School leaders and clergy gather for senior leaders conference
12th March 2026Over 150 school leaders and clergy from across the city and region gathered for the Church of England Birmingham’s education senior leaders conference.
News & Stories
Church of England Birmingham appoints new Director of Education
10th March 2026Sam 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.
New interactive immersive experience to encourage reflection and collect stories
5th March 2026Celebrating Disciples is an interactive learning resource for churches and individuals, designed to provoke reflection on stories of where God is at work.
Church of England Birmingham hosts first Open Day
26th February 2026Today, 26 February 2026, Church of England Birmingham opened its doors at John Cadbury House to clergy and church leaders for its first-ever Open Day.
CofE Birmingham Open Day - Registration open for clergy
13th January 2026Join us for an open event on 26 February for those interested in clergy roles in Church of England Birmingham.
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.
