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St Peter's stands on the south-west edge of the growing 'village' of Balsall Common, but aspires to be at the heart of the community and to bring the message of Christ to all who live nearby. It combines a tradition of 'high church' observance with recognition of modern needs and a desire to reach out to all who need Christ. Recently, our youth work has developed considerably, in partnership with nearby parish churches in Barston (St Swithins) and Hampton in Arden (St Mary & St Bartholomew) and at the Millenium Project Jubilee Centre.
There are also activities for all ages, including 'mother and toddlers' and older people. We have a very active social programme and welcome visitors and newcomers! An active programme of evangelistic activity is getting underway.....
We now start our main Sunday service at 9.30 - and this may allow us to make further changes or add new services. There are some later services too! We try to provide a varied selection of services to meet the different needs of people in the village area.
There are also activities for all ages, including 'mother and toddlers' and older people. We have a very active social programme and welcome visitors and newcomers! An active programme of evangelistic activity is getting underway.....
We now start our main Sunday service at 9.30 - and this may allow us to make further changes or add new services. There are some later services too! We try to provide a varied selection of services to meet the different needs of people in the village area.
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Revd Peter Thomas
St Peter's House
Holly Lane
Balsall Common
Coventry CV7 7EA
Tel: 01676 532721
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'Start' Course
An introductory course for people wanting to learn more about Christianity - it might be suitable for those not yet ready to embark on 'Alpha'. It aims to help people think about where they are going in their lives, discover the good news about Jesus - and assumes no previous knowledge about Christianity but aims to be enjoyable!
A new course begins on Monday 1st February at the Church: do come along - or ring 532721 for more information. No preparation necessary.... every Monday at 8:00 PM until Monday 8th March 2010 for 1 hour 'Pints of View'
An opportunity for men associated with St Peter's - whether as members of the congregation or husbands, partners and friends of female members (!!) to meet and chat over a drink, at "The White Horse" on Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common
Tuesday 16th February 2010 at 8:00 PM for 1 hour Sunday
Holy Communion
A Said Eucharist every Sunday morning at 8.00 am, following the BCP
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
A Said Eucharist every Sunday morning at 8.00 am, following the BCP
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Our Main Service
Now starting at 9.30, to allow us more flexibility for new times and forms of worship ... A sung Eucharist open to all is held most Sundays - unless we are having a Family Eucharist - which is even more open but may be less traditional; or a joint service with our partners in the local Methodist church - which is also very open but may be even less traditional! All our main services are followed by 'refreshments' in the Hall.
. every Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Now starting at 9.30, to allow us more flexibility for new times and forms of worship ... A sung Eucharist open to all is held most Sundays - unless we are having a Family Eucharist - which is even more open but may be less traditional; or a joint service with our partners in the local Methodist church - which is also very open but may be even less traditional! All our main services are followed by 'refreshments' in the Hall.
. every Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
"SWITCH" in the Hall
A new style way of approaching Family Worship, 'cafe style' church activity in the Hall, as a change from the traditional Communion service in the Church building. Suitable for families with young children, the worship lasts about 45 minutes, followed by refreshments. The 'cafe style' worship will be accompanied by the Band - all very informal....
Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
A new style way of approaching Family Worship, 'cafe style' church activity in the Hall, as a change from the traditional Communion service in the Church building. Suitable for families with young children, the worship lasts about 45 minutes, followed by refreshments. The 'cafe style' worship will be accompanied by the Band - all very informal....
Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
4Real
Youth Activity for the 11-15 age-group, with games, Bible study, fun, friendship and learning.
Starts with hot chocolate or other refreshments (coffee is also available!) and concludes with half an hour of worship NOTE - NO MEETING IN DECEMBER because of other Celebrations! see you on January 17th every first and third Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1½ hours
Youth Activity for the 11-15 age-group, with games, Bible study, fun, friendship and learning.
