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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.
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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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CAP Money - Christians Against Poverty
St Peter's seeks to use the 'CAP' approach of budget advice and training to help people manage their income and outgoings when money is short - supported by a Christian faith and advisors: we have run a series of 3 training sessions on 'how to live on a budget' using the approach of "Christians Against Poverty" - free!!! If there is demand we shall re-run this ...... Please contact the Vicarage (532721) or Brian Hornsby (01676 532793) to indicate your interest.
We shall run this as often as there is demand. at for 1½ hours 
"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 is accompanied by the Band - all very informal, with activities for all ages and needs ....
Always trying something new! Recently we have had interactive Baptism, and all sorts of other fun and worship. Look out for the warning notice outside the church in the week before it happens.
every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour 
Grand Jumble Sale
Every six months, a grand Jumble Sale: Queues start early for bargains!
Kindly people from the village also bring their 'stuff' to be sold and help us raise funds.
Saturday 25th February 2012 at 2:30 PM for 1½ hours
Sunday
Holy Communion
A Said Eucharist every Sunday morning at 8.00 am, in the traditional format.
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
A Said Eucharist every Sunday morning at 8.00 am, in the traditional format.
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.
On most 'Third Sundays', we have 'SWITCH' services which are even less formal, and amined at families with children. every first second fourth and fifth 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.
On most 'Third Sundays', we have 'SWITCH' services which are even less formal, and amined at families with children. every first second fourth and fifth 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 is accompanied by the Band - all very informal, with activities for all ages and needs ....
Always trying something new! Recently we have had interactive Baptism, and all sorts of other fun and worship. Look out for the warning notice outside the church in the week before it happens. 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 is accompanied by the Band - all very informal, with activities for all ages and needs ....
Always trying something new! Recently we have had interactive Baptism, and all sorts of other fun and worship. Look out for the warning notice outside the church in the week before it happens. every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
This provides a short, quiet service which may be suitable also for those seeking a shorter, more reflective or later opportunity to take Communion: There is coffee and an opportunity to meet the rest of the congregation before the service, in the Hall from 10.30 am.
Every third Sunday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
This provides a short, quiet service which may be suitable also for those seeking a shorter, more reflective or later opportunity to take Communion: There is coffee and an opportunity to meet the rest of the congregation before the service, in the Hall from 10.30 am.
Every third Sunday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Choral Evensong
A monthly celebration of Evensong with choir and organ
Usually held on the first Sunday of each Month - All Welcome - the Choir will welcome your presence! 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 - All Welcome - the Choir will welcome your presence! every first Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
'Relevant'
We sometimes have an occasional 'alternative worship' event shared by the three churches of our local cluster group and their young people. We hope to re-start these. Time may vary: check Church newsletters and notices please!
Occasional - Watch out for posters! Please note that sometimes it may start earlier or later... Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
We sometimes have an occasional 'alternative worship' event shared by the three churches of our local cluster group and their young people. We hope to re-start these. Time may vary: check Church newsletters and notices please!
Occasional - Watch out for posters! Please note that sometimes it may start earlier or later... Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
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
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
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 Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning (Wednesday at the church in the Baptistry, at 10.00 am). Tuesday evenings alternate between an introductory group for those approaching confirmation or recently confirmed, ('Refresh') held in the Baptistry, and one for more robust discussion in the evening ("Exploring Faith"), usually at Templars Cottage, at 7.45 pm (fortnightly). All are welcome and no preparation is required! See Church newsletters or magazine, and notice boards, for details.
Phone 01676 534700 to check about the Wednesday Morning event, and 01676 532389 for the Tuesday evening groups. every Tuesday 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 Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning (Wednesday at the church in the Baptistry, at 10.00 am). Tuesday evenings alternate between an introductory group for those approaching confirmation or recently confirmed, ('Refresh') held in the Baptistry, and one for more robust discussion in the evening ("Exploring Faith"), usually at Templars Cottage, at 7.45 pm (fortnightly). All are welcome and no preparation is required! See Church newsletters or magazine, and notice boards, for details.
Phone 01676 534700 to check about the Wednesday Morning event, and 01676 532389 for the Tuesday evening groups. every Tuesday at 7:45 PM for 1½ hours
'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.
Alternate Tuesdays! Ring 01676 532389 for details or to confirm! Tuesday at 8:00 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.
Alternate Tuesdays! Ring 01676 532389 for details or to confirm! Tuesday at 8:00 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 a Study Group in the Baptistry
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
Holy Communion (using Common Worship) - followed by a Study Group in the Baptistry
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
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
Coffee Together
The 'Churches Together' group in Balsall Common welcome all to a regular event at the Jubilee Centre, in the village centre, on Saturday mornings, for coffee (or tea) and home made cakes, and to meet members of our congregations
Every first Saturday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
The 'Churches Together' group in Balsall Common welcome all to a regular event at the Jubilee Centre, in the village centre, on Saturday mornings, for coffee (or tea) and home made cakes, and to meet members of our congregations
Every first Saturday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
Burns Night
This has become a fixture on the local social calendar but once again, all tickets have sold out in advance: contact Chris Hughes in case there are any 'return' tickets or to go on the waiting list: Tel 01676 532085
Saturday 4th February 2012 at 7:00 PM for 4 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
Archdeaconry: ASTON (522)
Deanery: SOLIHULL (52210)
Benefice: Balsall Common (02/009BF)
Parish Legal Name: St. Peter Balsall Common (520153 2/153)
CofE Church Info: (602153 2/153)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/7283/
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Current Editor: Mark Johnson
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St Peter Corner of Holly Lane & Balsall Street East, Near Heart of England Secondary School (Gipsy Lane), Balsall Common, West Midlands, CV7 7EA
