the parish

ST ALPHEGE

We are a small group of people who earnestly believe in the strong power of prayer. We meet every Tuesday at 10.00 am in the Upper Chapel.

In addition to praying for the sick, prayer is offered for our parish and priests, for our town of Solihull, for our country and for the world, for our armed forces, refugees and asylum seekers, the victims of war, famine and flood. Above all, we pray for peace and justice everywhere.

People are able to leave prayer requests, which may be anonymous, in the Prayer Box in the porch and also by email .

On a personal level, we pray for people who have asked us to do so either for themselves or their friends, or for each other. We feel we are able to give and receive support amongst ourselves.

We always find time to praise God and to thank Him for His many blessings and for prayers answered.

Our meetings, which last for about three quarters of an hour, are very informal and are followed by Fairtrade coffee nearby, where we can continue our fellowship. We also enjoy a Christmas Lunch together every year.

Although everyone is encouraged to take part, no pressure is put on anyone to do so.

Anyone wishing to join us would be made very welcome.

For more information contact Gloria Florance 0121 604 6475.

ST HELEN'S

This is a small open group held in St Helen’s Chapel each week on Tuesday mornings at 10.00am.

It has a structured start and finish (i.e. psalms, lectionary and meditation) and a closing prayer. Prayer requests may be left in an appropriate box.

General prayers include those for the Church, the world, the sick, the needy and for individuals. The meetings, which last for half an hour, are followed by coffee. All are made very welcome.

For more information contact the Rev'd Margaret Jones 0121 704 2878.

ST MICHAEL'S

Our Prayer Group is based at St.Michael’s church, and meets monthly in various homes for a short Bible or faith study which is followed by prayers for our church, and the parish and those known to be in need. We pray for God’s leading and His solutions to problems in every aspect of our church fellowship and work.

All ages are welcome to join us.

Many members of our group are pleased to lead the church intercessions during the Sunday morning Eucharist.

We are learning from each other, deepening our faith and widening our knowledge. There is a deep sense of fellowship and love in our group, with no one person being more important than any other.

For more information email Eileen Court or phone on 0121 705 8919.

In addition to the Prayer Group we have another prayer activity that is open to the whole parish:

Prayer of Stillness

2.30pm until 3.30pm on first Monday of every month.

Guided contemplative prayer for adults in St Michael’s Chapel, Oak Cottage, Bryanston Road.

A small group meeting for a time of guided silence with words of life from the Bible, together with an opportunity for intercession for family, friends and others, the sick, current concerns etc.

More information from Paul Smith 0121 705 1377.

Have a look at this site for more about contemplative prayer.

ST ALPHEGE

Sundays

8.00am Holy Eucharist (said)

9.15am Parish Eucharist & Sunday Club (2nd Sunday : All-age Eucharist)

Plus on 4th Sunday 'easy' in OBH rejoining Parish Eucharist at communion

11.00am Sung Eucharist

(traditional language)

6.30pm (except 4th Sunday)

Choral Evensong

6.30pm (4th Sunday)

Congregational Evensong

Plus at 6.00pm (1st Sunday)

‘the space’ – informal parish worship

(in the Oliver Bird Hall)

Weekday Eucharists

Monday 9.30am

Tuesday 9.30am

Wednesday 10.15am

Thursday 10.30am

  1st in month - Healing

  3rd in month - Mothers' Union

  Corporate Eucharist

Saturday 9.30am

Daily Morning Prayer

Mon-Sat 9.00am

(Wednesday 8.30am in term time)

ST HELEN

Sundays

8.00am Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer)

10.00am Parish Eucharist and Sunday Club 3rd Sunday : All-age worship (non-eucharistic)

6.30pm Evening Worship in Chapel

6.30pm (2nd Sunday) Wholeness and Healing service in Chapel.

Weekday Eucharist

Friday 10.00am

ST MICHAEL

Sundays

10.30am Holy Eucharist and Sunday Club (Sharmans Cross School)

10.30am (2nd Sunday) All-age worship (Sharmans Cross School).

4.30pm (2nd Sunday) Holy Communion (St Michael's Chapel).

Weekday Eucharist

Wednesday 10.00am at Oak Cottage