On Sunday, 6th March we’re gathering for sweets, stories, music, creativity and connection with God and one another.
We’re calling this a ‘Vision Gathering’ because we’ll be talking/ dreaming and praying about where we are headed together as IGB. Click this link to find out exactly what to expect this Sunday … including the running order!
Join us at 2:45 for a 3pm start at Edgbaston Quaker Meeting House (Five Ways). Scroll down for directions and details.
We will be livestreaming our worship gathering to Facebook Live and YouTube for those not joining us in person AND there will be an option to join a Zoom discussion throughout to chat with others: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84639191069?pwd=K1VNM0FTV1hlUFJjYXN6dTU3dVkxZz09
Meeting ID: 846 3919 1069
Passcode: 805433
This will be a bit longer than our usual gathering, but a group of us will go to the pub after the gathering for some social time and you are most welcome to join us if you feel comfortable doing so.
There is no IGB Kids Club today, but our Kids Club room will be open for kids and their adults who would like to use it.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT OUR VENUE:
The Quaker Meeting House is on the Five Ways end of City Centre at the corner of St James Road and George Road. Enter through gate on George Road and you’ll find a lovely garden and a cosy vibe.
There is ample free parking on George Road. (It is just outside the clean air zone).
Five Ways Trains Station is just 500m away.
Numbers 1 and 8 and the Harborne and Hagley Road bus routes stop near by at the Big Morrisons at Five Ways which is nearby.
The building itself is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets.
Any questions can be directed to newchurchbirmingham@gmail.com.
We’re really happy to do what we can to make you feel welcome and included – if you are worried about getting to the venue from Moor Street/ New Street give us a shout!
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We gather as IGB each Sunday at 3pm, but our gatherings will look a bit different each week.
Here’s the pattern of what to expect each month:
1st Sunday -Worship Gathering at the Meeting House and Livestreamed to FB Live & YouTube- Music, stories, a spiritual, reflection, music & cake. Pub meet up afterwards.
2nd Sunday – Live Online (only) Gathering led by IGB’s Leadership Community – Streamed to FB Live & YouTube.
3rd Sunday – Various activities in collaboration with others – A 3pm Online reflection AND an In-Person Open Table Birmingham gathering in partnership with Wylde Green URC. 5:15 Neurodiverse Spirituality Zoom Workshop & Discussion.
4th Sunday – Real Talk & Afternoon Tea at the Meeting House & Livestreamed to FB Live & Youtube with Zoom hybrid discussion option. Pub meet up afterwards.
5th Sunday (when there is one!) – A Special Event.
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About Inclusive Gathering Birmingham …
Inclusive Gathering Birmingham is a diverse church gathered together by a common dream: to become a truly inclusive faith community, where doubt and difference are a welcome part of our journey together toward Jesus. We believe that the way of Jesus leads us to the wild, radical idea that true spiritual community can be formed based on who is INCLUDED, not by who is EXCLUDED. We are a learning community, constantly growing and changing to live out this vision in new and expanding ways.
When we say “inclusion”, we mean much more than mere tolerance or welcome. We believe God wants us all to know that we actually belong. That means people of every race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity, age and background, HIV status, ability and disability, theological and political conviction are loved, invited, and fully included. Read more about what makes us tick at
www.inclusivegathering.org.uk or send an email to newchurchbirmingham@gmail.com to ask questions or chat.
