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Together Apart 3 – Watch it again!

On Sunday 21st February, we hosted Together Apart 3, a virtual gathering on Zoom and live-streamed to Facebook. The evening saw hundreds of Christians from churches all over the Black Country to celebrate the things that God is doing in our region and imagine what else He may have planned. You can watch the full meeting here.

In the Spotlight….Smethwick CAN

Join Linsey Wildsmith as she spotlights the work of Smethwick Church Action Network (CAN) and explores how churches in Smethwick are working together to impact one of the most deprived communities in the country.

Vacancy: Near Neighbours Visual Media Assistant

In these unprecedented times, TCT have seen an increase in I.T workload and due to some short term funding from MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) we have funding to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic person who has strong graphic design and video editing skills.

24 emerging leaders meet to dream about the future

On Wednesday 27th January 2021, 24 emerging leaders between the ages of 18-25, gathered on Zoom to meet for the first time, share and receive input into their leadership roles in both church and professional roles.

Together Apart – with George Otis

We’re happy to announce that we’ll be hosting another virtual gathering for the region on Zoom on Sunday 21st February from 6-7:15pm called “Together Apart – The Gathering”, to include a video message from George Otis.

Urgent call to pray on Christmas Eve

In light of recent news updates, a number of Leaders across the LBC network have sensed the need for urgent prayer during this renewed Covid crisis and the Brexit Trade dilemma.

“You’re on mute!”

Linsey Wildsmith reflects on the year gone by and ponders what The Church needs to learn in order to have an impact in the decade to come.

Christmas at the Eatons

Is Chris Eaton as much a part of your Christmas tradition as Christmas pudding and custard? Us too! That’s why we’re so excited to profile Chris’ latest Christmas contribution – Christmas at The Eatons.

Emerge – calling all emerging leaders!

An exciting new leadership development initiative will be launching in the Black Country in 2021, investing in emerging Christian leaders in every sphere of society.

Together Apart – The Re-Gathering

We’re happy to announce that we’ll be hosting another virtual gathering for the region on Zoom on Sunday 22nd November from 6-7:15pm called “Together Apart – The Re-Gathering”.

In the Spotlight…The King Alfred School, Gornal

Utter the phrase “Independent Christian School” and you will most likely conjure up mental images of expensive private establishments run by religious extremists who brainwash their pupils and refuse to teach Science or Sex Education. One new Christian school in Gornal is working hard to challenge this stereotype.

The Christmas Lunch Project

Christmas is coming and one local Christian organisation are working hard to provide Christmas Hampers for the neediest families in our region.

Meet the Next Gen Bens!

Over the last 12 months, Love Black Country have released two Next Gen Borough Champions to connect kids and youth workers in Walsall and Sandwell. So, we thought it’s high time we introduced the world to our new Next Gen Borough Champions and found out a little bit more about them.

October Big Breakfast Cancelled

Tightening lockdown restrictions in two out of four of our Black Country boroughs have had an impact on the ways in which we can safely and legally gather people from across the region. Therefore, the decision has been made to cancel our Big Love Black Country Breakfast, due to take place on Wednesday 7th October 2020, 7-9am at The Village Hotel, Dudley.