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.

Holy Communion

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

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

Evening Prayer

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 30 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
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.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 45 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
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.

Holy Communion with Junior Church

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

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

Summer Activity Mornings

Occurring
Monday 28 July 2025, Monday 18 August 2025 at for 2 hours
Venue
The Dorothy Parkes Centre
Address
The Dorothy Parkes Centre, Church Road, Smethwick, B67 6EH

Come along and join the team from Old Church at the Dorothy Parkes Centre, for two school holiday mornings of craft, stories, refreshments and fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.
Monday 28th July (10-12): Holidays
Monday 18th August (10-12): Animals

Family Communion

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

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

Churchyard Gardening

Occurring
Saturday 23 August 2025, Saturday 11 October 2025 at for 2 hours
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Join a small but dedicated group as we seek to play our part in keeping the churchyard pleasant for visitors, as well as a safe home for the rich diversity of wildlife living there.

Sturdy shoes are required, and you will be given guidance as to which areas we are focusing on at each session. It is helpful if you can bring a few small tools, and we will provide cake and hot drinks!

Scones and Song

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

Meeting in church to sing our favourite hymns and songs, and to share in scones and drinks. If you love to sing, if you love scones, if you remember songs from years gone by - this is a chance to sing them! Nominations will be collected during the summer ready to raise the roof together.

Scones and Song

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

Taking place on Sunday 31st August at 4pm, this is an opportunity to share in singing our favourite hymns, alongside tea and scones - all in the surrounding of our beautiful Old Church! Send your nomination of hymn to [email protected] or 07473385789, with a brief reason. If you'd be happy to introduce it on the day, that would also be great.

See you there.

Dying Matters

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Mark's Church Hall
Address
St Mark's Church Hall, Londonderry Lane, B67 7DH

Together with with other churches in our Oversight Churches, we are exploring questions around death, dying, funerals and bereavement. This afternoon is an opportunity to ask questions, discover new information and think ahead, for ourselves and those we love. More details to follow shortly.

Celebrating Godparents

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

Are you a godparent? Waiting for the baptism of a little one? Wanting to say thank you to your godparents, or just curious about how your christening or baptism relates to faith today? We'll be celebrating all these things at this special service for all ages, followed by refreshments in church. Come and discover more about the amazing journey of being a godparent!