We believe God is calling us into deeper prayer for our city, our churches, and our communities. The Bishops’ Prayer Network will be made up of at least 24 (many more welcome) committed intercessors, people whose longing to see lives changed, justice restored, and the name of Jesus lifted high across Birmingham and beyond is expressed through prayer.
St Martin’s in the Bullring hosted a joyful and inspiring service on Sunday evening to celebrate a significant environmental milestone for the Diocese. Members of congregations from across Birmingham, along with members of the public, gathered in the heart of the city to mark Church of England Birmingham being awarded the Silver Eco Diocese Award by A Rocha UK.
We are delighted to inform you that over £17.8m of funding has been awarded for the next phase of our strategy that will support us in ‘Growing churches at the heart of each community’. This is good news for Birmingham and the region.
On Saturday, 5th July, on a warm July morning, friends and family were welcomed at Birmingham Cathedral and shown to their seats as they gathered to witness the ordination of their loved ones as priests.
On Saturday, 5th July, in the afternoon, many smiling family members gathered in Birmingham Cathedral to support and celebrate their loved ones being ordained as Deacons. The congregation filled the cathedral for this powerful celebration.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9"
Did you know that the CofE Birmingham office at John Cadbury House is net zero carbon?
We pray for comfort amid grief, for strength in the face of sorrow, and for the peace of God to be known by all who are affected.
The House of Bishops, which has been meeting in York this week, has issued a statement on the situation in Gaza.
We officially welcome The Rt Revd Esther Prior as she is installed as the 11th Bishop of Aston at Birmingham Cathedral.
