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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. More> |
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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. More> |
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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 party's leader Nick Griffin on their premier political programme, Question Time. More> |
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Update from the Church of England
20 October 2009
A monthly update from the Communications Unit of the Church of England. More> |
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Bishop pedals his appeal for Back To Church Sunday
23 September 2009
The Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Revd David Urquhart, is wheeling out his bike on Friday to make a green appeal for people to come back to church as churches across the world gear up to offer a warm welcome to newcomers. More> |
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Shoppers help church prepare to welcome newcomers on 'Back to Church Sunday'
22 September 2009
Shoppers in Bournville have been surveyed by churchgoers in the run up to the annual ‘Back to Church Sunday’ when thousands of people are invited to give their local church a second chance. More> |
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New Post for Birmingham Dean
14 September 2009
The Bishop of Birmingham wishes to announce that after careful consideration and prayer Bob and Sheila Wilkes will be moving to the Diocese of Oxford. The Very Revd Bob Wilkes has been Dean of Birmingham since March 2006. More> |
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Bring your baby to Brum for a blessing
10 September 2009
Parents are being invited to bring their baby to Birmingham Cathedral to receive a blessing as part of an initiative to offer support and friendship to people who gather in the city centre square. More> |
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Poet and vicar take part in power station 'Trespass'
10 September 2009
Birmingham poet laureate Giovanni Esposito (more commonly known as Spoz) and Sutton Coldfield Vicar, the Reverend John Routh yesterday took part in the first Mass Visual Trespass organised by Christian Aid. More> |
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Church Changing Consultants Commissioned as Diocese Launches Transformation Initiative
09 September 2009
Churches across the Diocese of Birmingham are being urged to review and audit all aspects of their work and worship with the help of home-grown, volunteer consultants who will guide them through the transformation process. More> |
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DIVINE HONOUR FOR BIRMINGHAM’S BISHOP
16 July 2009
The Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Revd David Urquhart, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity by the University of Birmingham, just three years after his arrival in the city.
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From Birmingham to Blantyre and Beyond
16 July 2009
Thirteen young people aged from 15-20 from across the Diocese of Birmingham have been raising a thousand pounds each to fund a once in a lifetime trip to the twin Dioceses of Malawi. More> |
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Deacons ordained Priest in Birmingham Diocese, July 5th 2009
08 July 2009
A photo of the Deacons ordained Priest at Birmingham Cathedral, July 5th 2009 More> |
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Those ordained Deacon at Birmingham Cathedral, July 5th 2009
08 July 2009
A photo of those ordained Deacon at Birmingham Cathedral, July 5th 2009 More> |
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'Being Transformed' - a letter from Bishop David
07 July 2009
Recently the Bishop wrote to all the clergy in Birmingham Diocese to encourage them in their prayer. The contents of the letter follows. More> |
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