Rev Kate Bottley is in Birmingham to hear how Christianity is at work in this modern, multicultural city. She visits Winson Green to meet the Christian couple who have dedicated their lives to working in urban areas. They have some unusual ways of connecting with people, including walking their alpacas to the local school and back. Josie d'Arby catches up with Julian Lloyd Webber, principal of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and hears from students aiming to become the next generation of cathedral organists. There is also a special performance from past student, singer-songwriter Laura Mvula. For Black History Month the programme finds out about the faith and food that the Caribbean community has brought to the city, and there are hymns from St Germain's church in Birmingham. Music:Blessed Assurance - St Germain's Church, BirminghamThe Servant King - St Albans CathedralCrown Him with Many Crowns - Royal Albert HallIt Is Well with My Soul performed by Laura MvulaHow Great Thou Art - St Elisabeth's Church ReddishWhen I Was Lost - William Booth College London What a Mighty God We Serve - St Germain's Church, Birmingham. Less
Songs of Praise was broadcast on BBC1 at Sunday 14 October 2018, 15:00.