All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Here you will find details of our regular and special services, as well as events in our church and the local community. Please contact us for more details.

Christmas services

Monday 01 December 2025, Tuesday 02 December 2025, Wednesday 03 December 2025, Thursday 04 December 2025, Friday 05 December 2025, Sunday 07 December 2025, Monday 08 December 2025, Tuesday 09 December 2025, Wednesday 10 December 2025, Thursday 11 December 2025, Friday 12 December 2025, Saturday 13 December 2025, Sunday 14 December 2025, Monday 15 December 2025, Tuesday 16 December 2025, Wednesday 17 December 2025, Thursday 18 December 2025, Friday 19 December 2025, Saturday 20 December 2025, Sunday 21 December 2025, Monday 22 December 2025, Tuesday 23 December 2025, Wednesday 24 December 2025, Thursday 25 December 2025, Friday 26 December 2025, Saturday 27 December 2025, Sunday 28 December 2025 at for 23 hours, 45 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

There are lots of services this Christmas at Old Church - come along and see!

Holy Communion

Every Second, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A sung service of Holy Communion, suitable for all ages.

The Smethwick Nativity

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

Join in with some simple crafts before we retell the nativity story together, right here in Smethwick! A service suitable for all ages - we'd love to see you!

Evening Prayer

Every Sunday at for 30 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A service of Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer.

Occasionally there will be an alternative service celebrating the seasons or other aspects of church life; please check the full listing for these details.

Screening of BBC's The Nativity

Monday 01 December 2025, Monday 15 December 2025 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Vicarage
The Vicarage, Church Road Smethwick, B67 6EE, United Kingdom

A chance to join others in watching the 2010 BBC dramatisation of the greatest story ever told. We will for seasonal refreshments over two evenings, to watch and discuss together. Booking is essential - please let us know if you would like to come by emailing [email protected]

Holy Communion

Every Tuesday at for 45 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A said service of Holy Communion with reflection.

Occasionally this service is replaced by Morning Prayer, said at 10am.

Blue Christmas at Smethwick Old Church

for 45 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A short, reflective and peaceful service to acknowledge the more difficult emotions of this time of year.

Bring your sadness, anger, fear or grief, knowing that God welcomes us, as we are.

All are welcome.

Holy Communion with Junior Church

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A sung service of Holy Communion with Junior Church for under 11s.

Carol Service

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

A service of traditional carols, readings and reflection as we approach Christmas and celebrate together the birth of Jesus! All are welcome, and seasonal refreshments will be served after the service.

Worship on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Wednesday 24 December 2025, Thursday 25 December 2025, Sunday 28 December 2025 at for 15 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Join in with services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and in the Christmas season. Whether it is Midnight Mass at 11.30pm on Christmas Eve, our Christmas Day Communion for all at 10.15am or Carol Communion on 28th December at 10/.15am, you are welcome here.

Crib Service

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

A service for the whole family. We gather on Christmas Eve to build the crib, hear the nativity story, share carols and celebrate together.

Family Communion

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion for all ages, with hymns, readings, learning and prayer.

Family Communion for Epiphany

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

Celebrate the arrival of the magi with a special service of Family Communion! We will be blessing chalk to mark our homes and ask God's blessing for the year ahead.

Farsi Bible Study

Sunday 07 December 2025, Sunday 11 January 2026, Sunday 08 February 2026, Sunday 08 March 2026, Sunday 10 May 2026, Sunday 07 June 2026, Sunday 05 July 2026, Sunday 09 August 2026, Sunday 13 September 2026, Sunday 11 October 2026, Sunday 08 November 2026, Sunday 13 December 2026 at for 45 mins
Smethwick Old Church
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Meeting monthly after the morning service (12.15pm) and in church, this friendly group explores the day's gospel reading. We are a mixture of English and Farsi speakers, and can usually offer translation for those who would welcome that. All are welcome - we would love to meet you and explore the Bible together.