The Manresa Link network exists to train, encourage and support those drawn to a ministry of prayer accompaniment rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This ministry is offered to people of all Christian denominations and none, through courses, retreats, quiet days and ongoing spiritual accompaniment.

This course runs for eight Saturday mornings from September 2020 until January 2021.

Birmingham’s residents, businesses and organisations are all being urged to share their views on the council’s proposals to address and tackle inequalities that affect communities across the city.

A virtual public consultation on www.birminghambeheard.org.uk opened on 6 October 2020), to start a city-wide conversation about issues, and runs until 14 December 2020. Feedback will be presented in an update to Cabinet in January 2021.

The report Everyone’s Business, Everyone’s Battle: Tackling Inequalities in Birmingham, presented to Cabinet last month, highlights the full extent to which inequalities have impacted Birmingham – and how the city plans to address them.

To read this release in full, please visit: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/730/have_your_say_on_council_s_proposals_for_tackling_inequalities 

The consultation can be found here: https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/tackling-inequalities-everyones-battle/

Throughout November, Thrive Together Birmingham and Linking Lives UK are offering free four events, that welcomes Churches across Birmingham, Solihull, and parts of Sandwell to join a conversation. These events will reflect, how churches play an important role in reducing loneliness, for local people as they age.

These events will also provide an insight into a unique collaboration between, Thrive Together Birmingham and Linking Lives UK  and how together we can address issues of loneliness for local people through befriending. 

All sessions will be conducted over zoom and we are inviting members from local churches and Christian organisations to participate in the discussions. If you would like to join us please follow the enclosed link and select the date that best suits you.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thrive-together-birmingham-31445096577

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please get in touch at info@thrivetogethebham.org.

There will be an online circuit service on Sunday 29th November, 6:30pm, to celebrate the admission of Elizabeth Mafusire and Mary Mahachi as Local Preachers. 

Click here for more information.

We're holding two circuit conversations, this one discussing how we support and help children and young people with their wellbeing and mental health and another to share COVID stories, as we continue through this challenging period.

This conversation is for Children and Youth Leaders within our circuit to explore this topic.

Join us online with Facebook Live for a carol service with a jazz twist!

This will take place on Saturday 19th December 2020 at 7.30pm and will be hosted by Jazz Community Church