Hope Community has launched a much-needed parent and toddler group thanks to funding from Warburtons. Named Buttercups and Daisies parent/carer and toddler group, it provides a chance for parents to relax and chat while their little ones play. The sessions take place on Monday mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 at: Hope Community, 40 Ling House,…
On 3 December Archbishop Bernard welcomed invited guests to a service of blessing at Tabor House, Birmingham’s new night shelter. Members of the clergy, religious sisters, representatives from Father Hudson’s Care, and parishioners joined Tabor House volunteers, guests and members of the management committee for the event. On entering, all guests received an uncut key,…
Inter Faith Week 2017 will take place from Sunday 12 – Sunday 19 November, focusing on good relationships and working partnerships between people of different faiths and beliefs. Events will be held across the UK to bring people together to celebrate and learn. By doing so, Inter Faith Week helps build community relationships. It celebrates…
The parish of Our Lady of the Angels and St Peter in Chains is holding From Conflict to Communion, a service of reflection and reconciliation on Sunday 29 October at 6:30pm. The service will commemorate the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation. Led by Bishop David McGough, Bishop Geoff Annas and Reverend Peter Barber, it…
From November, New Heights community project is offering free workshops to women who are affected by domestic abuse. Devised by experienced therapists, the workshops are open to women over 16 who live in North Birmingham or Sutton Coldfield. Stepping Stones to Healthier Self-Esteem Six Weeks: Tuesday 7 November 9.30-11.30pm (in Sutton Coldfield) Exploring how abuse…
On 19th November 2017, the Catholic Church will hold the first ever World Day of the Poor. In preparation, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) have published a series of resources to assist parishes in their celebrations. These include liturgy resources,newsletter inserts, video testimonies, prayer cards and materials for faith sharing sessions. They enable people to hear…
“Like its namesake, Mount Tabor, Tabor House is a place of transformation and change, a place where nothing is too big or too hopeless to deal with. And we believe that if we work together, things can change.” Speaking at the official launch of Birmingham’s new homeless shelter, Fr Michael White, Chair of Caritas Archdiocese…
On 1 October, over 200 cyclists and walkers gathered at Cannock Chase for Chase the Cake, an event raising money for Birmingham’s new homeless shelter, Tabor House. Despite the drizzly, grey weather and the early start, there was a sunny atmosphere throughout the event at the Staffordshire beauty spot. Men, women and children of all…
On 16 September, Archbishop Bernard Longley shared dinner with the women staying at Fatima House, to celebrate its first anniversary. Gathered round the communal dining table, Archbishop Bernard broke bread with residents and other guests. The women cooked dishes from their home countries, resulting in a wonderful array of cuisines. Residents talked about their lives and…
Young at Heart is looking for kindhearted people from Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent to make a difference to lonely and isolated people. The project, run by Father Hudson’s Care, tackles loneliness in older people by running social groups, excursions and activities. It has developed a new befriending scheme to reach more people in the community, especially those…