Community

Join us this and every Sunday in September at 9.30, 11am & 5pm as we delve into God’s Wonderful World with our new sermon series “God’s Wonderful World”

This will also continue in our lunchtime services on Tuesdays and Thursday’s at 12.30pm.

Join us for our 2nd Live @ The Tea Lounge on Friday 6th September 2019. More details can be found on Facebook on the @thetealounge page or on our Facebook page @inthebullring

Guided tours of St. Martin in the Bull Ring

with explanations of the stained glass windows, including those

by Burns-Jones and Craigie Aitchison; the Guild Chapel;

Birmingham’s oldest monument; the contemporary font and

prayer sculpture; and several quirky and unexpected features….

Thurs 12 September: at 11am , 2pm, 3pm

Fri 13 September: at 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Sat 14 September: at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Sun 15 September: at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Visits to the Bell Ringing Chamber

 including the history of bell ringing at St. Martin’s; an explanation of the ringing tradition; a demonstration of ringing;

and an opportunity to participate with hand bells.

Tours on the hour and half hour

Thurs 12 September: between 11am and 3pm

Fri 13 September: between 11am and 3pm

Sat 14 September: between 1.30pm and 3pm

Please note: the tour of the bell ringing chamber requires

walking 50 uneven steps up a spiral, stone staircase.

Appropriate footwear needs to be worn.

St. Martin’s has the very great privilege of hosting an evening with the highly acclaimed and award winning
writer and speaker Philip Yancey.

During an evening that honours the legacy of famous leprosy surgeon Dr Paul Brand, Philip will reflect on how their friendship became the single greatest influence in his life and career, and consider what can be done to shine a light on leprosy today.

Philip Yancey and Dr. Paul Brand

Philip Yancey’s life was profoundly affected by his time with the renowned Leprosy Mission surgeon Dr Paul Brand, who pioneered the tendon-transfer techniques that make it possible for people affected by leprosy to once again use their hands and feet. Philip cites Dr Brand’s faith as a milestone in his own spiritual journey. Observing the self-sacrificial work of Dr Brand, Philip was amazed that his life and experiences were not shared about more widely. Taking the initiative, the two of them embarked on what turned into three co-written books, offering reflections on the human body, Christianity, and the physical, psychological, and spiritual effects of leprosy. Philip’s latest book, Fearfully and Wonderfully, brings together the publications he co-wrote with Dr Paul Brand, with new insights and
updated material.

The Leprosy Mission

Today, many people believe that leprosy no longer exists. Yet millions still live with permanent disabilities due to the disease, and 250,000 new diagnoses are made each year. Worse still, people affected by the disease
remain stigmatised, being shunned by their loved ones and discriminated against. The Leprosy Mission, inspired by Jesus’s commandment to heal people with leprosy, works to see leprosy defeated and lives transformed.

This will be a hugely popular event so if you are interested in attending please book your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fearfully-and-wonderfully-the-philip-yancey-tour-birmingham-tickets-64223316669

Strawberry Jam

Summer evening ‘jam’ sessions of relaxing music

in a variety of genres and styles

from a range of talented musicians and vocalists

to refresh the soul, inspire our prayer,

accompanied by scones and jam, soft drinks etc

and all in the beautiful setting

of St. Martin in the Bull Ring

5pm 4 August – Shu Jiang and friends

Chinese zithers (zheng and qin)

5pm 11 August – Kevin Jones

accoustic guitar, piano & vocals

5pm 18 August – Paul Raybould

clarinet

5pm 25 August – John Gerighty

classical guitar

St. Martin in the Bull Ring, Edgbaston St B5 2BB

Worship at St. Martin in the Bull Ring

Every Sunday at 9.30am and 11am

Every Tuesday at 12.30pm and Thursday at 12.30pm

Great Women of the Bible

w/c 28 July

Mary and Martha – soul sisters

w/c 4 August

Ruth – faithful to family

w/c 11 August

Hannah – persevering in prayer

w/c 18 August

Abigail – savvy survivor

w/c 25 August

Esther – courageous queen

For details of our Sunday 5pm services during August please see separate publicity

Many apologies but the church will be closed to the public from Monday 8th – Wednesday 10th July due to a private event we are hosting.

We will open as usual on Thursday 11th July. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our usual Cuppa and Chat will take place on Monday 8th July from 10am – 12noon in the Tea Lounge and our Tea Lounge will be open all from 10am – 3pm on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th July as usual.

If you have any queries please contact the church office on 0121 600 60120, option 1 or email office@bullring.org

Worship with us at St Martin’s as we explore The Holy Spirit:

w/c Sun 23 June: Fruit of the Spirit.
w/c Sun 7 July: Praying with the Spirit.
w/c Sun 14 July: Gifted by the Spirit.
w/c Sun 21 July: Living in the Spirit.

Service Times:
Sundays at 9:30, 11:00 & 5:00
Tuesdays at 12:30
Thursdays at 12:30

St Martin
i n t h e B u l l R i n g
Address:
St Martin in the Bullring,
Edgbaston Street,
Birmingham,
B5 5BB
Website:

We are sorry but the church will be closed from 2pm today due to a private event. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we will be open as usual on Thursday 20th at 10am as usual.