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Community Launch for Near Neighbours
01 February 2012
A new initiative which aims to turn neighbours into friends is holding a launch event in Central Mosque on Friday 3rd February, as part of World Interfaith Harmony Week. More> |
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Hodge Hill Seeks Heroes
30 January 2012
Community groups in Hodge Hill are on the hunt for everyday angels who make the world a better place for those around them. More> |
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Renewal of marriage vows at Birmingham Cathedral
26 January 2012
St Valentine’s message of love will be celebrated in Birmingham Cathedral on Sunday 12 February as couples are invited to come along and re-new their marriage vows. More> |
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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations begin with Ceremony of Carols at Birmingham Cathedral
26 January 2012
Celebrating HM the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Cathedral and other choral foundation choirs across the country will sing anthems from a new Choirbook for The Queen throughout 2012. More> |
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Christingle at the Cathedral
19 January 2012
Birmingham Cathedral invites adults and children of all ages to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the traditional ‘Christingle’, including oranges and sweets. More> |
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Update from the Church of England
16 January 2012
A monthly update from the Communications Unit of the Church of England. More> |
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'Call the Midwife'
12 January 2012
There is a new six part television series due to commence on BBC1 this coming Sunday, 15th January at 8.00 pm. The story concerns Sisters of the Community of St. John the divine, Alum Rock when they had a Part 2 Midwifery Training School on the district in the east end of London. More> |
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Parish Church fights back after roofing thefts
08 December 2011
When copper thieves helped themselves to some of the metal cladding around the lantern light at St David’s, Shenley Green recently it became the catalyst regarding a long standing structural problem. More> |
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Interfaith Launch for Near Neighbours in Birmingham
24 November 2011
A £5 million fund was launched in Birmingham city centre today as part of a series of events to mark inter-faith week. More> |
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Faith Map launched at Birmingham Cathedral
23 November 2011
The web-based map allows people to search by postcode, ward or constituency and by faith tradition. It includes 632 places of worship from all the major religions practiced in the city. More> |
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Government minister launches £5m Near Neighbours programme
15 November 2011
Near Neighbours - a £5 million government-funded programme bringing people together in diverse communities, was officially launched yesterday. Listen to the Church of England podcast with the Revd Jemima Prasadam and the Bishop of Birmingham. More> |
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Barefoot Anniversary for Birmingham's Bishop
14 November 2011
Barefoot Bishop days are days on which the Bishop aims to get close to the heart of the city by meeting people informally and visiting places and organisations that connect to the essential issues of the community. More> |
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Poignant work of art remembers armed forces for Remembrance
14 November 2011
A sea of humble empty chairs were installed in St. Mary’s church, Hampton-in-Arden to honour service personnel who have died in Afghanistan. More> |
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Springfield Children's Centre receives an outstanding rating by Ofsted
09 November 2011
Springfield Children's Centre received the outstanding award for overall effectiveness and also for capacity for sustained improvement. More> |
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Narthex Sparkhill - Encouraging Cohesion
27 October 2011
Narthex Sparkhill run a number of projects supporting the wider community, including children's work, advice, sports clubs, and a lunch club for elderly people. The project also works with refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom have no income and no other form of support. More> |
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The Chancellor - His Honour Judge Martin Cardinal
18 October 2011
It is with considerable regret that we announce the resignation of His Honour Judge Martin Cardinal as Chancellor of the Diocese of Birmingham. More> |
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New church-backed centre opens to connect communities
18 October 2011
Birmingham’s church leaders have launched a new centre which aims to build bridges between people of different religions and equip Christians to live out their faith in a relevant way. More> |
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Light shines for city professionals
12 October 2011
A pioneering Birmingham based service which helps hundreds of professionals, is expanding its work, to support the city’s business leaders of tomorrow. More> |
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Theft of Metal from Church Buildings
06 October 2011
The English Heritage have produced new guidance notes in response to the epidemic of lead theft which is affecting historic buildings and in particular parish churches. More> |
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