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September 4, 2021

Five things to know before our first gathering in our new venue!

We’re very excited about our FIRST gathering tomorrow at 3pm (NOT 4pm) at the...

August 24, 2021

New Time, New Venue for IGB

Well friends, we have some news! There are some exciting changes ahead for Inclusive...

March 16, 2021

To our Beloved Queer Friends … You ARE a blessing and a gift to us

To our Beloved Queer Friends, In the past few days, there have been challenging...

June 10, 2021

I, You & We – making space for one another

What are our hopes for our Inclusive Gathering ‘We Space’ in the years to...

May 30, 2021

In August we’re shifting gears a bit and having more relaxed Sundays at Inclusive...

May 5, 2021

Trauma and Faith

How do you talk to God when you feel like they weren’t listening? I’d...

March 19, 2021

Share the Love

In the run-up to Easter, Inclusive Gathering Birmingham has invited folks connected with us...

February 13, 2021

Ashes to Easter: poems, prayers & community activities

Letting go & embracing new life where we find it You can download these...

February 12, 2021

Glitter+Ash Wednesday: A gritty, scandalous hope

Rev. Elizabeth Edman, author of Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ People know about Life & Love...

January 29, 2021

Transcend the Digital

Connection is more vital now than EVER for both our mental and spiritual health. But...

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We're growing a radically inclusive hybrid church near the centre of Birmingham and online.

The Birmingham Pride Carnival Parade is on Saturda

The Birmingham Pride Carnival Parade is on Saturday, 25th September and is largest Pride march happening this year!

Whatever church or faith community you are part of, you are welcome to join us to stand and march in celebration and affirmation of LGBTQ+ folks and the gift they/we are to communities of faith, spirituality and justice. If you would like to be part of the Christians at Pride presence at the parade here’s what you need to know.

1. We’ll be meeting at 10:30AM on the Green at the Church at Carrs Lane for a short time of prayer for Pride followed by a safety briefing at 10:45. Everyone marching with Christians at Pride will need to arrive at 10:45 to register to participate.

2. After our briefing, at 11am we’ll split into 3 groups: (1) Those marching will head up to Victoria Square to take their place in the line-up. (2) A group of Clergy/ Ministers will stand in the crowd with a banner to stand between marchers and anti-Pride protesters. (3) A group will remain at the roadside near Carrs Lane to hand stickers out and cheer on the marchers.

3. We would love you to wear your purple Christians at Pride T-shirt if you have one or if you are clergy please do wear your clerical clothing. You can add some rainbow bling to your Pride outfit of course if you’d like

4. Pride organisers are asking groups to take Covid safety precautions. We are asking everyone participating with Christians at Pride to wear face masks (unless exempt), to carry and use hand sanitiser frequently and to maintain social distancing where possible (especially when marching). If anyone is experiencing Covid-19 symptoms or has had a positive test result in the last 10 days or told to isolate by track and trace, please do not attend.

We’re looking forward to seeing you Pride Weekend as we celebrate the joy and blessing that LGBTQ+ people are to our city and how deeply loved LGBTQ+ folks are by God and by us.

Happy Pride!

#christiansatpride #birminghampride #faithfullylgbtq #radicalinclusion #lgbtqallies #jesusandjustice #prideandprotest #wonderfullymade #strongertogether

Any questions email newchurchbrum@gmail.com.

We're trialling something a bit different this Sun

We're trialling something a bit different this Sunday. We'll be online only this Sunday at 3pm, with our IGB Leadership Community presenting a live gathering, streamed to FB Live & YouTube.

Christians have historically talked a lot about 'good news' ... but often make it seem ... well ... not very good! What is this news and why is it good? We'll be reflecting a bit on this, and why Jesus has to be good news for everybody or can't be good news for anyone.

See you Sunday at 3pm!

More info at www.inclusivegathering.org.uk

Got a Pride story, a memory or reflection to share

Got a Pride story, a memory or reflection to share?
We're collecting < 1 minute video stories to share online this Birmingham Pride Weekend!

What is your favourite Pride memory? Why is Pride important to you?

Film your 1 minute story (or shorter) on your phone (holding it so the screen is wide) and email it to newchurchbirmingham@gmail.com by Monday, 20th September.

We'll be compiling stories to premiere publicly on Facebook Live and YouTube at 3pm on Sunday, 26th September. Stories and remembrances from both LGBTQ+ folks and allies are welcome!

We'll use as many stories as we can (depending on how many we receive!)
www.inclusivegathering.org.uk @newchurchbrum #faithfullylgbtq #lgbtqallies

Reminder: IGB at 3pm at Five Ways TODAY!

Reminder: IGB at 3pm at Five Ways TODAY!

We’re very excited about our FIRST gathering tom

We’re very excited about our FIRST gathering tomorrow at 3pm (NOT 4pm) at the Edgbaston Quaker Meeting House near Five Ways. Here’s a few things we’d like you to know before you arrive tomorrow:

We’re asking folks to wear face masks inside the meeting room (unless you are exempt or eating).
In terms of other Covid Safety, you don’t need to pre-register for the gathering anymore. Chairs are spaced out and the room is well ventilated. You can read our whole Covid Safety Plan here.

We’d love you to bring your own mug or water bottle – this saves on both waste and washing up. We’ll fill you up with tea, coffee, water or squash. (And there will be cake, including gluten free and vegan options).

Details of how to find us, public transport & parking are on our website. If you get confused you can ring the IGB phone on 07375784594. (This phone is only switched on 1 hour before and during our gatherings for this purpose).

The creative corner is back with plenty of mindfulness colouring and crafty things to do. We are not planning an especially loud service, but we’ll have a quiet(er) room and easy access to outside. There are also ear defenders available.

There is no pressure to come along if you are not yet comfortable gathering in person. Our gathering WILL be livestreamed to Facebook Live & YouTube. (There will be no Zoom gathering following this service.)

This Sunday, Inclusive Gathering Birmingham is mee

This Sunday, Inclusive Gathering Birmingham is meeting at a new time (3pm) and in a new venue (Edgbaston Quaker Meeting House at Five Ways)... So it's as good a time as any to start a new environmentally healthy habit!

Bring along your own mug and we'll fill it with a hot drink. Bring along your own water bottle for water or squash and we'll fill that too!

See you Sunday!

This Sunday, Inclusive Gathering Birmingham is mee

This Sunday, Inclusive Gathering Birmingham is meeting at a new time (3pm) and in a new venue (Edgbaston Quaker Meeting House at Five Ways)... So it's as good a time as any to start a new environmentally healthy habit!

Bring along your own mug and we'll fill it with a hot drink. Bring along your own water bottle for water or squash and we'll fill that too!

See you Sunday!

It's our FINAL relaxed Sunday before we move to ou

It's our FINAL relaxed Sunday before we move to our new time and venue next week.

12-2 we'll meet up with @wgurc North Brum for a BBQ.

At 4 Tom shares an online reflection on FBLive & YouTube on #spiritualnapping.

And at 5:15 there's a Zoom catch-up. Join in what's lifegiving to you.

We've Got News! New Time & Venue for IGB from Sept

We've Got News! New Time & Venue for IGB from September!

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