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The Parish Magazine : October 2024
From The Editor

You can now, if you wish, buy a digital version of the Parish Magazine by clicking here. The printed edition is still available for £1.50 at the Parish Office and in St Nicolas' Church. We have no plans to phase it out. You can even have it delivered to your door. Click here to find out how. 

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To whet your appetite, here are this month's Editorial and a glimpse of some of the articles which await you in the current issue. Older copies, published more than three months ago, are available free of charge here. 

Strong relationships lie at the foundation of any thriving community; and good relationships depend on good communication. At a recent meeting, your Ministry Team reflected on the importance of attentive listening, to God and to others. In this edition, Larry Wright considers the other half of that equation, the need to speak with care if we are to uplift rather than tear down.  


This month, we celebrate some notable achievements, past and present. Take a moment to read about Elora Williams (p.8), who was recently given the chance to sing in the glorious setting of Bath Abbey.  Or Eric Liddell (p.24), whose unwavering commitment to his faith guided some of the most pivotal moments in his life as an Olympic athlete. Or some of the nearly 40 famous names whose roots lie in Kings Norton and who have been unearthed over the past decade by Michael Kennedy (p.18).


It’s not all about personal distinction, though. Sylvia Fox (p.9) reminds us of our parish’s ongoing commitment to living sustainably.  And Jayne Crooks (p.10) gives us the chance to eavesdrop on Birmingham Cathedral’s recent celebration of a landmark in church history, the inclusion in the Anglican priesthood of ‘the other half of humanity’. 


As you explore this edition, I hope you find inspiration and a deeper connection to the vibrant life of our parish. Whether it's celebrating significant milestones, reflecting on our shared history, or considering the ways we can care for one another and the world around us, each story invites you to engage more fully with the community which we all help to shape.

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