News from the Archdiocese of Birmingham

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…
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…
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,…
Tabor House has partnered with six local businesses to launch a new initiative to provide pathways out of rough sleeping for people experiencing homelessness, through a strength-based mentoring programme to secure employment and permanent accommodation. Six firms have signed up to the initiative at Tabor House, an accommodation project based in Digbeth, sponsoring a bed…
We are pleased to share the Advent Ecumenical Update from Churches Linked Across Staffordshire/Potteries (CLASP) and Black Country Churches Engaged (BCCE) People Bishop Mike Royal has been called as the next General Secretary of Churches Together in England. Birmingham-based Mike is currently Co-Chief Executive of The Cinnamon Network. He was consecrated Bishop with the Apostolic Pastoral Congress in 2016.Read…
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