A prayer of grief
Prayer from Carolyn Lawrence, Vice-President of the Conference on reaching the milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 in the UK
The Methodist Podcast Episode 49: more mental health and well-being
- Mental health and chaplaincy, a presbyter's personal story
- Peer Talk, a Methodist supported national charity encouraging conversations around mental well-being
- A Connexional well-being officer offers advice on taking care of ourselves at work
Council and NHS to Host Public Q&A Sessions on Vaccination
Birmingham City Council will hold five online sessions in February for the public to ask questions about the COVID-19 vaccination.
Hosting the panel will be Cllr Paulette Hamilton, Cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Health, who will be joined by representatives from the NHS.
This is an opportunity to understand more about the vaccine rollout process and for Birmingham residents to ask questions and discuss their thoughts or concerns.
Click below to register and to share the links. Each session is localised.
- 4th February at 6pm - 7.30pm. North Birmingham - Register
- 9th February at 6pm - 7.30pm. South Birmingham - Register
- 11th February at 6pm - 7.30pm. East Birmingham - Register
- 24th February at 6pm - 7.30pm. West Birmingham - Register
- 25th February at 6pm - 7.30pm. Central Birmingham - Register
For further information about the vaccine, please visit.
Wellbeing in the workplace
Listen to a radio broadcast with the Rev' d David Butterworth and the Birmingham Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust Community Communications Lead, Beresford Dawkins recorded at UnityFM (lasts about 30mins).
Wellbeing in the workplace an article by Rev'd David Butterworth
Encouragement and Hope from around the Connexion
Messages of encouragement and hope from people around the Connexion. Hear their messages, prayers, bible verses, songs and quotes. Feel free to pray with them, meditate on their thoughts, and as you do, we hope you find some comfort and peace during this challenging time.
Messages of hope and encouragement
Help if you are unable to attend a funeral
The Methodist Church has published a service you can use at home, which may be helpful for those who are unable to attend a funeral in person. Download it here.
Good News Stories from around the Birmingham Circuit
At this time when so much of what we hear about is sad and troubling, here are some good news stories which might help bouy our spirits in this challenging period. View the stories here.
Dial-a-Prayer
A FREE phone service to hear prayers and news from the Methodist Church has been launched.
Listen to a prayer: 0808 281 2514
Listen to news: 0808 281 2478
Content is updated weekly on Thursday afternoon.
Do you know how to spot a phishing email?
Advice leaflets from Victim Support about Coronavirus Scammers and Fraudsters
Information about Covid-19 for Children
Mindheart
Coronavirus Staying Safe
Helping Children cope with stress
A message from Rev Nick Jones & Rev Dr Neil Johnson,
Co-Superintendents of Birmingham Methodist Circuit
Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Birmingham Methodist Circuit ....
This is going to be a very trying time for many of our folk as they isolate themselves from the very people who bring love and joy into their lives. So, please do all you can to maintain Christian fellowship and support by keeping in contact with one another by phone calls, emails, letters and other forms of virtual communication.
Who will separate us from the love of Christ?Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:35,37
How to stay well
For top tips on staying well from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists click here.
Educational psychologist telephone helpline
Do you as a parent or carer at home with your children during the school shut down, feel that you need someone to talk to about how you can cope with this challenging time for families? Birmingham Educational Psychology Service is providing a telephone helpline for any parent or carers of children, who feel they would benefit from a consultation with a psychologist. Click here for more information.