and housing For
further information Priest - B1 Network Church Salary: For
further information Co-ordinator of Music in Worship / Organist - St James, Hill Salary: For
further information
Closing
date for
applications:06/11/2009
Contact
name: Rev’d Pete Sainsbury
Telephone: 0121 454 2689
E-mail: cc.summerfield@yahoo.co.uk
Closing
date for
applications:19/11/2009
Contact
name: Rev Catherine Grylls
Telephone: 0121 440 1138
E-mail: bhcc.admin @btconnect.com
Closing
date for
applications:27/11/2009
Contact
name: Canon Rob Morris, Team Rector, Parish Office 81 The Green, Kings Norton, Birmingham
Telephone: 0121 458 3289
E-mail:
Closing
date for
applications:20/12/2009
Contact
name:
Telephone:
E-mail: archdeaconofbham@birmingham.anglican.org
Closing
date for
applications:31/12/2009
Contact
name:
Telephone: 0121 308 0074
E-mail: stjameshill@fammore.plus.com