All events Calendar

Here you will find details of our regular and special services, as well as events in our church and the local community. Please contact us for more details.

Family Craft at the Dorothy Parkes Centre

Saturday 02 May 2026, Saturday 20 June 2026 at for 2 hours
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Free, family-friendly craft sessions for all ages! Each session will involve things to make and do, a prayer activity, story and drinks and snacks. Free and for all ages - children must bring an adult with them.

The session on 1st April is at the later time of 1-3pm.

Family Communion

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

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

Evening Prayer

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

A service of Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer.

Occasionally there will be an alternative service celebrating the seasons or other aspects of church life; please check the full listing for these details.

Holy Communion

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

A said service of Holy Communion with reflection.

Occasionally this service is replaced by Morning Prayer, said at 10am.

Dying Matters Coffee Drop In

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

As part of Dying Matters Week, this afternoon is a chance to drop in to Old Church, to ask questions about death and dying, funerals, church - anything. There will be tea, coffee and cake, all in the peace of our beautiful building. You are welcome here.

Holy Communion

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

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

Farsi Bible Study

Sunday 08 March 2026, Sunday 10 May 2026, Sunday 07 June 2026, Sunday 05 July 2026, Sunday 09 August 2026, Sunday 13 September 2026, Sunday 11 October 2026, Sunday 08 November 2026, Sunday 13 December 2026 at for 45 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Meeting monthly after the morning service (12.15pm) and in church, this friendly group explores the day's gospel reading. We are a mixture of English and Farsi speakers, and can usually offer translation for those who would welcome that. All are welcome - we would love to meet you and explore the Bible together.

Ascension Day Service

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

This year, we celebrate Ascension with colleagues from across Warley and Edgbaston Deanery. The service is at 7.30pm on Thursday 14th May, and will include a farewell to Area Dean Revd Mike Sermon.

Churchyard Gardening 2026

Saturday 28 February 2026, Saturday 04 April 2026, Saturday 16 May 2026, Saturday 04 July 2026, Saturday 08 August 2026, Saturday 12 September 2026, Saturday 17 October 2026 at for 2 hours
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Join in with some gardening, litter picking and general maintenance of our beautiful churchyard; caring for creation and for our community.

Holy Communion with Junior Church

Sunday 22 March 2026, Sunday 19 April 2026, Sunday 26 April 2026, Sunday 17 May 2026, Sunday 24 May 2026, Sunday 21 June 2026, Sunday 28 June 2026, Sunday 19 July 2026, Sunday 26 July 2026 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A sung service of Holy Communion with Junior Church for 4-11 year olds.

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English language Bible study

Monday 27 April 2026, Monday 18 May 2026, Monday 29 June 2026, Monday 20 July 2026 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Vicarage
The Vicarage

This friendly and informal group meets once a month on a Monday evening at the Vicarage, to discuss and reflect on the coming Sunday's gospel reading together. You need no special knowledge, just a willingness to reflect, learn and listen to one another and to God.

Meeting on 16th February, 27th April, 18th May, 29th June and 20th July.

Celebrating Pentecost

for 3 hours, 45 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

We celebrate Pentecost with a Communion service with Junior Church, followed by a bring and share lunch at the Dorothy Parkes Centre!