These are Lent & Easter events this year.

Walking through Holy Week

Occurring
for 7 days, 11 hours, 45 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Details of services throughout Holy Week

Palm Sunday service

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

We gather to remember the events of Palm Sunday, beginning with Jesus's arrival into Jerusalem, hearing the Passion reading and sharing in Holy Communion together.

We meet at the Dorothy Parkes Centre at 10am, or at church at 10.15am.

Entering Holy Week

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A short, reflective service of readings, music and hymns as we turn our faces to the cross.

Evening Prayer during Holy Week

Occurring
Monday 30 March 2026, Tuesday 31 March 2026, Wednesday 01 April 2026 at for 1 hour
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A short, reflective service at 7pm on Monday 30th, Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday 1st April, walking through the events of Jesus's final days.

Crafty Church Exploring Easter

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A Crafty Church session for all ages, exploring the events leading up to Easter. There will be things to make, do and explore for all ages, refreshments and a chance to hear the Easter story.

All are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.

Maundy Thursday Holy Communion with footwashing

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

On the night when we remember Jesus kneeling at the feet of his disciples, we gather to do the same; to wash feet, to break bread, to strip the altars and to wait in silence for the coming days to unfold. Come for a short time, stay for the duration; we'd love to welcome you to share in this special part of our Easter preparations.

Good Friday walk of witness and prayer in our community, with a final hour at the cross

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A gentle walk around our parish boundary, with opportunities to stop and pray for this part of God's kingdom and its people. We gather for the walk at 12noon, and return to church for the final hour, beginning from 1.45pm.

Easter Eve service of confirmation

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Birmingham Cathedral
Address
Birmingham Cathedral, Cathedral Square Colmore Row Birmingham, B3 2QB

This year, we will be joining friends at Birmingham Cathedral for the Easter Vigil and confirmations, as candidates from our own parish are confirmed. Please come and support them!

Easter Day services

Occurring
for 6 hours, 15 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Celebrating the joy of the resurrection!
Sunrise service, 6.15am (followed by breakfast at the Vicarage)
Holy Communion for all ages, 10.15am

Sunrise service on Easter Day

Occurring
for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Greet the dawn with a short, outdoor service, followed by breakfast at the Vicarage! Celebrate the resurrection together.

Holy Communion on Easter Sunday

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A family-friendly service of Holy Communion, celebrating the joy of the resurrection!