On 16 October 2019, the Lord Mayor of Sandwell, Cllr Ann Jaron officially opened Brushstrokes Community Project’s new centre. The new building, on Smethwick High Street, places Brushstrokes right in the heart of the community that it serves, enabling it better to support people at their time of need. As the project grew to meet…
Homeless people in Birmingham are set to benefit from a £15,000 grant to Tabor House thanks to LoveBrum. The shelter was announced as the first recipient of LoveBrum’s Community Impact Fund, in a bid to tackle homelessness in the city. When Tabor House first opened its doors in Digbeth, it became Birmingham’s only permanent night…
On 17 September, staff and volunteers, friends and representatives of partner organisations came together to join in the blessing of Brushstrokes’ new community centre on Smethwick High Street. The project’s chair, Joanne Watters, welcomed those assembled. She said the move had come about as a result of growth: the need had grown, the project had…
On 17 September, Archbishop Bernard visited Fatima House – a project that provides a safe haven for vulnerable female asylum seekers in Birmingham. On his arrival, the Archbishop met with volunteers and staff. They spoke about the project and the support they give to the women. He then shared a meal with project staff, volunteers…
Tony Broom, who recently retired from Father Hudson’s board of trustees, has been honoured by Pope Francis for his years of service to the Church. On Sunday 15 September, Tony was joined by family, friends, former and current trustees, Father Hudson’s staff and old boys to celebrate his investiture as a Knight Commander of the…
Churches seeking to support asylum seekers and immigrants through the legal process can access training from Transforming Communities Together. The Witness Course aims to empower church leaders and congregants in how to support people through the complex legal system. The free course takes place on 16 September at St Peter’s (Church of England) Church in…
The Season of Creation is a global ecumenical celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It starts each year on 1 September and finishing on the feast of St. Francis, 4 October. During this season we are encouraged to pray and engage in community events in order to deepen our relationship with…
Places of worship and community centres that are vulnerable to hate crime can now apply for funding to improve security measures. The Places of Worship (POW) Protective Security Funding Scheme is accepting applications until 31st August 2019. The scheme is open to places of worship and faith community centres in England and Wales. The funds…
‘Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they…
Ecumenical Walks of Witness will take place on Good Friday 2019 to commemorate Christ’s death and resurrection. Walks are taking place in many places, including: BIRMINGHAM, beginning at at Carrs Lane Church at 10.00am and concluding at St Chad’s Cathedral. LICHFIELD, beginning at 8.15am in Whittington and concluding at Lichfield Methodist Church. TAMWORTH, gathering at…