Welcome to the CofE Birmingham (CofEB) Communications page.
Below is information about how to stay connected with all things CofE Birmingham through receiving relevant, timely information. Our publications, profiles and resources, are designed to support you, your church and your communities, to inspire creativity and to help you with church communications that you may be involved with.
YouTube
Here you will find a wealth of resources for use in meetings, services or for personal growth and encouragement. Look out for the monthly sessions with the Bishops and interviews with ministry representatives.
Facebook & X (Formally known as Twitter)
Our social media accounts offer regular encouragement and signpost to great activities and enterprise.
The Bulletin
A monthly email with an article by the Bishop along with CofEB news, opportunities and events for connecting with the heart of CofEB and its activities.
The Update
A weekly email for those in local church leadership helping to follow latest legislation and instructions.
Praying Together
Our monthly prayer calendar featuring various prayers from across CofE Birmingham and remembering significant days. You can submit prayers by filling out this form.
Zoom Surgeries
These occasional Zoom sessions are a great way to attend a subject-based meeting from your own base. Subjects can include church finance, environmental sustainability, generational ministry and much more. Surgeries are timetabled as needed, with the dates published in The Update and The Bulletin, as appropriate.
Resources & Guides
Getting your picture ready for filming and online meetings.
Things to consider when making short vides and stories for social media or some longer films and conversations
Tips on how to optimise your Zoom recordings
Watch this space for further workshops and helpful comms modules.
Contact us
For communications/media projects: comms@cofebirmingham.com
For press enquiries: comms@cofebirmingham.com
If you have a safeguarding matter: stephh@cofebirmingham.com
What you need to know about using photos and video online
In communications, images are just as important as the words we use. Images can set the tone or underpin an important message.
But before we go ahead and use an image or video online, we need to understand a little more about consent, GDPR and stock imagery, as explained clearly on this CofE webpage.
CofE Digital Labs run a hub of excellent readable resources, FAQs, news and events, as well as podcasts and webinars, to support your church with all aspects of communication, digital evangelism and digital discipleship.