Bishop's Comment

Enjoying a High Quality of Life
At the recent executive board meeting of Be-Birmingham we discussed a diagram showing the priorities for the city in the coming months and years. Right at the top of the chart is the objective the people in this city should ‘enjoy a high quality of life’.  More>

Topical Comment

Redeeming Our Communities – What is it?
At its heart it is a dream of a city transformed through a committed partnership between local churches, Christian faith based organisations, the police and other voluntary and statutory organizations.  More>

News

New CPAS guide to help church leaders foster vocations
30 July 2010
A new guide has been produced by CPAS to help clergy foster vocations in people and encourage them to explore whether God is calling them to ordained ministry.  More>

Notification of Appointments
27 July 2010
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Update from the Church of England
27 July 2010
A monthly update from the Communications Unit of the Church of England.  More>

A Church Near You
27 July 2010
If you have not recently checked your entries on A Church Near You please have a quick look to make sure everything is up to date.   More>

Be a Part of a Wind of Change this Harvest
27 July 2010
Support Christian Aid this Harvest as it seeks to bring sustainable development to remote communities in places like Baz Girha in Afghanistan.  More>

The Pavement
19 July 2010
The Pavement is a magazine written to inform and advise homeless people and help them with the range of problems they may face.  More>

Calling all Anglican Clergy golfers
15 July 2010
Birmingham Diocesan Clergy are eligible to play for the Lloyd Trophy, an 18 hole singles competition. This year it will be held on Friday 24th September.   More>

Birmingham Half Marathon
12 July 2010
Are you running the Birmingham Half Marathon? Would you like to be part of, and identified with, a Birmingham Diocesan group running with Bishop Maurice Sinclair?   More>

Corporate Responsibility and Ethical Investment
08 July 2010
Christian faith calls us to work for justice and environmental stewardship. But often we feel helpless to change the actions of the powerful, be they governments or multinational companies.  More>

An appeal for household supplies
08 July 2010
St John's Sparkhill (Narthex) are appealing for donations of household equipment for asylum seekers.   More>

Courses

MA Courses ...
Sarum College is now able to offer MA courses in the following subjects: • Christian Spirituality • Christian Liturgy • Theology, Imagination and Culture • Faith-based Leadership  More>

Foundation Degree in Theology for Ministry
Distance learning with the option of short visits to college.  More>

'Introduction to work place chaplaincy' course
If you'd like to get a flavour and to think whether Work Place Chaplaincy may be for you, sign up for this course.  More>

Events

SPUDS Exhibition - The Parent Heart of God
01/08/2010
1st Aug - 30th September: all day.  More>

Siggs and Cloke families will entertain with singing and playing various instruments
01/08/2010
Time: 2.30 – 5pm   More>

The pursuit of Just and Peace: an East Asia Perspective
02/08/2010
Time: 7.30 pm. By The Revd Sam Koshiishi formerly Moderator of the National Christian Council in Japan & steering committee member of the Anglican Peace and Justice Network.  More>

Holy Communion Service
04/08/2010
Time: 1.10 pm.  More>

Sale of items from Belarus
06/08/2010
Time: 1.00 pm - 3.45 pm. Sisters from St Elisabeth Convent, Belarus, selling products, including Icons, crosses, embroideries, ceramic items, religious souvenirs, Russian dolls, etc.  More>

Wholeness & Healing Service with Communion
07/08/2010
Time: 9.00 am. The Revd Canon Henry Burgess.  More>

Hiroshima Commemoration Service
07/08/2010
Time: 10.30 am.  More>

Summer Retreat - individually-guided in the Ignatian tradition
09/08/2010
Dates: 9th–16th August These residential Retreats are conducted in silence with an experienced guide to work alongside you as you pray with scripture and other aids, according to your individual need and temperament. Mon-Mon full retreat, or Mon- Fri, Fri-Mon shorter retreats.   More>

Evening Local Walk - Edgbaston
10/08/2010
Walk led by Revd Hugh Scriven. Suitable for all ages, bring money for bus fare and a drink.  More>

Holy Communion Service
11/08/2010
Time: 1.10 pm.  More>

Wholeness & Healing Service
12/08/2010
Time: 1.10 pm. Taken by The Revd Canon Henry Burgess  More>

