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Birmingham Ecumenical News (BEN)

Please find attached a pdf copy of the latest edition of BEN.

A year of opportunity

With June's Queen's Diamond Jubilee holiday weekend and a feast of sport on television during the Olympics, this year offers a unique opportunity for churches to connect with their local neighbourhoods.

Now is the time to become equipped with ideas and resources before it is too late to mobilise people into action as the year progresses. This enewsletter includes information about the Big Lunch and More than Gold.

Lent 2012 The Way to Freedom

A Lent course prepared by Churches Together in Britian and Ireland on the subject of 'The Way to Freedom' is presented in partnership with BBC Radio.

Full details and resources are available from the CTBI website

The Big Jubilee Lunch 3 June

The Big Lunch is now in its fourth year and this year coincides with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend.

There will be thousands of community events across the country on Sunday 3 June, including many across the West Midlands.

Birmingham Anglican Cathedral, for example, will be doing a live big screen transmission of the Jubilee Service at St Paul’s Cathedral on that day.

Do get involved if you can! Resources to help you plan your Big Lunch at church are available from www.thebiglunch.com and also hope together

National Church Leaders celebrate the Olympics

The President of Churches Together in England issue a statement rejoicing in the commitment of Churches to the opportunities offered by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read more...

Get Set - a day to get ready

More than Gold are visiting the West Midlands on Saturday March 10th. This is the day every church needs to attend to be ready for the 2012 Games. For details read more..

Read a letter from our regional More than Gold Champion

WM Police give their support to More than Gold

Following a presentation of More than Gold, WM Police offered their support to church outreach during the Games. Read more...

A new church is born... 'United in Jesus, serving the city'

Through the signing of a covenant between the Methodist Central Mission and Carrs Lane United Reformed Church a new church was recently born. Read more...

Network Nightstop

Network nightstop is helping young people with accommodation and a helping hand. Read more...

Unchosen films come to Birmingham

Adavu Project are delighted to welcome ‘Unchosen’ to Birmingham for a series of film evenings aimed at exploring issues around human trafficking. Read more...

New Birmingham websites

Birmingham Faith Map

List your Birmingham Olympic event and find out about volunteering

Click here to see more news stories on our website

Below is a sample of the many events on the BCT website

Jubilee Debt Campaign

Shrove Tuesday 21 February 7.30pm at Selly Oak Methodist Church, Langleys Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6HT

Hear how responsible businesses can make a difference Read more...

Lent Lecture at the Anglican Cathedral

1 March 7.30pm to 9.00pm and following Thursdays during Lent. A Course entitled, 'Confident Christians in a Multifaith Society'. Read more...

Women's World Day of Prayer

Friday 2 March. Various times in Sutton Coldfield. Theme: Let Justice Prevail. Read More...

The Church and Mission

Saturday 3 March, Renewal Christian Centre, Solihull. Conference hosted by the Order of St Leonard featuring J.John and Rev Tim Saiet. Read more...

Knowing God and Knowing the Self

Thursday 8 March, 6.00 to 7.30pm at Queen's Foundation. Prof Janet Soskice. Read more...

Islam Awareness Week

Wednesday 14 March, 6.30 to 9.00 pm at the Bordesley Centre, Stratford Road. Understanding Islam: Love of God and Humanity Read more...

Restore Training

Wednesday 14 March, 10.00am - 1.00pm. A half day course for clergy and other church leaders is being offered on the legal and support aspects relating to asylum seekers and others with immigration issues. Read more....

Romero Mass

Friday 16 March at 7.00pm, St Chad's Catholic Cathedral hosted by CAFOD. Read more...

The Lighthouse Group Church Leader Day

Tuesday 20 March, 11.00am to 3.00pm at Birmingham Christian Centre. Transforming the lives of young people. Read more...

Songs of Liberation

Thursday 26 April at 7.30pm, 55 Colmore Row. The Amos Trust presents Garth Hewitt in concert. Read more...

Dreams and the Inner Journey

Saturday 26 May, 10.00am to 4.00pm God's Forgotten Language: a day led by Sr. Morag Gardham at the Wellspring Centre, Kings Heath. Read more...

Restore Annual Meeting

Friday 22 June at 7.30pm Speaker Archbishop Bernard Longley - venue to be confirmed. Details to be announced.

Living in Multi Faith Society - various events

ARADHNA at Sanctuary
Sunday 6 May 2012, 4.30pm
St Martin’s Church in the Bull Ring Birmingham.
Further information: Pall Singh 0121 523 8726

Faith and Food Festival
Music – Food – Dance – Stalls – Faith leaders
An Interfaith community event to make friends and learn about the importance of food in our faith communities.
Saturday 19 May, 11.00am – 3.00pm at the
Georges Park, Wills Street, Lozells, Birmingham.
Organised by the Lozells Project in partnership with local Faith leaders and Community groups.
For further information: Pall Singh 0121 523 8726.

Peace Walk in Lozells
Visiting Hindu, Christian, Muslim and Sikh places of worship.
Saturday 16 June 2012, 10am – 1.pm
Further information: Pall Singh 0121 523 8726

Faith, Hope and Love Conference
Christian Presence in multi-faith Society
Monday 18 June 2012, 10am – 4pm
Venue in Birmingham to be confirmed
Further information: Revd Ray Gaston 0121 452 2623

Click here to see more events on our website

Various

Amongst the vacancies listed on the vacancy page are:

Assistant Manager, Barnes Close

Volunteering operations coordinator, Church Urban Fund

Faith Development Officer, Walsall Council

Chief Executive, Frontier Youth Trust

Volunteering opportunities are also listed.

See more vacancies

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