Immanuel Parish Church
Highters Heath Birmingham, UK
Coffee & Chat at Immanuel
The church is open to the community on the third Friday of each month. This is an opportunity to meet friends, old and new. Refreshments will be available and there may be a quiz or craft activity too. Everyone is welcome. The next Coffee and Chat is Friday 21st March 2:00pm.
Messy Pancakes 4th March, 4pm
On Shrove Tuesday, Tuesday 4th March, church will be open for children’s activities from 4pm to 6pm.
Activities will include decorating pancakes, decorating jars for Lent activities and making pretzel prayers.
As with other Messy Church sessions, there will be a short act of worship followed by some food - pancakes with fruit toppings.
Lent Groups 2025: Living Hope: A Lent Journey
This Lent we are encouraged to put down deep roots of hope by connecting with God, who is with us at all times.
The Church of England’s Lent theme for 2025 is Living Hope; it provides 40 daily reflections, copies of which will be available (free of charge) for all those who attend. All are welcome..
Where
Lady Chapel, Immanuel Church
When
Fridays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March
Fridays 4th & 11th April
Time: 1pm – 2pm
This year we are supporting Midland Freewheelers Blood Bikes, a local charity. They deliver a professional 24/7/365 urgent motorcycle service serving NHS facilities throughout the West Midlands and the Midlands Air Ambulance Service.
They are 100% voluntary and 100% committed. Please support us by sharing a glass of rosé wine and a pink
cake (non-alcoholic drinks available) after church on Sunday, and giving generously to this very worthy cause.
The Voices Together Community Choir continues to meet at Immanuel on Tuesday evenings during term time. They have grown in number with around 30 – 35 attending rehearsals. If you love singing, come and join us, we are open to everyone. For more information see Ann Rose.
Welcome to the New Bishop of Aston
Revd Canon Esther Prior has been appointed as the next Bishop of Aston. She was previously Vicar of St John’s Egham, Diocese of Guildford.
The Consecration service of the Revd Canon Esther Prior took place at Canterbury Cathedral on 27 February, 11.00am. It was livestreamed on the Cathedral YouTube channel.
For more information see:
The second advertisement for a new priest-in-charge went live a
few days ago. The deadline for applications is 2nd March and
interviews are scheduled for 18th March. Please pray that some
are inspired to apply, and for all those involved in the
recruitment and selection process.
Celebrate Fairtrade
As we start a new year as a Fairtrade church, it is inspiring to look at Fairtrade’s wrap up video for 2024. It highlights the incredible achievements brought to life through the stories of farmers, workers, partners, campaigners, and supporters like all
of us at Immanuel.
Little Dots Play Village is at Immanuel Church on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
See Little Dots Village Facebook Page for details https://www.facebook.com/littledotsplayvillage
RISE UP!
RISE UP! is a new campaign from The Mothers’
Union. It aims to raise awareness and
understanding about domestic abuse.
In support of this campaign, and in line with
Immanuel’s own policy on domestic abuse, you will see a poster on the noticeboard with the local helpline number. Please raise awareness of this.
Take Five is a national campaign that offers straight-forward and impartial advice to help people protect themselves from financial fraud. Fraudsters will use many tactics to obtain money or financial information from us. Be extremely wary of unsolicited phone calls claiming that there is an issue with your bank account or requesting assistance with an ongoing bank or police investigation.
Remember not to share your PIN, bank card, or withdraw money or buy items on behalf of a stranger, no matter who they say they are. For more information visit takefive-stopfraud.org.uk
Holy Cross Billesley invite us to join them at an Art and Soul interactive and reflective exhibition at 7pm on Monday 7th April in the church.
‘Holy Cross and Westhill Endowment invite you for an evening of art and reflection with artist Catherine Pinnock. Catherine will guide you through her interactive exhibition Art and Soul, you will create your own (no pressure) artwork, and we will reflect together on what we have seen and made. Numbers are limited and booking is essential. Arrive from 6:45pm for refreshments for a 7:00pm start. We will finish by 9pm.’
Numbers are limited. Places will be on a first come first served basis, so please email immanuelhh.pcc@gmail.com by 31st March to let us know that you would like to attend, and we’ll forward your name to Holy Cross.
