What is Discipleship and why it is important?

The discipleship team meets to support people attending our churches to learn, to grow and to increase their understanding of the Christian faith.

Members of the team are Magdalen Smith, Rachel Kinning, Una Lodge, Richard Ellis, Mark Simons, Deb Curnock, Trish Everett and Liz Blakey.

Before Lent and Advent we plan activities that expand the themes chosen by the ministry team. For example, Power in the Presence was a Lent Course where we explored how we experience God's presence through prayer, music, art, stillness and the Psalms. Sacred Space was a monthly 'open space' where we explored different kinds of prayer, including a prayer walk around Highbury Park, Franciscan spirituality and prayer in the pub!
We support the Book of the Term meetings and Moseley at the Movies.
We have organised Quiet Days and run longer courses like Growing Leaders/Disciples.
In collaboration with clergy we plan and deliver confirmation training.
In the past we have encouraged the formation of home groups.

Deanery Confirmation

On Sunday 17th May 2026, the Parish of Moseley will be hosting a Deanery Confirmation service. If you are interested in being confirmed, please contact the office on office@moseleychurch.org.uk

Lent Course 2026

Our Lent Course 2026 will be based on reflections by Revd Magdalen called And Now For the Rest. These sessions look at different aspects of rest, asking whether our vocation as people and as a church community needs to become more reflective and contemplative rather than always busy. Each session uses a story, Bible passage, an image, poses questions and finishes with some form of prayer practice which everyone can easily participate in.

Sessions will run on Wednesday evenings at St Paul's Balsall Heath, Mary Street from 7.30pm-9pm and duplicated on the following Thursday mornings at St Mary's, Moseley in the West Room from 10.00am-11.30am. All welcome.

Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th February Work enough and enough work
Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th March A different pace
Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March The simple life
Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th March A safe lodging and a holy rest
Wednesday 25th March and Thursday 26th March Rest assured

Oversight Area Quiet Day

“Our Hearts are restless until they find their rest in thee”

Saturday 7th March, 9.30am-4pm, Temple Balsall Church Centre.

Come and enjoy the beautiful grounds at Temple Balsall and enjoy some quiet time and space to recharge your batteries.

This year, as we think about rest and sabbath there will be some gentle input but also plenty of space to walk and be quiet. We will share a simple Communion Service in the middle of the day.

£5.00 optional donation. Please bring your own lunch. Hot drinks and cake provided. Lifts can be arranged.

Waking the Women: Faith, Menopause and Meaning of Midlife

21st November, St Anne's Church 2pm-5pm.

Menopause is a subject much discussed in the media and on social platforms in our age but how often do we reflect on it in faith terms? The subject is rarely preached from the pulpit or even discussed in a group setting, even though women over 40 make up much of the energy and leadership of the Church of England today. Moseley Parish and Oversight Area is proud to host Jayne Manfredi who will come to talk about her book Waking the Women: Faith, Menopause and Meaning of Midlife at St Anne's Church, Moseley. Jayne reclaims many of the typical physical and emotional effects women experience during the menopause and sets these alongside Biblical stories.

The event is open to both women and men seeking to understand this experience more fully. We welcome anyone interested to attend, whether you consider yourself to be a person of faith or not.

The event is free with an optional donation of £5.00. Refreshments served.