Starts with hot chocolate or other refreshments (coffee is also available!) and concludes with half an hour of worship NOTE - NO MEETING IN DECEMBER because of other Celebrations! see you on January 17th every first and third Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1½ hours
Choral Evensong
A monthly celebration of Evensong with choir and organ
Usually held on the first Sunday of each Month every first Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
A monthly celebration of Evensong with choir and organ
Usually held on the first Sunday of each Month every first Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
'Relevant'
An occasional 'alternative worship' event shared by the three churches of our local cluster group led by the youth team and young people, many of whom contribute in music and testimony. Time may vary: check Church newsletters and notices please!
Occasional - Watch out for posters! Please note that sometimes it may start earlier or later... We begin January 2010 with a 'Bang' : A 150 minutes of music and activity as a Youth Festival, at St Peter's Church Hall every fifth Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
An occasional 'alternative worship' event shared by the three churches of our local cluster group led by the youth team and young people, many of whom contribute in music and testimony. Time may vary: check Church newsletters and notices please!
Occasional - Watch out for posters! Please note that sometimes it may start earlier or later... We begin January 2010 with a 'Bang' : A 150 minutes of music and activity as a Youth Festival, at St Peter's Church Hall every fifth Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
FFWD
An opportunity for older teenagers (16+) to explore Christian Living, with the Bible and some shared food and games; Fun, Fellowship, Worship and Discipleship (FFWD!)
At St Peter's Hall: starts with worship (shared with the end of 4-Real) and finishes when the discussion stops! NOTE - NO MEETING IN DECEMBER because of other Celebrations! see you on January 17th every first and third Sunday at 7:00 PM for 1½ hours
An opportunity for older teenagers (16+) to explore Christian Living, with the Bible and some shared food and games; Fun, Fellowship, Worship and Discipleship (FFWD!)
At St Peter's Hall: starts with worship (shared with the end of 4-Real) and finishes when the discussion stops! NOTE - NO MEETING IN DECEMBER because of other Celebrations! see you on January 17th every first and third Sunday at 7:00 PM for 1½ hours
Monday
Morning Prayer
Come and join our Vicar to pray for the day ahead.
Every Weekday Monday at 8:30 AM for ¼ hour
Come and join our Vicar to pray for the day ahead.
Every Weekday Monday at 8:30 AM for ¼ hour
'Start' Course
An introductory course for people wanting to learn more about Christianity - it might be suitable for those not yet ready to embark on 'Alpha'. It aims to help people think about where they are going in their lives, discover the good news about Jesus - and assumes no previous knowledge about Christianity but aims to be enjoyable!
A new course begins on Monday 1st February at the Church: do come along - or ring 532721 for more information. No preparation necessary.... every Monday at 8:00 PM for 1 hour until Monday 8th March 2010
An introductory course for people wanting to learn more about Christianity - it might be suitable for those not yet ready to embark on 'Alpha'. It aims to help people think about where they are going in their lives, discover the good news about Jesus - and assumes no previous knowledge about Christianity but aims to be enjoyable!
A new course begins on Monday 1st February at the Church: do come along - or ring 532721 for more information. No preparation necessary.... every Monday at 8:00 PM for 1 hour until Monday 8th March 2010
Tuesday
Morning Prayer
Come and join our Vicar to pray for the day ahead.
Every Weekday Tuesday at 8:30 AM for ¼ hour
Come and join our Vicar to pray for the day ahead.
Every Weekday Tuesday at 8:30 AM for ¼ hour
'Men and God'
The group meets in the church and uses the time in exploring the turns and pitfalls of men's spiritual journeys - all men are welcome to join, for one or more meetings.
Check the weekly newsletter on Sunday! every Tuesday at 9:15 AM for 1 hour
The group meets in the church and uses the time in exploring the turns and pitfalls of men's spiritual journeys - all men are welcome to join, for one or more meetings.
Check the weekly newsletter on Sunday! every Tuesday at 9:15 AM for 1 hour
'Refresh'
A discussion group, for those recently confirmed or who want to start exploring their faith and the Bible, meets in the Baptistry for one hour only! No prior knowledge or preparation required.
