News & Stories


Nominate a 'Children, Young People and their Families minister' for RECOGNISE

19th May 2026

RECOGNISE is a national opportunity to thank, celebrate and recognise everyone who ministers to children, young people and their families, whether as volunteers or paid workers.


Helping children explore faith through creativity and community

19th May 2026

A new after-school worshipping community at St George’s Edgbaston is helping children and families grow in faith through creativity and prayer.

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Birmingham-Malawi partnership celebrates 60 years

6th May 2026

As Birmingham and Malawi Dioceses mark 60 years of partnership, Bishop Esther reflects on her recent visit and shares how churches in Birmingham can get involved.

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Prayer for this week’s local elections

6th May 2026

Join us in praying for God’s mercy on our city and region, as many in our communities head to the polls

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Church of England Birmingham appoints new Director of Mission

6th May 2026

Cris Rogers, Priest-in-Charge of All Hallows, Bow brings extensive missional experience to Church of England Birmingham.

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Net-zero update: Q&A with Ben Smith

5th May 2026

With several exciting national environmental initiatives and funding opportunities coming up, we speak to Ben Smith, our Net-Zero Carbon Project Manager to find out how churches can get involved.

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Tribute to Bishop Walter Toro

5th May 2026

Bishop Walter Toro, who died on the 17th April aged 58, was the first indigenous Bolivian bishop of the Diocese of Bolivia.

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Bishops of Birmingham and Aston stand in solidarity with city’s Jewish community

30th April 2026

In a joint letter to the city's Jewish leaders following yesterday’s terrorist attack, Bishop Michael and Bishop Esther share their concern and prayers for Birmingham’s Jewish community.


School leaders and clergy gather for senior leaders conference

12th March 2026

Over 150 school leaders and clergy from across the city and region gathered for the Church of England Birmingham’s education senior leaders conference.

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Church of England Birmingham appoints new Director of Education

10th March 2026

Sam Smith will take up the role in September 2026, working to influence, inspire and nurture flourishing education rooted in Christian purpose across the Diocese’s 52 Church schools.

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