Urban Sermon with Liz Berry

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Birmingham Cathedral
Colmore Row Birmingham, B3 2QB, United Kingdom

The Urban Sermon invites celebrated authors, with a particular connection to the city, into Birmingham Cathedral for a special, one-off event to talk about some of the pressing issues of our time. This year’s Urban Sermon will be delivered by award-winning poet and author Liz Berry.

“Who are your angels? Name them…”

Many years ago, the Zen Buddhist writer and teacher Natalie Goldberg posed this question to her students. Following her inspiration, poet Liz Berry, has spent the last and a half year asking people in the region about their angels. Across faiths and doubts, griefs and new beginnings, their stories illuminate the way we live, love and endure. Who watches over us? Who cares for us when we are at our most vulnerable? Who shows kindness when the world is very cold?

In this hour of poems, storytelling and wondering, Liz will explore the idea of angels, and asks how, in a time which can feel so divided and individualistic, we might offer comfort and solidarity to each other.

Tickets: £10/£8 (concs)

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Birmingham Cathedral

Birmingham Cathedral is the oldest building in the city centre still used for it’s original purpose. We are home to some remarkable treasures and the largest green space in central Birmingham.

We are honoured to have four beautiful stained-glass windows, designed by Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones, which were fully conserved and returned to their original glory in 2023.

We promote community cohesion through partnerships with faith groups, businesses, institutions, and charities, as well as undertaking an important civic role in the city.

We are free to visit, and all are welcome to attend services, light a candle, or simply enjoy our beautiful historic building. We also host a variety of different concerts and events throughout the year.

We also take bookings for group tours!

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Urban Sermon with Liz Berry

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Birmingham Cathedral
Colmore Row Birmingham, B3 2QB, United Kingdom

The Urban Sermon invites celebrated authors, with a particular connection to the city, into Birmingham Cathedral for a special, one-off event to talk about some of the pressing issues of our time. This year’s Urban Sermon will be delivered by award-winning poet and author Liz Berry.

“Who are your angels? Name them…”

Many years ago, the Zen Buddhist writer and teacher Natalie Goldberg posed this question to her students. Following her inspiration, poet Liz Berry, has spent the last and a half year asking people in the region about their angels. Across faiths and doubts, griefs and new beginnings, their stories illuminate the way we live, love and endure. Who watches over us? Who cares for us when we are at our most vulnerable? Who shows kindness when the world is very cold?

In this hour of poems, storytelling and wondering, Liz will explore the idea of angels, and asks how, in a time which can feel so divided and individualistic, we might offer comfort and solidarity to each other.

Tickets: £10/£8 (concs)

More info

Safeguarding

Birmingham Cathedral Chapter place the safeguarding of all who worship at and visit Birmingham Cathedral as their highest priority. This particularly includes children and at risk adults.

As a Church of England Parish Church Cathedral we work closely with our Diocesan Safeguarding colleagues, which ensures our practices and policies are providing a safe environment for all.

The Cathedral Safeguarding Team is made up of both staff and volunteers, who meet quarterly to review best practice, policy and to ensure that safeguarding remains at the forefront of all our work and mission.

In 2016 Chapter commissioned an independent safeguarding audit, evidencing their commitment to ensuring safe practices. That audit formed the basis for an action plan which is an integral part of the Cathedral team’s review.

Any Safeguarding concerns should be reported to the Church of England Diocesan Safeguarding team.

Our cathedral safeguarding contacts are:

Steph Haynes
Cathedral Safeguarding Officer
07342 993 844

Michael Ball
Deputy Cathedral Safeguarding Officer
0121 262 1847

For Out of Hours and Weekend Emergencies please call 0845 120 4550.
This number will take you through to Thirtyone:eight. We have an information sharing agreement, so that any details given will be passed to the Diocesan Safeguarding team. You can choose to remain anonymous if you wish.

If you have immediate concerns relating to the safety of any individual please report to the police by calling 999.

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