Birmingham related articles

  1. Church launches emotional health and well-being line during Mental Health Awareness Week

    A rise in stress levels as a result of the coronavirus pandemic was a key factor in setting up an emotional health and well-being phone line for people aged 18 years and above at St Germain’s Church in Birmingham.

  2. Church of England invests £35 million in new Christian communities

    The Church of England is to fund a bold series of projects to spread the Christian faith – from a new congregation in a nightclub area to a weekday church - as part of a £35 million investment in mission.

  3. Commonwealth Games resources for churches launched

    Churches across England now have access to free resources to help them engage with the Commonwealth Games, which is to be held in Birmingham in summer 2022.

  4. Nearly £30 million awarded to support parishes across four dioceses to share the Christian faith

    Nearly £30 million has been awarded for work to support parish revitalisations, new congregations, parish growth and mission to children and young people across four dioceses in the Church of England.

  5. New Bishop of Birmingham announced

    Next Bishop of Birmingham will be Revd Dr Michael Volland, Downing Street announces.

  6. New network launched to support ordinands from minority ethnic backgrounds

    An independent network for people training for ordained ministry in the Church of England who are from minority ethnic backgrounds has been launched. 



     

  7. Parishes to receive funding boost for renewal and revitalisation

    Nearly £46 million has been earmarked by the Church of England for work to spread the Christian faith across the country, including a programme to renew and revitalise parishes.

  8. Thousands of items donated through street collections as demand rises at food banks

    Amid a sharp rise in demand at food banks and other distribution organisations, Thrive Together Birmingham began piloting food collections in five streets in the Kings Heath and Hall Green areas of Birmingham.