st alphege
st alphege HIstory
A sacred site since the 12th century
There has been a history of change and development through the centuries as the church has met the challenges and needs of the Parish. Major challenges to the structure have included a collapsed spire and pillars to be buttressed.
It is a fine medieval building with Grade 1 listed status, many beautiful stained glass windows of varying ages and other interesting internal and external features.
The challenges of maintaining the fabric are largely shouldered by the Guardians of St Alphege who undertake to raise much of the funds needed. The spire has recently needed significant work including placing a new weather vane.
The latest innovations include the installation of screens and audio visual equipment to enable all who attend to take part in the service even when a medieval pillar is in the way!
St Alphege Church has been a dominant presence in the centre of Solihull since the late 12th Century, around 1190.
Construction of the present church began in the 13th Century around 1277 but was not completed for over 250 years in 1535.
OUR REGULAR SERVICES
ST ALPHEGE
Sundays
8.00am Holy Eucharist (said)
9.15am Parish Eucharist in church
'The Junction' in the Oliver Bird Hall
joining Parish Eucharist at communion
2nd Sunday: All-age Eucharist in church
11.00am Sung Eucharist
(using traditional language)
6.30pm Choral Evensong
4th Sunday: Congregational Evensong
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)
10am Parish Eucharist & Sunday Club 3rd Sunday: All-age worship
(No eucharist)
6.30pm Evening Worship in Chapel
2nd Sunday: Wholeness and Healing
in Chapel
Weekday Eucharist
Friday 10.00am
ST MICHAEL
Sundays
10.30am Holy Eucharist & Sunday Club (Sharmans Cross Junior School)
2nd Sunday: All-age worship
4.30pm 2nd Sunday: Holy Communion (St Michael's Chapel, Bryanston Road)
Weekday Eucharist
Wednesday 10.00am
(St Michael's Chapel, Bryanston Road)
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