WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF SOLIHULL
A very warm welcome and thank you for taking time to visit our website. We are a Church of England parish in the Diocese of Birmingham, and one of the wonderful things about our parish is its richness and diversity. Whilst we are united in our Gospel vision to Grow Disciples, Build Community, and Transform Lives, this finds different expression across our three churches: St Alphege, St Helen’s and St Michael’s, and through a wide variety of different ministries. Whether you are looking to join the church family on a regular basis, or are enquiring about becoming part of the church for a special event, such as a wedding or a baptism, these pages should greatly help you with all that you need to know. Please do explore this website to get a glimpse of what’s on offer, or better still, come to one of our services or events. We would love to meet you.
Please feel free to contact us for any support we may offer.
The first point of contact for our clergy team, bookings and all enquiries (including funerals, weddings and baptisms) is the Parish Office – follow this link: Solihull Parish Office or phone 0121 705 5350.
Should you need urgent out of hours emergency clergy support the details are:
Revd Nick Parker 07890 720240 or
Revd Simon Marshall 0121 704 4730 or
Revd Sue Chandler 07970 791288.
SAFEGUARDING
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We follow the policies and procedures of the House of Bishops and the Diocese of Birmingham. Our policies and contact details can be found here.
WHAT’S HAPPENING : this week in the Parish
WEEKDAYS
Morning Prayer: Beginning each day with God
Monday, Thursday, Friday – 9.00am at St Alphege Church
Tuesday – 9.00am at St Helen’s Church
Wednesday – 9.30am at St Michael’s
Wednesday lunchtime recitals: 30th October 2024 – choristers of St Alphege Church.
Recitals start at 1.10pm with tea/coffee and cake available from 12.30pm. Entry is free with a retiring collection held in aid of The Friends of St Alphege Music. A full listing of upcoming performers can be found here.
Said Eucharist at St Alphege: Thursday 31st October – 10.30am
Monthly Bible Study Group – Second Saturday of every month – the next session will be on 9th November, 10am, St Alphege Upper Chapel
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SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday 10th November: Remembrance Sunday
St Alphege
8.00am – Said Eucharist – President & Preacher: Revd Simon Marshall
9.15am – All Age Holy Communion 10.45am – Civic Act of Remembrance – War Memorial
11.00am – Remembrance Service – President: Revd Nick Parker & Preacher: Paul Day (click on link to join livestream)
5.00pm – Evensong: – Officiant: Revd Roy Murray & Preacher: Revd Sue Chandler
St Helen’s – 10.00am – Holy Communion
St Michael’s – 10.30am – Eucharist
NEWS and NOTICES
St Alphege Beer Festival – thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful community event – helpers, visitors, suppliers – so many people made it a success – thank you all.
Pause and Pray – Starting from 4th November parents and carers are invited to Pause with Sue and Linda in the Oliver Bird Hall for half an hour on Monday mornings immediately after school drop off to reflect on the week ahead and to Pray for our schools, our children and ourselves. And there will be pastries and good coffee!!
Project Turnaround – click here for more information about the proposals for Phase 2, and for your opportunity to feed back your thoughts.
Churchyard tidy up – can you help at the next tidy up on Sat 2nd November between 10am and 1pm? Tasks suitable for all ages. Everybody welcome, including children. Refreshments provided.
A Souls of our Shoes exhibition – available to visit in St Alphege during church opening hours from Sun 17th until Sun 24th November. The exhibit is a Mothers’ Union initiative to shine a spotlight on the voices of those who have walked away from domestic abuse and those who walk the journey with them. For more information please click here.
St Helen’s Christmas Fayre – have fun together and meet Father Christmas on Sat 30th November between 11am and 2pm. £1 for admission and free for kids, proceeds to Marie Curie and Lyndon Senior Phab Club. Lunches & refreshments provided.
Christmas cards – now available from the bookstall in St Alphege Church or the Parish Office. £5 for a pack of 10.
Job and volunteer vacancies can be found on our Vacancies page. We are currently seeking a Parish Safeguarding Coordinator and a District Safeguarding Coordinator.
Remembrance Poppy Installation – many thanks to all who have knitted and crocheted poppies – look out for news of the installation over coming days.
SMBC support – every first Tuesday of the month, Kerrie and Natalia from the Community Development Team will be in the foyer of the OBH from 12 noon to 3pm. For more information please click here.
We have a dream – click here to read Fr Nick’s response to the far right demonstrations in the summer.
Useful Documents to download
Join Us Online – Sunday 3rd November
Link to 10.30am Sung Eucharist from St Alphege Church
