Free Talk! David and Pam Humphries: How we got here - the story of Birmingham's Back to Back Houses

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Experienced speakers and tour guides David and Pam Humphries give an intriguing talk on the story of the back to back housing in Birmingham. Find out what was happening in Brummagem Town in the 18th and 19th centuries that led to half the population living in back to back housing... and why they subsequently disappeared...

Holy Mass with hymns

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour, 10 mins
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Holy Communion with hymns in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, followed by a cup of tea and time for getting to know each other. All are welcome. We are an inclusive church. There is a play area for little children.

Please see 'current homily/sermons' tab on home page for a text of the Homily or sermon.

evening prayer on zoom

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5589842329
Address
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5589842329

A friendly gathering from several different churches, and those who worship from home, following evening prayer from Common Worship, with a hymn, reading (for the Sunday from the lectionary), psalm, reflection and prayers, with a little time to chat afterwards. The web link can be found above
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5589842329

Wednesday evening Midweek Holy Mass

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Said Holy Communion, half an hour of holy gentle time-out with God. Everyone welcome

online Compline / night prayer

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
online facebook
Address
online facebook

Half an hour informal compline on facebook live, using a range of liturgy from Celtic to Mediaeval Plainsong. An order of service can be emailed at request

Coffee morning

Occurring
Thursday 14 May 2026, Thursday 28 May 2026, Thursday 11 June 2026, Thursday 25 June 2026, Thursday 09 July 2026, Thursday 23 July 2026, Thursday 06 August 2026, Thursday 20 August 2026, Thursday 03 September 2026, Thursday 17 September 2026, Thursday 01 October 2026, Thursday 15 October 2026, Thursday 29 October 2026, Thursday 12 November 2026, Thursday 26 November 2026 at for 2 hours
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

informal coffee morning - just a warm safe space to get to know the neighbours. All are welcome, all age.

every other week / fortnightly

Evening Prayer

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

A gentle evening prayer, with friendship and chance to chat and explore - contact [email protected] for further information and for location

StoryTime!

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Friday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

For families, carers and pre-school children. Come along and gather informally for a children's story, a little activity, a song and a prayer. All followed by refreshments. Donations welcome, but no charge. All are welcome.

Craft and Chat

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Do you like to chat? Do you like to craft while you chat? Do you like a cuppa and a couple of biscuits? Well... come along and join in on the third Wednesday of every month 2- 4pm. Bring your own projects to work on, or enjoy watching and learning from others. £3 donation to cover costs of heating/lighting/tea and biscuits. Everyone is welcome

Coffee Stop : Time for children, families and carers... play / homework

Occurring
Monthly. Every Last Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

this is a monthly school pick-up time, for all ages of children and their parents/carers. There is a children's play area, with toys for small children, and a homework area for older children (we have wifi, but bring your own devices!), tea and coffee and chance to chat before and after pick up. Why not make some new friends, and have a cuppa together

Free Talk! John Hall: Big History: From now, back to the Big Bang

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

John takes us through some of the major events in human, geological and cosmological history, and some of the surprising issues along the way, including the reconciliation of science and Christianity

Messy Church! Family Friendly Faith and Fun!

Occurring
for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Family Time for preschool and primary age children and their parents/carers. Songs, story, craft activities and refreshments for everyone… come and get to know God through story, craft and play ! If you’ve never been to church before, why not come along and join in! Chance to meet people, make new friends, and learn a little bit about the Love of Jesus. You are so so loved.

Please book in if possible with [email protected]

Quiz Night!

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Come along as a team or just come as you are and we will find you a team, and you can get to know some new friends and people from the community! Family friendly, all are welcome. Bring your own refreshments, but tea and coffee are available. Cost will be £5 per adult, including tea and coffee. Children under 18 are free.

Register your team or attendance by email to [email protected]

Free Talk! Andrea Burley: The History of the Corbett Hospital

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

40 years ago, Andrea trained as a nurse at the Corbett Hospital. When she retired from nursing, she started researching John Corbett and the history of the hospital. She shares her findings in this fascinating talk about such an important part of our local community.

Messy Church! Family Friendly Faith and Fun!

Occurring
for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Family Time for preschool and primary age children and their parents/carers. Songs, story, craft activities and refreshments for everyone… come and get to know God through story, craft and play ! If you’ve never been to church before, why not come along and join in! Chance to meet people, make new friends, and learn a little bit about the Love of Jesus. You are so so loved.

Please book in if possible with [email protected]

Free Talk! Nigel Metcalf: Crumbs! A history of our Favourite Tea Time Treat

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Retired librarian and records manager, Nigel, serves us an irresistible talk showcasing the history of the biscuit from Roman times to today, the history of major biscuit producers as well as of individual biscuits. He also considers when a biscuit is not a biscuit and which biscuits are the most dunkable. Refreshments will of course include... biscuits...

Free Talk! Chris Millward: Restoring Nature and the Power of Community on the Urban Fringe

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Chris is the co-founder of Team4Nature and volunteer Conservation Manager at Bibbey’s Wild Farms. He is a passionate conservationist who works with farmers to help nature recover. His talk not only details the amazing results achieved in the local area but also gives examples of how everyone can contribute by making small changes in their garden.

A Black Country Christmas!

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Come and hear the Christmas Story told in the local dialect in an animated version by our Linda and Susan. An absolutely bostin' family afternoon out with a lorra laughs, and yet a great way to engage with the real meaning of Christmas

Coffee and Carols !

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Our usual coffee morning takes on a festive feel with coffee, refreshments and chat from 10.30 - 11.15am, and lots of sing-a-long carols and some Christmas bible readings from 11.15 - come along for a little christmassy fun, and a little time out with the real meaning of Christmas. All are welcome.

Messy Church! Family Friendly Faith and Fun!

Occurring
for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen, B63 4QD, United Kingdom

Family Time for preschool and primary age children and their parents/carers. Songs, story, craft activities and refreshments for everyone… come and get to know God through story, craft and play ! If you’ve never been to church before, why not come along and join in! Chance to meet people, make new friends, and learn a little bit about the Love of Jesus. You are so so loved.

Please book in if possible with [email protected]