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Lectures in Radical Christian Faith 2021

Progressive Christianity: Hope for the Future? The 2021 lecture, in association with Progressive Christianity UK and the final Marcus Borg Memorial Conference, was held on Zoom on Tuesday 19th October 2021 at 8pm. A recording of the event can be found at https://www.pcnbritain.org.uk/resources/videos/hope-for-the-future Speakers: Revd Deshna Shine Ordained Interfaith Minister and Chaplain in USA, published […]

Become a workplace chaplain

Workplace Chaplaincy Training Course Sept-Nov 2021 From Monday 20 September to Monday 8 November 2021 from 5-7pm: Workplace Chaplaincy CIGB,  7 week Training Course for Voluntary Chaplains Cost: £50 Download a leaflet about the course CIGB INTRODUCTION TO WORKPLACE FAITH CHAPLAINCY 2021 CIGB Voluntary Chaplains support people in many workplaces across Birmingham and Solihull. Workplace […]

Time4Change – The Birmingham Charter

Time4Change – The Birmingham Charter Time4Change is a group of Churches and Christian organisations across Birmingham that have been meeting together regularly since the tragic death of George Floyd took place in June 2020. The heart and passion of the group is centred around Christian unity, harmony, speaking with one voice regarding racism, injustice and […]

Eco Lent and Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 22 February to 7 March 2021. The focus this year is on Climate Change. Visit the Fairtrade Foundation to read more about Fairtrade Fortnight, the issues and what you can do to make a difference Church Eco Group – Eco Lent The Church Eco Group has also updated its […]

Open to God – Open to Justice

Worship for Lent and Easter 2021: Ash Wednesday, Feb 17th, service 6.30pm on Zoom: link in notices Fridays in Lent, starting Feb 19th to April 2nd: Compline 8.15-8.45pm with themes of Racial Justice, Ecological Justice & social engagement Sundays in Lent, at 10.30am: Feb 21st and 28th: ‘Racial Justice, Equality , Diversity & Inclusion’ March […]

Fair Trade and Eco Group join forces

Church enthusiasts for eco and fair trade issues join forces Carrs Lane Eco Group now includes Fair Trade as the issues being dealt with are so connected. The church’s Mission Group will also take a lead on fair trade awareness raising within the life of the church. Carrs Lane Fair Trade Shop closed in 202o […]

Latest advice from the denominations

Rev Ian Howarth, Chair of the Birmingham Methodist District and Revd Steve Faber, Moderator of the URC West Midlands Synod, have written to churches at the start of Lockdown 3. Read the letter from Ian Howarth Read the letter from Steve Faber

Chaplaincy: ‘Come and sit over here!’

Sometimes I wonder, what on earth am I doing? Not just regarding chaplaincy! But here I am, rushing out to a pub foodie night, after promising the manager that I would turn up. I’m late (as usual) and feeling really guilty and trying to be inconspicuous as I arrive at the event. ‘Good intentions’ a […]

Living in the church during Lockdown

Steph Neville is interviewed by Rev Nick Stanyon in his series of Good News videos for the URC West Mildands Synod. Here, she reflects on life during lockdown, how prayer underpins action, and how the large church space has enabled her creativity, plus her continuing involvement with Stories of Hope and Home. More videos of […]

NEW! Download Lectures Podcasts

We are gradually adding our podcasts of ‘Carrs Lane Lectures in Radical Christian Faith’. You can now download podcasts for 2015 and 2016, or listen to them by playing them direct from our website. 2015 LECTURES Belonging without Believing: Canon Brian Mountford, Vicar of The University Church, Oxford and Revd Dr Harriet Harris, Chaplain at […]