This year’s Church of England Advent and Christmas theme focuses on the first and greatest Christmas gift of all: the gift of God being born as one of us in Jesus Christ.
The Gift of Christmas invites us to join with our communities this Advent and Christmas:
This year’s Christmas reflections journey will feature Christians whose daily lives have given them a particular connection with the Gospel stories about the birth of Jesus.
Following Archbishop Sarah’s reflection for Christmas Day, we will hear from twelve different contributors whose work has required them to keep watch by night; those who have worked to support new parents, to care for new-born lambs or observe the stars. They will explore how the blessings of heaven entered so many ordinary lives and invite us to share those blessings by the welcome, hospitality and service we offer to others.
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St Peter’s CE Academy and St Peter’s Church in the Saltway Team have been awarded a silver Church and School Partnership Award recognising the close relationship between the church, school and local community.
An article from Archdeacon Mark for December editions of parish magazines.
The Muslim-Christian dialogue group in Lye, Stourbridge, arranged a litter pick on 31 October to clear up two local streets.
A new singing group for children will launch at St Peter’s Centre at Pedmore Church on 15 November, 10 years after Singing Angels originally began at St Andrew’s Church on the Straits.
Bishop Hugh visited Cropthorne with Charlton C of E First School on 3 November to share in their collective worship and meet with the children.
Approaching 5,000 poppies will again be on display this year both outside and inside St Mary and All Saints Church, Kidderminster as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served and continue to serve in armed conflicts worldwide.
Last weekend, Bishop Alan Winton confirmed candidates from the parishes of Gornal and Sedgley and Kingswinford at All Saints’ Church in Sedgley. We asked the candidates from All Saints to tell us about their journey to confirmation and the difference their faith has made to their lives.
St Andrew's Church in Netherton launched a weekly Wellbeing Café last month to provide a safe and warm space for…
Elaine Simpson was ordained Deacon on Sunday 25 October by the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick in a special service at St Mary’s Church in Elmley Castle,
St Philip's Church in Webheath is taking part in a local Scarecrow Trail, which runs from Saturday 24 to Tuesday 27 October.
