A service to celebrate the life of Margaret Cross took place at The Church at Carrs Lane on 2 October 2021 at 2pm. Order of service Opening Music: Treorchy Male Voice Choir Welcome Hymn: 313 “Thine be the glory” Prayers of Adoration & Confession Hymn: 51 “Great is thy faithfulness” Tribute on behalf of the […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]