Parakeet Playgroup

Occurring
Every Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's Church Hall and garden
Address
St Hilda's Church Hall and garden, Abbey Road, Smethwick, B67 5NQ

Join us every Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 am for a delightful weekly art and nature playgroup, specially designed for families with children aged 0-5 years. Supported by Arts Council England, this is a wonderful opportunity for little ones to explore their creativity and connect with nature in a fun, nurturing environment.

To learn more and reserve your place, simply click "more info" below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note, the playgroup runs during term time only.

Gardening

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

From spring through autumn, we invite volunteers to help tend the church front gardens on the first Saturday of each month, weather permitting. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just curious to give it a try, you’re warmly welcome to join us for all or part of a session! Some bring their own tools, while others use those we provide at the church—either way, your help makes a difference.

If you have any queries, please speak to Rob Eaton or Anne Harris. We'd love to see you there!

Weather permitting!

Repair Café

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's Bearwood
Address
St Mary's Bearwood, Bearwood Rd, Bearwood, Smethwick, B66 4BX, United Kingdom

Our neighbouring church, St Mary’s, Bearwood, hosts a monthly Repair Café, usually on the first Saturday of the month. Their skilled repair team is ready to help fix any items you bring, saving the environment, one repair at a time!

St John's Harborne also have a Repair Cafe, usually every second and fourth Saturday in the month. Please do check each church's website before attending in case dates and times change.

CAMEO

Occurring
Every Monday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Hilda's Church Hall
Address
St Hilda's Church Hall, at the rear of the church.

Start off your week with a smile at CAMEO! (Come and Meet Each Other)

Join us for a friendly, lively gathering for those over 65 - filled with fun, food, friendship, and a variety of activities! CAMEO is a wonderful way to connect, relax, and enjoy a warm community atmosphere.

The cost is just £3, which includes refreshments and a light lunch. To learn more, simply get in touch at 07942 358094 or [email protected]. We’d love to welcome you!

Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us for Tuesday Morning Prayer

Everyone is warmly welcome to gather with us on Tuesdays in the choir vestry (please enter through the back door). We share in Morning Prayer from Common Worship and enjoy a relaxed time for open reflection and discussion on the day’s readings, along with extemporary prayer. It’s a lovely chance to connect, reflect, and support one another in faith.

Open Church

Occurring
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at for 7 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Come for a moment of peace and reflection at our church, open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm for private prayer. Whether you’re looking for a quiet space to meditate, reflect, seek solace or just want to have a look around, you are warmly welcomed to visit.

Midweek Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us for a peaceful midweek Holy Communion service. Held on most Wednesdays, though occasionally, a traditional service of Morning Prayer may be held instead. This peaceful gathering, using Common Worship, offers a time for reflection and spiritual renewal. Whether you're seeking a moment of calm or a deeper connection, you are welcome to join us.

Classical Music Concert - Pianist

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
St Hilda's, Warley Woods, Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us for an afternoon of classical piano music. This free concert is offered in partnership with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Light refreshments are available after each concert, and there is usually an opportunity to talk with the performer(s). The concerts are free, but donations for church funds are welcome.

For more information, please email [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to an afternoon of beautiful music and please spread the information to anyone else who may be interested!

Table Tennis Club

Occurring
Saturday 15 February 2025, Saturday 01 March 2025, Saturday 15 March 2025, Saturday 12 April 2025, Saturday 26 April 2025 at for 2 hours
Venue
St Hilda's Church Hall
Address
St Hilda's Church Hall, Abbey Road, Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

New members of all skill levels are warmly welcomed! Sessions are £2.50 per adult and £1.50 for under-18s, who must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We aim to meet twice a month—please check back here for upcoming dates. Bats and balls are provided, and you’re welcome to bring along your own drinks and snacks.

Palm Sunday - Family Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

You’re warmly invited to our Family Palm Sunday Service as we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Come and worship with us as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week.

Youth Group

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Hilda's Church Hall
Address
St Hilda's Church Hall, at the rear of the church.

We invite all young people in school years 7-11 to our monthly youth group! Come along for an evening filled with food, creative activities, engaging conversations, and fun games. We meet in the hall where we explore faith together and enjoy each other’s company. All our leaders are DBS checked.

New faces are always welcome, so don’t hesitate to get in touch to learn more. We can’t wait to see you there!

Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

We invite you to come together with us for Holy Communion Services throughout Holy Week as we remember and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.

Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
St Hilda's, Warley Woods, Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

We invite you to come together with us for Holy Communion Services throughout Holy Week as we remember and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.

Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
St Hilda's, Warley Woods, Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

We invite you to come together with us for Holy Communion Services throughout Holy Week as we remember and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.

Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

We invite you to come together with us for Holy Communion Services throughout Holy Week as we remember and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.

