Birmingham Mail - Tag - church of england

Worst on year record for Midland church metal thefts

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT

More than 2,500 claims were made to the main Church of England insurer in 2011 – surpassing the previous highest figure of more than 2,400 in 2008.

Former Worcestershire vicar bidding to sue Church over dismissal

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:01:00 GMT

A FORMER Worcestershire vicar who claims his parishioners forced him out of his post will have to wait weeks before a judge decides whether he can sue the Church of England for constructive dismissal.Reverend Mark Sharpe claims he told the Archdeacon of Dudley that he had been given a ‘poisoned chalice’ when he took up the role in Hanley Broadheath, Worcestershire in 2005.The 44-year has alleged parishioners slashed his tyres, smeared excrement over the family car, spread broken glass over his drive and even poisoned his pet dog during a four-year terror campaign.

Church "filibuster" claim over Worcester vicar tribunal

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A UNION representing a former Midland vicar seeking damages against the Church of England over claims he was bullied out of his home and job has accused the church of using delaying tactics after his case was adjourned by nine months.

Birmingham Swine Flu: Churches ban wine and handshakes

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:43:00 GMT

THE sharing of the Holy Communion chalice and peace handshakes have been banned from Midland churches as scares surrounding swine flu continue to spread.

Midland churches contemplate changes to wedding and funeral fees

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MIDLAND clergymen were today mulling over proposals which could change the costs paid by couples and families arranging church weddings and funerals.

Birmingham graduate the new Bishop of St Albans

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A BIRMINGHAM University-educated clergyman has taken the word of God to the internet after becoming the Church of England’s first bishop appointed in 2009.

Newman set for Vatican blessing

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

REVERED Birmingham cleric Cardinal John Newman, who left the Church of England to become a Roman Catholic, has taken a step closer to becoming a saint.