Choral Eucharist
15/08/2010
Time: 11.00 am. Visiting Choir: The Clarendon Singers  More>

Holy Communion Service
18/08/2010
Time: 1.10 pm.  More>

Blessings Days
18/08/2010
Time: 12 noon - 2 pm. Free drinks and anointing/prayer for healing, plus: 'Baby Blessing'.   More>

Craftspace Workshop
21/08/2010
Time: 12.00 - 4.00 pm.  More>

Holy Communion Service
25/08/2010
Time: 1.10 pm.  More>

Choral Evensong with Visiting Choir
28/08/2010
Time: 3.30 pm. Visiting Choir: Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir  More>

Choral Eucharist with Healing
29/08/2010
Time: 11.00 am. Visiting Choir:Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir  More>

Choral Evensong with Visiting Choir
29/08/2010
Time: 3.30 pm. Visiting Choir: Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir.  More>

Morning Prayer and Holy Communion
30/08/2010
Time: 9.00 am.  More>

A Retreat for All in Ministry: Your Journey in Ministry
31/08/2010
31st August – 3rd September 2010 Led by Peter Ball This retreat offers a good break from the pressures of ministry. Against the background of extended periods of silence, the Eucharist and Offices and the peaceful ambience of the Abbey, people are invited to go deeper into the meaning of their faith and its expression in prayer. Drawing on Biblical stories, the leader’s talks will invite private reflection on their individual journeys. Contact Launde Abbey or visit www.launde.org.uk   More>

Tending the Adolescent Soul with Mark Yaconelli
01/09/2010
Time: 10am – 3pm Join Mark Yaconelli for a day that will help to equip and inspire you in the work you do with young people and spirituality. Through story, discussion, and spiritual practice Mark Yaconelli will share his experience and practical research from twenty years of ministering to the souls of young people and the youth workers who serve them. To print a copy of the enrolment form please see: http://www.birmingham.anglican.org/upload/pdf/EnrolmentFormMarkYaconelli.pdf To see a copy of the invoice: http://www.birmingham.anglican.org/upload/pdf/InvoiceForParticipsMarkYaconelli.pdf  More>

Anglican Ministry for the Persian Community in the UK
18/09/2010
A Service in Farsi & English is to take place at 10.30. The Archbishop of Canturbury's chaplain to Persians in England Reverend Bassi Mirizani has been invited to preach. This is a time of worship for anyone who speaks Farsi or Dari and for clergy to come along with such members of their congregation. It will be a time of Christian encouragement & solidarity. All who are interested are very welcome. There is a meeting for clergy with Iranians in their congregation at 1pm when Reverend Mirizai will give a presentation. This will last for about an hour.  More>

Faith in Europe Conference
14/10/2010
We shall focus on the eastern neighbours of the European Union, specifically Ukraine and Belarus. We plan to look at aid and support initiatives by western church-related organisations towards those countries, with consideration of the ecumenical dimension, and at how these initiatives might be developed in the context of the EU's Neighbourhood Policy.   More>

Vacancies

Worship Leader (part time) - St. Martin in the Bull Ring
The successful candidate will be a committed Christian, be able to read music, be comfortable with both traditional and contemporary Christian music and be a team builder.
Salary: £12 per hour
Closing date for applications: 27/08/2010
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Priest-in-Charge - St George, Edgbaston
This is a key mission opportunity in close partnership with neighbouring parishes in an attractive setting near to the city centre.
Salary:
Closing date for applications: 31/08/2010
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Part Time Youth & Schools Worker - St Martin in the Bull Ring
30 Hours a week. This is initially a twelve month contract with a view to a permanent appointment, subject to funding.
Salary: Starting salary £14,040 (£17,550 fte)
Closing date for applications: 03/09/2010
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Community Worker (Children & Families) - Bishop Wilson School and St. Andrew’s Church, Chelmsley Wood
The aims of the post are to develop Christian work among children, to improve family life, to enable families to access all necessary support and to encourage a strong and independent voluntary sector.
Salary: Salary: £20,591 - £21,525 pro rata depending on experience
Closing date for applications: 20/09/2010
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