Birmingham University warns new students about International Churches of Christ

GUILD OF STUDENTS                              THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM



Dear Student,

                       Re: RELIGIOUS SECTS

It is with regret that we welcome you to the University with a word
of caution.

We must begin by saying that involvement in religious activities whether
current or developing during your time at Birmingham University is welcomed.

However, last year, Birmingham University, in common with other U.K.
Universities and Institutions, became the target for unscrupulous and highly
dangerous groups.  Their activities are difficult to detect and quite often,
on the face of it, seem quite plausible.  One particular active and dangerous
group, the Central Church of Christ, can often seem to debate matters which
appear more concerned with welfare than religion.

The Guild of Students and the University will, jointly, do their best
to monitor and control such activities.  However, much will depend on
your vigilance.  Please find enclosed the leaflet from "Tony", as an indicator
of how plausible the organisation may seek to be, and further guidance
can be gained from the other enclosure.

If you need any further information, and/or wish to report anything
suspicious please contact any/all of the following:

     1.   Your Hall President
     2.   The Chaplains in St. Francis Hall
     3.   Tony Flynn (The University Welfare and Accommodation Officer)
     4.   The Vice-President (Welfare and Finance) of any Guild Sabbatical
            Officer)
     5.   Niteline
     6.   Student Advice.
  
                              Yours sincerely


             KERRY BRETHERTON                 PROFESSOR MICHAEL THOMPSON
       President, Guild of Students                 Vice-Chancellor


 September, 1989.

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