Lent activities

Occurring
for 46 days, 1 hour
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

There's lots happening during the Lent season at Old Church. The attached poster gives details of walks, chances to explore prayer, opportunities to help in the churchyard and get creative. All are welcome, whether you've been coming here for your whole life or this is your first time.

Exploring Prayer

Occurring
for 29 days, 17 hours
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

We are offering a series of sessions to learn about, reflect on and try some different ways of praying. You are invited to come to any or all of these – there is no prior knowledge required.

Thursday sessions take place from 7-8.30pm at the Vicarage. For our session on Saturday 12th April, we will meet at the Abbey Road entrance to Warley Woods and spend some time outdoors in creation.

Thursday 13th March: Prayer and our lives
Thursday 20th March: The Lord’s Prayer
Thursday 27th March: Praying with art and music
Thursday 10th April: Contemplative Prayer
Saturday 12th April: Praying with nature: a walk

Holy Communion with Junior Church

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A sung service of Holy Communion with Junior Church for under 11s.

Evening Prayer

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 30 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Book of Common Prayer

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 45 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A said service of Holy Communion with reflection.

Make it for Mum at the Dorothy Parkes Centre

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Dorothy Parkes Centre
Address
Dorothy Parkes Centre

Make it for Mum is a chance for young people to come and make a simple card and gift for their mum or carer, reading for Mothering Sunday on March 30th.

It runs at the Dorothy Parkes Centre on Saturday 22nd March between 10am and 12noon and is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Second, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A sung service of Holy Communion, suitable for all ages.

Churchyard Action Morning

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A chance to come and work in the churchyard with others - tidying, picking litter, weeding and light gardening. We will begin with a safety briefing - please bring any small tools that might be useful. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided to fuel our work!

Please note we advise this is not a suitable activity for children for safety reasons.

Family Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion for all ages, with hymns, readings, learning and prayer.