BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service broadcast from Bournville Parish Church
5th August 2026Exploring the Cadbury family’s historic impact in Birmingham, the broadcast features prayers, readings and reflections from St Francis Bournville.
News & Stories
2025 Annual Report published
22nd July 2026Church of England Birmingham has published its 2025 Annual Report, documenting a ‘momentous year’ in churches across Birmingham and the wider region.
Reflecting on 150 years of Mothers’ Union
22nd July 2026To mark Mothers’ Union’s 150th anniversary, we hear from Birmingham Diocesan President Rowena Nicholls about the organisation’s life-changing work.
Headteachers gather for annual celebration
20th July 2026Leaders of church schools across Birmingham and the region marked the end of a successful year at the annual Strawberry Tea event.
1,800 school children gather for Leavers Services
16th July 2026Children from across Church of England Birmingham’s primary schools marked their end-of-year transition at special services at Birmingham Cathedral.
Celebrating a remarkable gift
15th July 2026Anglo-Catholic Missioner Mthr Charlotte Gibson had the honour of creating and presenting a bespoke icon of Esther to Archbishop Sarah.
Church of England Birmingham appoints new Director of Ministry
8th July 2026Revd Canon Sally Gaze, until recently Archdeacon for Rural Mission in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, will start the senior role in the Autumn.
Outstanding contributions of children’s and youth volunteers recognised
8th July 2026Three Birmingham volunteers have been nominated for recognition from The Church of England for their positive impact on the faith journeys of children and young people.
Children and youth leaders equipped at Flex Conference 2026
2nd July 2026More than 80 children’s, youth and families leaders from across Church of England Birmingham gathered at St Philip’s, Dorridge for this year’s Flex Conference.
“God calls people like me – and people like you too”
1st July 2026After growing up in Aston and coming to faith, Paul shares his journey from youth work to ordination, and now serving a church in the heart of Birmingham.
