st alphege
st alphege HIstory
A sacred site since the 12th century
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.
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!
OUR REGULAR SERVICES
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
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Solihull Parish Office, Oliver Bird Hall, Church Hill Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3RQ
Phone: 0121 705 5350 Email: office@solihullparish.org.uk
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Parish of Solihull
