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News & Stories
An even warmer welcome at St James, Shirley
6th January 2026St James’ Church, Shirley was part of the CofE Net Zero Programme’s Demonstrator Church project and have just replaced their 35 year old gas boilers with electric heating chandeliers and panels.
St Christopher’s, Springfield receives Gold Eco Church award
6th January 2026Congratulations to St Christopher’s, Springfield on becoming only the second church in the diocese to achieve A Rocha UK’s prestigious Gold Eco Church award.
St Chad's Church becomes first in Rubery to be listed by Historic England
6th January 2026The team at St Chad’s is delighted that Historic England have added the church to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
Church of England Birmingham announces appointment of new Diocesan Secretary
15th December 2025New Diocesan Secretary Andy Winmill will bring extensive strategic and missional experience to this crucial leadership role across the Church of England in Birmingham.
St Hilda’s Warley Woods: Our Journey to the Silver Eco Church Award
20th November 2025In May 2024, a small group of committed members at St Hilda’s Church, Warley Woods came together to form an Eco Group. At our very first meeting, we were encouraged to discover that we had already met the criteria for the Bronze Eco Church Award from A Rocha UK. The award framework offered us practical ideas and inspiration to build on our strengths and grow in areas where there was room for development. Just over a year later, we were delighted to be awarded the Silver Eco Church Award.
Proclaim Afresh: Christ Calling
12th November 2025On All Saints' Day, Saturday, 1st November, people involved in various ministries throughout the Church of England Birmingham gathered at St. Barnabas in Erdington to celebrate, give thanks, and find encouragement.
COP30 – an inflection point for God’s creation
27th October 2025Between 10-21 November, representatives of 190 countries will meet in Belem, Brazil, for the United Nations 30th conference of the Parties (COP30) on Climate Change.
Sustainability culture at St Patrick’s Primary School
8th October 2025St Patrick’s Primary School in Solihull has had a keen eye on ‘going green’, for a few years. Their sustainability work is school wide and gains the support of governors and parents, who all agree that this is the right way for the school to go.
An open letter to the Rt Honourable Robert Jenrick MP
7th October 2025The Bishop of Birmingham has written an open letter to the Rt Honourable Robert Jenrick MP regarding his comments about Handsworth.
