Useful Links

Saint Luke's parish church Kingstanding, has close links with the Leprosy Mission who are a leading international Christian development mission working in around 30 countries. We have served people affected by leprosy since 1874. Our work covers medical treatment, education, detection, rehabilitation, advocacy and the reintegration of people into their communities We focus on three areas: South Asia, East Asia/Pacific and Africa.

The Society of the Holy Cross (Societas Sanctae Crucis, SSC) was founded at the House of Charity, Soho, London on February 28th 1855 by Fr Charles Lowder and five other priests of the Church of England (CofE). Its membership is comprised of Bishops and Priests who desire to bear witness to the Cross of Christ in their vocation and ministry within the Church and their whole lives. (text taken directly from the Societas Sanctae Crucis web-site which is copyright of the Masters of the English & Scottish Province of the Holy Cross)

Forward in Faith UK was founded in November 1992. Its members are to be found in all parts of the British Isles, as well as in mainland Europe, in the Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe. Saint Luke's parish church Kingstanding subscribes to its codes of practice.

The Diocese of Birmingham is the network of Church of England churches and chaplaincies serving the people of Birmingham and the surrounding towns, suburbs and villages.

Samaritan's Purse International Relief- Meeting critical needs of victims of war, poverty, famine, disease,
and natural disaster while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

WEC International is committed to seeing Jesus Christ known, loved and worshipped among the peoples who have yet to hear the gospel.

Tearfund an organisation with Christians passionate about the local church bringing justice and transforming lives - overcoming global poverty.

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families under stress who have at least one child under 5 years of age who live in the wards of Kingstanding, Ocsott and Perry Barr. Home-Start offers help by visiting families at home and also by offering support at its family groups.

Saint Luke’s Kingstanding comes within the area of the See of 'Ebbsfleet' and, are under the pastoral and sacramental care of the Rt Rev’d Andrew Burnham Bishop of Ebbsfleet.

The Additional Curates Society is a missionary society which helps the Church
to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus to the people of England and Wales by providing parishes with priests and by encouraging vocations to the priesthood.