News & Stories


The Bishop's Comment: Work in Progress

8th December 2021

The Christian season of Advent has begun in many places with an act of worship 'From Darkness to Light'. This recognises the dilemmas of human journeys with their sorrows and joys, fears and encouragements, struggles and reliefs.  


Christmas Toylink

20th October 2021

Every Christmas Birmingham City Mission gives gifts to thousands of children in our city, many of whom would otherwise not receive Christmas presents.  


Wellbeing of all in work and life: THRIVE resource

18th October 2021

This is a spiritual and practical guide with some helpful pointers.


Father Gerry, a chaplain to all faiths and none

22nd September 2021

Father Gerry is passionate about young people being given the chance to think through issues for themselves as well as being exposed to the faith of others and given language to talk about their own beliefs whilst respecting and gaining insight into others.


COP15 - the UN Conference on Biodiversity

14th September 2021

COP15, set up to tackle the biodiversity loss and extinction emergency.


New CofE Secondary Academy in Yardley Wood is complete

27th July 2021

'The Church of England has a vision for offering excellent education for everyone everywhere, and so we are delighted to be able to open a brand new secondary school in this part of Birmingham for local children and their families.'


'Wherever you find joy, go with it'

29th June 2021

There is a longing more than ever in a pandemic for holy-days that offer a change from the daily round bringing rest, recreation, and moments of pure joy.


Taize at Home 2021: 12-17  July

25th May 2021

A Pilgrimage from your own home, a chance to punctuate your day with prayer and reflection using the rhythm of a community in Taize, France, who have been worshiping this way for decades.


Hidden in Plain Sight

27th April 2021

Bishop Anne writes on modern slavery and the part our churches can play.


"Racism is a sin which disfigures God's image in us."

22nd April 2021

From Lament To Action: the report of the CofE Archbishops' Anti-Racism Taskforce is published today. The Bishop of Birmingham, David Urquhart, said in response,

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