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.

Services during October

Occurring
for 30 days, 23 hours, 45 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Our services for October are here and we'd love to welcome you!

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.

Wave of Light for Baby Loss Awareness Week

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

We will be marking the Wave of Light on Wednesday 15th October. Church will be open between 6.30pm and 7.3pm, and you will be able to light a candle, with the name of a little one who you remember. Stay for as long or as little as you like.

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.

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 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.

Old Church Poppies Craft Morning

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

For Remembrance Sunday this year, we are inviting local people and groups to contribute to a display of poppy artwork. This is your chance to take part - pop in to the Dorothy Parkes Centre on Saturday 1st November between 10am and 12noon to make a poppy for the display.

You can come and see the poppies on Saturday 8th November (10am-4pm) and Sunday 9th November (10am-1pm, including a Remembrance Day service at 10.15am).

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.

All Souls' Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

A service of music, hymns, readings and prayer to remember those we love who have died.

All are welcome, whether your loss is very recent or was many years ago.

To add a name to be remembered aloud, please contact Revd Sara Moore:
[email protected]
07473385789 (please text or WhatsApp the name so it is recorded correctly)

Old Church Poppies

Occurring
for 1 day, 3 hours
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
The Uplands Smethwick Birmingham, B67 6EQ, United Kingdom

Come along to Old Church to view an amazing display of poppy art and craft, created by our community! On Saturday 8th November (10am-4pm) and Sunday 9th November (10am-1pm, including a Remembrance Day service at 10.15am), you are invited to come and see the wonderful creations made by our community.

Farsi Bible Study

Occurring
Sunday 14 September 2025, Sunday 12 October 2025, Sunday 16 November 2025, Sunday 07 December 2025 at for 45 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
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.

Blue Christmas at Smethwick Old Church

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
Smethwick Old Church
Address
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.