West Bromwich. The Ecumenical Parish of St. Andrew, Carters Green, West Bromwich
West Bromwich. The Ecumenical Parish of St. Andrew, Carters Green, West Bromwich
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St Andrew's is THE inclusive and welcoming Church of England and The Methodist Church for the Carters Green, Claypit Lane and Tantany area. Accept NO imitations.
As a Church of England and Methodist Ecumenical Partnership we share worship together. We don't have Church of England services at one time and Methodist ones at another. That would be far too simple. Methodist and Church of England members worship side by side. Many are members of both churches.
If you walk through our doors on Sunday morning you could find either of our ministers leading worship (unless they're skiving somewhere else that is : ). Although the Revd Mike Claridge is paid by the Church of England and the Revd Phil Thomas by the Methodist Church they like to think they are interchangable. All we can say is, You decide!
We don't take ourselves too seriously at St Andrew's. There's usually laughter in the service and sometimes it's intentional. The Gospel is full of joy and laughter. Come and explore it with us.
Neither are we flippant about our faith. There are times when we have to be a little more reflective and if you're passing through a rough time we're here for you as well.
Our ministers don't deal in certainty. Faith is about questioning. Strong faith is about having courage to doubt. We believe that the opposite of faith isn't doubt. Instead the opposite of faith is certainty.
Come and explore the paths of your doubts with us.
Come and have your certainties challenged.
Although our worship is early on a Sunday morning - when the sparrows are still coughing - you won't find it too much of a rude awakening. Worship is dignified but friendly and traditional but informal. So you won't be too shaken by the experience. If you want your worship to be "swinging from the chandeliers" we may not be your sort of place. Then again we don't rely on amplifiers, computers and music groups - so we keep worshipping even when there's a power cut.
Towards the end of our 9.30 am Sunday Service, around 10.30, you may feel we've been invaded! That's when the Sunday School come down to join us. Children are always welcome at the Sunday School which starts at 9.30 am.
We hope to see you soon
As a Church of England and Methodist Ecumenical Partnership we share worship together. We don't have Church of England services at one time and Methodist ones at another. That would be far too simple. Methodist and Church of England members worship side by side. Many are members of both churches.
If you walk through our doors on Sunday morning you could find either of our ministers leading worship (unless they're skiving somewhere else that is : ). Although the Revd Mike Claridge is paid by the Church of England and the Revd Phil Thomas by the Methodist Church they like to think they are interchangable. All we can say is, You decide!
We don't take ourselves too seriously at St Andrew's. There's usually laughter in the service and sometimes it's intentional. The Gospel is full of joy and laughter. Come and explore it with us.
Neither are we flippant about our faith. There are times when we have to be a little more reflective and if you're passing through a rough time we're here for you as well.
Our ministers don't deal in certainty. Faith is about questioning. Strong faith is about having courage to doubt. We believe that the opposite of faith isn't doubt. Instead the opposite of faith is certainty.
Come and explore the paths of your doubts with us.
Come and have your certainties challenged.
Although our worship is early on a Sunday morning - when the sparrows are still coughing - you won't find it too much of a rude awakening. Worship is dignified but friendly and traditional but informal. So you won't be too shaken by the experience. If you want your worship to be "swinging from the chandeliers" we may not be your sort of place. Then again we don't rely on amplifiers, computers and music groups - so we keep worshipping even when there's a power cut.
Towards the end of our 9.30 am Sunday Service, around 10.30, you may feel we've been invaded! That's when the Sunday School come down to join us. Children are always welcome at the Sunday School which starts at 9.30 am.
We hope to see you soon
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Mike Claridge
St Andrew's Vicarage
Oakwood Street
West Bromwich
B70 9SN
Tel: 0121 553 1871
- Regular Services and Events
Sunday
Eucharist and Sunday School
The heart of Christian worship with the sharing of bread and wine as our Communion in Christ.
Every Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
The heart of Christian worship with the sharing of bread and wine as our Communion in Christ.
Every Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Service and Communion
Family style worship in the context of the sharing of bread and wine.
Every first Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Family style worship in the context of the sharing of bread and wine.
Every first Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
African (Zimbabwean) Style Worship
St Andrew's hosts "Forward in Faith Ministries" which is a church worshipping in a Zimbabwean tradition. This organisation has no connection with the Anglican organisation of the similar name.
Every Sunday at 12:00 PM for 2 hours
St Andrew's hosts "Forward in Faith Ministries" which is a church worshipping in a Zimbabwean tradition. This organisation has no connection with the Anglican organisation of the similar name.
Every Sunday at 12:00 PM for 2 hours
Monday
Open Door
Call in for tea, coffee and a chat.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday every Monday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
Call in for tea, coffee and a chat.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday every Monday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
Mothers' Union
A world-wide organisation committed to helping family life at home and abroad.
Every third Monday at 2:30 PM for 1 hour
A world-wide organisation committed to helping family life at home and abroad.
Every third Monday at 2:30 PM for 1 hour
Boys Brigade and Girls Association
For 8 to 15 year olds
Every Monday at 6:45 PM for 1½ hours
For 8 to 15 year olds
Every Monday at 6:45 PM for 1½ hours
Ladies Fellowship
A social and informative monthly gathering
Every fourth Monday at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
A social and informative monthly gathering
Every fourth Monday at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
Tuesday
The Eucharist
Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for 25 minutes
Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for 25 minutes
Lent Course: Praying with Luke's Gospel (Daytime session)
This year's Lent Course will be "Praying with Luke's Gospel"
Tuesday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes. from Tuesday 23rd February 2010 until Tuesday 23rd March 2010
This year's Lent Course will be "Praying with Luke's Gospel"
Tuesday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes. from Tuesday 23rd February 2010 until Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Anchor Boys and Girls
Junior branch of the Boys Brigade and Girls Association for 5 - 7 year olds
Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM for 1½ hours
Junior branch of the Boys Brigade and Girls Association for 5 - 7 year olds
Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM for 1½ hours
Wednesday
Teddy Bear Club
Parent/Carer and Toddler Group. Every Wednesday in term time.
Wednesday (term time) every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours
Parent/Carer and Toddler Group. Every Wednesday in term time.
Wednesday (term time) every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours
Open Door
Call in for tea, coffee and a chat.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
Call in for tea, coffee and a chat.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
Lent Course: Praying with Luke's Gospel (Evening session)
This year's Lent Course will be "Praying with Luke's Gospel"
Wednesday at 5:30 PM for 1 hour and 10 minutes. from Wednesday 24th February 2010 until Wednesday 24th March 2010
This year's Lent Course will be "Praying with Luke's Gospel"
Wednesday at 5:30 PM for 1 hour and 10 minutes. from Wednesday 24th February 2010 until Wednesday 24th March 2010
Thursday
Open Door
Call in for tea, coffee and a chat.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday every Thursday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
Call in for tea, coffee and a chat.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday every Thursday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 4608
Built: 1924
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: The Bishop of Lichfield and the Incumbent of West Bromwich All Saints
Built: 1924
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: The Bishop of Lichfield and the Incumbent of West Bromwich All Saints
Archdeaconry: WALSALL (204)
Deanery: WEST BROMWICH (20404)
Benefice: W Bromwich St Andr w Ch Ch (20/413BL)
Parish Legal Name: WEST BROMWICH ST. ANDREW WITH CHRIST CHURCH (200191)
Basic Parish information (20/191)