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 07514 373400
VACANCY
Director of Ministry for Children, Youth, and Families
This thriving parish with three district churches is looking for someone who will offer inspirational leadership in this vital area of our parish’s mission and ministry. As well as having significant relevant experience, this person will be enthusiastic, energetic, well-organised, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian.
This is a full-time position accountable to the Incumbent.
Competitive salary of £28000-32000 dependent on skills and experience.
Closing date – 11th July 2025
For more details and application, please click here.
SAFEGUARDING
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 recital this week.
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. This week is Callum Alger (Organ).
Eucharist at St Alphege – Thursday 10th July at 10.30am.
Monthly Bible Study Group – Second Saturday of every month – the next session will be on 12th July, 10am, Room 5 OBH. Please note change of venue for this week only.
St Alphege Church is open to visitors on weekdays from 10am to 3pm
and on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12 noon.
On Friday mornings there is a Warm Welcome when refreshments are available.
———————————————————–
Sunday 13th July – Fourth Sunday after Trinity
St Alphege
8.00am – Said Eucharist
9.15am – All Age Holy Communion
11.00am – Civic Service
5.00pm – Evensong
St Michael’s
10.30am – Eucharist at Oak Cottage Primary School, Greswold Road, B91 1DY.
Saturday 12th July – Head, Heart & Hands: Exploring the ‘Jesus Prayer’, 11.15am at St Michael’s Chapel (B91 1BS).
Led by Revd Roger Chamberlain.
Wednesday 23rd July – Introduction to the poetry of George Herbert, 7.30pm at St Michael’s Chapel (B91 1BS).
To book for either of these events, please contact the parish office on 0121 705 5350 or email: admin@solihullparish.org.uk
St Helen’s
10.00am – Morning Prayer
Healing and Wholeness Worship will next take place on Sunday 20th July at 6.30pm.
NEWS and NOTICES
Summer 2025 at St Alphege – In the school summer holidays, there will be special activities for children during the 10.30am Sunday services at St Alphege based on Old Testament stories from the My Big Story Bible by Tom Wright. For more information please follow this link.
Linda’s Retirement – Linda Hicks is retiring at the end of this school term in July. We are organising a picnic and a collection as thanks for her years of commitment to our parish families and local schools. Please click here for more information.
Head, Heart & Hands: Exploring the ‘Jesus Prayer’ – Saturday 12th July at 11.15am at St Michael’s Chapel. To book please call 0121 705 5350 or email: admin@solihullparish.org.uk.
Children Summer activities – Starts from Sunday 20th July, Old Testament stories activities for children during 10.30am Sunday services, please click this link
Oliver Bird Hall Car Parking Scheme – The car parking facilities are now managed by UKPS car parking company. For more information please follow this link.
Eucharist with focus on Healing – NEW monthly services which includes an invitation to receive prayer ministry with laying on of hands and anointing will take place at St Helen’s Church, 6.30pm, on the third Sunday of each month.
The Church of England’s House of Bishops has issued a statement on the situation in Gaza.
For more information please click this link
New Electoral Roll 2025 – Every 6 years parishes are required to create a new electoral roll. Anyone who has been baptised and who either lives or who regularly worships within the parish is entitled to be enrolled. For further information and how to enrol, please follow this link .
Project Turnaround – click here for more information about the proposals for Phase 2, and for your opportunity to feed back your thoughts.
Job and volunteer vacancies can be found on our Vacancies page. We are currently seeking a Director of Ministry for Children, Youth, and Families, Parish Safeguarding Coordinator and a District Safeguarding Coordinator.
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.
Useful Documents to download
Join Us Online – Sunday 6th July
Link to join 10.30am Sung Eucharist from St Alphege Church