Every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
A discussion group, for those recently confirmed or who want to start exploring their faith and the Bible, meets in the Baptistry for one hour only! No prior knowledge or preparation required.
Every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Wednesday
Morning Prayer
Come and join our Vicar to pray for the day ahead.
Every Weekday Wednesday at 8:30 AM for ¼ hour
Come and join our Vicar to pray for the day ahead.
Every Weekday Wednesday at 8:30 AM for ¼ hour
Holy Communion
Holy Communion (using Common Worship) - followed by Study Group in the Baptistry
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
Holy Communion (using Common Worship) - followed by Study Group in the Baptistry
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
House Groups
A number of groups meet as 'house groups'. There are occasional Bible study meetings and a prayer group, but the most regular occur on Wednesdays - one in the morning (at the church in the Baptistry, at 10.00 am) and one in the evening ("Exploring Faith"), usually at Templars Cottage, at 7.45 pm (fortnightly, from 20th January 2010). All are welcome and no preparation is required!
And every Wednesday at 10.00 following Communion - all welcome. Phone 534700 to check about the Wednesday Morning event, and 532389 for the Wednesday evening group. every Wednesday at 7:45 PM for 1½ hours
A number of groups meet as 'house groups'. There are occasional Bible study meetings and a prayer group, but the most regular occur on Wednesdays - one in the morning (at the church in the Baptistry, at 10.00 am) and one in the evening ("Exploring Faith"), usually at Templars Cottage, at 7.45 pm (fortnightly, from 20th January 2010). All are welcome and no preparation is required!
And every Wednesday at 10.00 following Communion - all welcome. Phone 534700 to check about the Wednesday Morning event, and 532389 for the Wednesday evening group. every Wednesday at 7:45 PM for 1½ hours
Thursday
Morning Prayer
Come and join our Vicar to pray for the day ahead.
Every Weekday Thursday at 8:30 AM for ¼ hour
Come and join our Vicar to pray for the day ahead.
Every Weekday Thursday at 8:30 AM for ¼ hour
Friday
Morning Prayer
Come and join our Vicar to pray for the day ahead.
Every Weekday Friday at 8:30 AM for ¼ hour
Come and join our Vicar to pray for the day ahead.
Every Weekday Friday at 8:30 AM for ¼ hour
Play and Stay
A chance for Mums and pre-school children to get together for creative activity and self-help support in a church-based environment. There are toys, refreshments and a programme of planned activities (and some unplanned) !
Term Time only: closed at half-terms every Friday at 1:30 PM for 1½ hours
A chance for Mums and pre-school children to get together for creative activity and self-help support in a church-based environment. There are toys, refreshments and a programme of planned activities (and some unplanned) !
Term Time only: closed at half-terms every Friday at 1:30 PM for 1½ hours
Saturday
Garden Upkeep
We welcome all volunteers to help keep the Church gardens and grounds looking their best - no skill or training required. Meets at 10am on the first Saturday of every month. Ring Terry for more information (532085)
(May be suspended or rescheduled in bad weather and in winter.) every first Saturday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
We welcome all volunteers to help keep the Church gardens and grounds looking their best - no skill or training required. Meets at 10am on the first Saturday of every month. Ring Terry for more information (532085)
(May be suspended or rescheduled in bad weather and in winter.) every first Saturday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Grand Jumble Sale
Every six months, a grand Jumble Sale: Queues start early for bargains!
If you missed this one, there's another chance in February 2010.
Saturday 27th February 2010 at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 7283
Built: 1871
Architect: UNKNOWN
Style of worship: Serving a local community through both evangelical and traditional approaches
Built: 1871
Architect: UNKNOWN
Style of worship: Serving a local community through both evangelical and traditional approaches
Archdeaconry: ASTON (522)
Deanery: SOLIHULL (52210)
Benefice: Balsall Common (02/009BF)
Parish Legal Name: ST. PETER BALSALL COMMON (520153)
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