Spotlight – Oneness on the rise over Easter
Together in Action: Churches Together Transforming Communities Churches working together in the heart of the Black Country are helping inspire and revitalise their communities with groundbreaking acts of oneness. From different expressions of worship, yet with hearts for togetherness, Christians in the boroughs of Dudley and Walsall have demonstrated just…
A magnificent moment!
Together Festival 23 took place on Saturday 8th July. You can read our account of the day here.
Churches work together to tackle youth unemployment
In order to tackle the growing unemployment statistics amongst 16-24 year-olds, central government has invested £2 billion in an initiative called “Kickstart” and churches across the Diocese of Lichfield are taking full advantage of it.
Together Apart 4 – A Year in Lockdown
We’re happy to announce that we will be hosting our 4th regional Together Apart gathering on Sunday 9th May at 6pm, live on Facebook and Zoom.
Increasing need for education chaplaincy as schools return
As they return to school on 8th March after months out of formal education, thousands of children and young people across the Black Country will require far greater support than simply what school teachers are able to offer. Local churches can provide essential pastoral support for schools through chaplaincy partnerships and this has never been more essential than it is now.
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.
Pray for the Next Generation – Together
Wednesday 3rd March, 7:30pm on Zoom.
521 children to be fed in Dudley this half term
15 churches, several organisations and hundreds of volunteers are working together to ensure children in Dudley do not go hungry this half term.
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.
“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.
You Are Not Alone – Downloadable Christmas Film NOW AVAILABLE!
A free downloadable Christmas film is now available for churches to use in their online Christmas services and on social media NOW!
Christmas Exodus – A free Christmas resource for churches
An original short film, produced by Black Country Creatives, will be available for churches to download free of charge to use in Christmas services and social media on 14th December.
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.
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”.
110 children fed by joint Christian project during August lockdown
Churches in Dudley have worked together throughout August to provide food and activity packs to vulnerable families and children. We interviewed Lisa Parkes to find out all about the project and the vision behind it.
Mental Health Resources for Coronavirus
How does someone with pre-exisiting mental health issues cope with the aded pressure of the Coronavirus Pandemic? A national advisory service have been exploring this exact question.
Back to school: supporting children & teenagers out of lockdown
How will a generation of children and young people, who have spent the last 5 months in lockdown, cope with going back to school? This summer, LBC Next Gen have been working hard to equip Next Gen Workers to provide the support that will be needed.
We Are One – An Original Black Country Blessing
Christians from churches across the Black Country have come together during lockdown to unite as one and produce a powerful creative declaration over our region.
Together Apart – The Gathering
Gather virtually with others from across the Black Country on Sunday 19th July, 6-7:15pm, to celebrate all that God is doing during lockdown and to imagine what He might have planned for the future.
Covid 19 and the health and wellbeing of BAME communities
Covid-19 disproportionately affects the health and wellbeing of people from the BAME communities. ‘Friday Focus’ Zoom sessions are taking place during July, to offer key health information and insight.
Call for Creatives – We Are One – The Anthem Video
Christians from churches across the Black Country are coming together during lockdown to unite as one and produce a powerful creative declaration over our region – Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton.