Below, you will find details of all our regular weekly services and groups, as well as upcoming one-off special services, concerts, events, and opportunities to get involved in the life of the church. Click on the link above to view all our Advent & Christmas services and events.

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.

Open Church

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

Come for a moment of peace and reflection at our church. Open every Sunday after the 10:30am service until 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.

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 what we think about the world 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!

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.

Parakeet Playgroup

Occurring
Every Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's Community Hall and garden
Address
St Hilda's Community Hall and garden, Abbey Road, Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us every Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 am for a delightful weekly art and nature playgroup, specially designed for families with children aged 0-5 years. Supported by Arts Council England, this is a wonderful opportunity for little ones to explore their creativity and connect with nature in a fun, nurturing environment.

To learn more and reserve your place, simply click "more info" below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note, the playgroup runs during term time only.

Lunchtime Concert - Solo Soprano Vocalist with Accompaniment

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

In partnership with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Entry is free. Donations for church funds welcome. Light refreshments served after the concert and there is usually an opportunity to talk with the performer(s). Why not come along and join us, and please spread the information to anyone else who may be interested! More details are available from [email protected]

Friendship Club

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's Community Hall
Address
St Hilda's Community Hall, Abbey Road, Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Join us for Friendship Club on the second Friday of every month at 5.30pm. This is a warm and welcoming space open to everyone – whether you’re coming along for the first time or are a regular visitor. Enjoy an evening of food, friendly conversation, and community connection.

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.

Pancake Party

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

All welcome for food, games and fun. Free entry, donations welcomed.

Ash Wednesday Holy Communion

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

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter. It is a day when Christians come together to acknowledge our human frailty and need for God’s grace. The ashes, placed in the shape of a cross on the forehead, are a powerful reminder of our mortality and the hope we have in Christ’s resurrection.

Join us for a service of Holy Communion this Ash Wednesday as we begin this sacred journey together. Through prayer, scripture, and the sharing of bread and wine, we will enter this season with humble hearts and renewed faith.

Ash Wednesday Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Warley Woods Methodist Church
Address
Warley Woods Methodist Church, Abbey Road, Smethwick, B67 5LS, United Kingdom

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter. It is a day when Christians come together to acknowledge our human frailty and need for God’s grace. The ashes, placed in the shape of a cross on the forehead, are a powerful reminder of our mortality and the hope we have in Christ’s resurrection.

Join us for a joint service with Warley Woods Methodist Church for Holy Communion this Ash Wednesday as we begin this sacred journey together. Through prayer, scripture, and the sharing of bread and wine, we will enter this season with humble hearts and renewed faith.

Breathing Space

Occurring
Friday 16 January 2026, Friday 20 February 2026, Friday 20 March 2026 at for 45 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

“Breathing Space” is a new monthly gathering offering a gentle space for contemplative, silent prayer. Rooted in an ancient Christian tradition, this practice invites us to become attentive to the loving presence of God within us and around us, offering moments of stillness and peace in our often noisy and distracted lives.

Each gathering will begin with a short, reflective reading, leading into around 20 minutes of shared silence. During this time, you may follow your breath or quietly recite a simple prayer word to help still the mind and open the heart. We will then finish with 5–10 minutes of relaxed conversation, sharing reflections on the practice if you wish.

Breathing Space is open to all who are seeking peace, and who long for a deeper connection with God and with others.

The gathering will be held in the vestry. Please enter the church through the back door in the car park.

Breathing Space will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month.

Parakeet Free Play Session (am)

Occurring
Every Third Saturday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's Community Hall
Address
St Hilda's Community Hall, Abbey Road, Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

FREE monthly term time play sessions for children aged 5-16 years. These are drop and go (child-only) sessions for children who are confident to attend without their parent/carer.

Sessions will provide a fantastic opportunity for kids to engage in freely chosen, intrinsically motivated, and self-directed play right where they live!

Our play space will include: Den building / Mud kitchen / Large loose parts / Sand pit / Dressing up and role play / Art, creation, and making!

Find out more and to book, click "More Information" below.

Parakeet Free Play Session (pm)

Occurring
Every Third Saturday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's Community Hall
Address
St Hilda's Community Hall, Abbey Road, Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

FREE monthly term time play sessions for children aged 5-16 years. These are drop and go (child-only) sessions for children who are confident to attend without their parent/carer.

Sessions will provide a fantastic opportunity for kids to engage in freely chosen, intrinsically motivated, and self-directed play right where they live!

Our play space will include: Den building / Mud kitchen / Large loose parts / Sand pit / Dressing up and role play / Art, creation, and making!

Find out more and to book, click "More Information" below.

Lent Course

Occurring
Wednesday 25 February 2026, Wednesday 04 March 2026, Wednesday 11 March 2026, Wednesday 18 March 2026, Wednesday 25 March 2026 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

On Wednesdays in Lent there will be an opportunity to meet together to deepen our faith as we reflect on the theme for the week learning together. This is suitable for those who are new to faith and those who have been following Jesus for a long time stop will meet in the choir vestry from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Refreshments will be available. If you would like to come and can give a lift, or you need a lift, please speak to Jenni and we can see if we can coordinate this.

Music Hub - Jazz Pianist

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

This free concert is offered in partnership with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Light refreshments are available after each concert, and there is usually an opportunity to talk with the performer(s). The concerts are free, but donations for church funds are welcome.

For more information, please email [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of beautiful music and please spread the information to anyone else who may be interested!

Lunchtime Concert - Organist

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

In partnership with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Entry is free. Donations for church funds welcome. Light refreshments served after the concert and there is usually an opportunity to talk with the performer(s). Why not come along and join us, and please spread the information to anyone else who may be interested! More details are available from [email protected]

Community Litter Pick

Occurring
Thursday 19 March 2026, Thursday 11 June 2026 at for 1 hour
Venue
Thimblemill Road - meet by the roundabout
Address
Thimblemill Road - meet by the roundabout, B67 5RJ, United Kingdom

Put on your gloves and join us for litter picking as we follow the parish boundary, helping to make our community cleaner and greener. Come along and make a difference! We have a limited number of litter pickers and high vis vests available, bring your own if you have them. Please bring gloves!

We will running these four times a year, please check back for future dates.

Music Hub - Brass Quintet

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

This free concert is offered in partnership with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Light refreshments are available after each concert, and there is usually an opportunity to talk with the performer(s). The concerts are free, but donations for church funds are welcome.

For more information, please email [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of beautiful music and please spread the information to anyone else who may be interested!

Earth Hour

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

As an Eco Church, we believe in caring for God’s creation and standing together for the future of our planet. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for Earth Hour – a global moment of unity where millions switch off their lights and electrical appliances to shine a spotlight on the climate crisis and nature loss.

For over 15 years, Earth Hour has been a powerful symbol of change, reminding us that small actions can make a big difference. This year, we’d love to spend an hour together sharing stories around a campfire.

We will be gathering at the back of the church. If the weather is poor, we’ll move into the vestry, which can be accessed via the church’s back door.

Palm Sunday Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

You’re warmly invited to our Palm Sunday Service as we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Come and worship with us as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week.

Holy Communion

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

We invite you to come together with us for Holy Communion Services throughout Holy Week as we remember and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.

Holy Communion

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

We invite you to come together with us for Holy Communion Services throughout Holy Week as we remember and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.

Holy Communion

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

We invite you to come together with us for Holy Communion Services throughout Holy Week as we remember and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.

Holy Communion

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

We invite you to come together with us for Holy Communion Services throughout Holy Week as we remember and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.

Maundy Thursday - Ecumenical community meal and service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Venue TBC
Address
Venue TBC, United Kingdom

We warmly invite you to join us for our Ecumenical community meal at 6pm and service at 7:30pm. A special evening of reflection, fellowship, and worship. Venue to be confirmed.

Maundy Thursday - Stripping of the Altars

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

The stripping of the church altars symbolises the solemnity of Maundy Thursday.

Good Friday - Service and Walk of Witness

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

Join us this Good Friday as we come together in worship and reflection on the profound sacrifice of Christ. Following the service, we will take part in a Walk of Witness to Bearwood, journeying together in remembrance of Jesus’ path to the cross. All are welcome. We look forward to walking with you.

Holy Saturday - open church and garden pilgrimage

Occurring
for 7 hours
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

On Holy Saturday the church will be open for prayer and the garden will be open for a pilgrimage.

Holy Saturday - Prayer Vigil

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

Join us for a prayerful and peaceful Easter Vigil, as we watch and wait in anticipation of the resurrection. If the weather allows, we’ll gather in the garden under the night sky, embracing the stillness and hope. All are welcome to come and watch, wait, and pray.

Easter Sunday - sunrise service

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

Come and celebrate the joy of the resurrection at our Easter Sunrise Service! We will gather outside at dawn to light the Paschal Candle, symbolising Christ, the Light of the World, and then process it into the church as we welcome the hope of Easter morning. All are welcome.

Easter Sunday - Sung Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Hilda's, Warley Woods
Address
St Hilda's, Warley Woods, Abbey Road Smethwick, B67 5NQ, United Kingdom

Celebrate the joy of Easter with us at our Sung Holy Communion service as we rejoice in the resurrection of Christ!

Music Hub - Solo Pianist

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

This free concert is offered in partnership with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Light refreshments are available after each concert, and there is usually an opportunity to talk with the performer(s). The concerts are free, but donations for church funds are welcome.

For more information, please email [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of beautiful music and please spread the information to anyone else who may be interested!