3 Shires Festival - 'Fugues and Phantoms' - David Ebner, Pianist

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

David, a pianist and philosophy scholar, champions a humanist perspective on music. He has performed at venues such as Symphony Hall and Vienna's Ehrbar Palace. David graduated as the top
student in piano from the Mozarteum University Salzburg. He is now pursuing an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma under Pascal Nemirovski at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

J.P.Sweelinck: Fantasia Chromatica
M.Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, Le Gibet
F.Schubert: Sonata in A minor
J.S.Bach: Prelude and Fugue in B major

Entry is free. Donations welcome. Refreshments served after the concert.

3 Shires Festival - Summer Concert with the Sinfonia of Birmingham

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
St Hilda's, Warley Woods, Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

A group of ambitious musicians combine to make the Sinfonia of Birmingham, with its determination to perform music to the highest possible standard.

Michael Seal, the CBSO Associate Conductor, has been involvedfor many years as the Sinfonia of Birmingham’s principal conductor. He is a keen promoter of smaller contemporary chamber works for orchestra - an aspect of the music-making which excites the performers.

Britten: Simple Symphony
Warlock: Capriol Suite
Elgar: Introduction and Allegro for Strings
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C major
& Andante Cantabile from String Quartet No. 1

£17.50 Adult (reserved) £15.00 Adult (unreserved)
£5 Student/Child Tickets online: sinfonia.org.uk or on the door if available.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every First, Third, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour, 10 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to our Sunday morning service, where we gather as a community to share in worship and fellowship. During the service, we celebrate Holy Communion, a sacred time when we come together to remember Jesus’ love and sacrifice. It’s a moment for reflection, gratitude, and connection, as we share bread and wine as a symbol of our faith.

After the service, you’re warmly invited to stay for refreshments - a chance to enjoy conversations and catch up with others in our church family.

Click "More Info" below to view the latest pew sheet and find out more about our upcoming services.

Churches Count on Nature

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us as we work to document all the trees, plants and flowers on our church grounds. This is part of the national Churches Count on Nature survey and coincides with the Great Big Green Week.

Churches Count on Nature is a nationwide initiative that encourages people to explore and record the biodiversity in churchyards and church land. The data collected helps build a better picture of the wildlife across the country and supports conservation efforts. It’s a great way to care for creation and connect with nature in your local area.

We’ll be using the iNaturalist app to help with identification, so no prior knowledge is needed – just your curiosity and enthusiasm!

CAMEO

Occurring
Every Monday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Hilda's Church Hall
Address
St Hilda's Church Hall, at the rear of the church.

Start off your week with a smile at CAMEO! (Come and Meet Each Other)

Join us for a friendly, lively gathering for those over 65 - filled with fun, food, friendship, and a variety of activities! CAMEO is a wonderful way to connect, relax, and enjoy a warm community atmosphere.

The cost is just £3, which includes refreshments and a light lunch. To learn more, simply get in touch at 07942 358094 or [email protected]. We’d love to welcome you!

Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us for Tuesday Morning Prayer

Everyone is warmly welcome to gather with us on Tuesdays in the choir vestry (please enter through the back door). We share in Morning Prayer from Common Worship and enjoy a relaxed time for open reflection and discussion on the day’s readings, along with extemporary prayer. It’s a lovely chance to connect, reflect, and support one another in faith.

Open Church

Occurring
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at for 7 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Come for a moment of peace and reflection at our church, open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm for private prayer. Whether you’re looking for a quiet space to meditate, reflect, seek solace or just want to have a look around, you are warmly welcomed to visit.

Midweek Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us for a peaceful midweek Holy Communion service. Held on most Wednesdays, though occasionally, a traditional service of Morning Prayer may be held instead. This peaceful gathering, using Common Worship, offers a time for reflection and spiritual renewal. Whether you're seeking a moment of calm or a deeper connection, you are welcome to join us.

Songs of Praise - Joint Oversight Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's Bearwood
Address
St Mary's Bearwood, Bearwood Road, Bearwood, Smethwick, B66 4BX, United Kingdom

Join together as oversight partners St Mary's Bearwood, St Hilda's Warley Woods, Smethwick Old Church and St Matthew with St Chad, Smethwick. Refreshments will be served afterwards as we get to know our neighbouring churches.

Gardening

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

From spring through autumn, we invite volunteers to help tend the church front gardens on the first Saturday of each month, weather permitting. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just curious to give it a try, you’re warmly welcome to join us for all or part of a session! Some bring their own tools, while others use those we provide at the church—either way, your help makes a difference.

If you have any queries, please speak to Rob Eaton or Anne Harris. We'd love to see you there!

Weather permitting!

Repair Café

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's Bearwood
Address
St Mary's Bearwood, Bearwood Rd, Bearwood, Smethwick, B66 4BX, United Kingdom

Our neighbouring church, St Mary’s, Bearwood, hosts a monthly Repair Café, usually on the first Saturday of the month. Their skilled repair team is ready to help fix any items you bring, saving the environment, one repair at a time!

St John's Harborne also have a Repair Cafe, usually every second and fourth Saturday in the month. Please do check each church's website before attending in case dates and times change.

Family Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Everyone is invited to our informal service held on the second Sunday of each month! This is a wonderful opportunity for all ages to come together in a relaxed atmosphere, where we share in worship, music, and engaging activities. It's a time to connect with others, reflect, and celebrate our community.

After the service, you’re warmly invited to stay for refreshments - a wonderful chance to enjoy conversations and catch up with others in our church family.

Click "More Info" below to view the latest pew sheet and discover more about our upcoming services.

Youth Group

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Hilda's Church Hall
Address
St Hilda's Church Hall, at the rear of the church.

We invite all young people in school years 7-11 to our monthly youth group! Come along for an evening filled with food, creative activities, engaging conversations, and fun games. We meet in the hall where we explore faith together and enjoy each other’s company. All our leaders are DBS checked.

New faces are always welcome, so don’t hesitate to get in touch to learn more. We can’t wait to see you there!

The Big Butterfly Count

Occurring
for 15 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide citizen science survey designed to help assess the health of our environment. Launched in 2010, it has quickly become the world’s largest butterfly survey.

After the service, all are warmly invited to spend 15 minutes helping to count butterflies in the church gardens. Alternatively, you’re very welcome to take part at home at your convenience — the event runs from 18th July to 10th August.

Click "more info" to find out more.