Maundy Thursday - Shared meal, followed by Holy Communion and stripping of the altar

Occurring
for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

We warmly invite you to join us for our Maundy Thursday Service, a special evening of reflection, fellowship, and worship, shared with our friends from Warley Woods Methodist Church.

The evening will include:

- A Shared Meal with our church family in the hall at 6:30pm

- Holy Communion, commemorating the Last Supper at 7:30pm

- The Stripping of the Altar, symbolising the solemnity of the evening at 8:30pm

Good Friday - Walk of Witness

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us this Good Friday as we come together in worship and reflection on the profound sacrifice of Christ. Following the service, we will take part in a Walk of Witness to Bearwood, journeying together in remembrance of Jesus’ path to the cross. All are welcome. We look forward to walking with you.

Good Friday - open church

Occurring
for 5 hours
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

On Good Friday the church will be open for private prayer until 5pm.

Good Friday - Evening Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Warley Woods Methodist Church
Address
Warley Woods Methodist Church, 1 Maurice Rd, Smethwick, B67 5LR

Join us for a peaceful and contemplative Good Friday evening service, as we gather with friends from local churches to reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and love.

Holy Saturday - open church and garden pilgrimage

Occurring
for 7 hours
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

On Holy Saturday the church will be open for prayer and the garden will be open for a pilgrimage.

Holy Saturday - Prayer Vigil

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us for a prayerful and peaceful Easter Vigil, as we watch and wait in anticipation of the resurrection. If the weather allows, we’ll gather in the garden under the night sky, embracing the stillness and hope. All are welcome to come and watch, wait, and pray.

Easter Sunday - sunrise service

Occurring
for 15 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Come and celebrate the joy of the resurrection at our Easter Sunrise Service! We will gather outside to light the Paschal Candle, symbolising Christ, the Light of the World, and then process it into the church as we welcome the hope of Easter morning. All are welcome.

Easter Sunday - Sung Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
St Hilda's, Warley Woods, Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Celebrate the joy of Easter with us at our Sung Holy Communion service as we rejoice in the resurrection of Christ!

Classical Guitar Recital

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us for an evening of classical guitar music by Amalia Dyson-Carroll.

Tickets £10 on the door.

Light refreshments are available after each concert, and there is usually an opportunity to talk with the performer(s).

For more information, please email [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of beautiful music and please spread the information to anyone else who may be interested!

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

The APCM is an annual meeting where our community gathers to hear updates across various areas of ministry, learn the latest news, and reflect on how we are progressing as a church, an organisation, and a charity. We'll also discuss plans for the year ahead and beyond.

During the meeting, votes will be held for various official church positions, where vacancies exist. Only members of the electoral roll can vote or be elected.

This year, the electoral roll is being renewed from scratch. If you would like to join for the first time or remain on it, you must complete a form (click the link below to download it). Paper copies will be available in the porch. Please return completed forms to Liz Farrier or place them in the box in the porch by Easter Sunday, 20th April.

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Christian Aid Family Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

This week's Family Service will include a collection for Christian Aid.

Everyone is invited to our informal service held on the second Sunday of each month! This is a wonderful opportunity for all ages to come together in a relaxed atmosphere, where we share in worship, music, and engaging activities. It's a time to connect with others, reflect, and celebrate our community.

After the service, you’re warmly invited to stay for refreshments - a wonderful chance to enjoy conversations and catch up with others in our church family.

Click "More Info" below to view the latest pew sheet and discover more about our upcoming services.

Ascension Day Holy Communion Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us for a special Ascension Day Holy Communion Service as we come together in worship and celebration.

This year, it is our turn to host the service in partnership with Smethwick Old Church, and we warmly welcome you to share in this sacred occasion.

Ascension Day marks the moment, 40 days after Easter, when Jesus ascended into heaven, completing his earthly ministry and preparing the way for the Holy Spirit to come at Pentecost.

Let us gather in faith and fellowship as we commemorate Christ’s ascension. We look forward to welcoming you!

Pondering Together: Pondering prayer (part 2)

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Choir Vestry
Address
Choir Vestry, St. Hilda's Church, Abbey Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Pondering together is a monthly gathering in the choir vestry on a Saturday morning at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome as we talk about faith, learning together. Every other month will be a topic to help us think about a practical element of our faith, and the other will be exploring a topic that can be seen as taboo.

Community Litter Pick

Occurring
Thursday 12 June 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
Meet outside Micheal's News and Off Licence
Address
Meet outside Micheal's News and Off Licence, Thimblemill / Katherine Road, B67 5QY, United Kingdom

Put on your gloves and join us for litter picking as we follow the parish boundary, helping to make our community cleaner and greener. Come along and make a difference! We have a limited number of litter pickers and high vis vests available, bring your own if you have them. Please bring gloves!

We will running these three times a year, please check back for future dates.