Brothers' Union

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 3 hours
Venue
St Thomas Church and Community Project
Address
239 Garretts Green Lane Garretts Green Birmingham, B26 2SA, United Kingdom

Brothers' Union meets every Tuesday from10am – 1pm and as its name suggests is for men only.

Limitless topics of conversation – from car mechanics to trains and planes, to politics, film and TV and the UK in general. It’s a weekly group that seeks to put the world to rights with fun and laughter. Newcomers are always welcome to join for £1 a week which includes a hot drink, cakes or biscuits.

We are celebrating our tenth anniversary in 2026!

50 Plus Group / Thursday Club

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 3 hours
Venue
St Thomas Church and Community Project
Address
239 Garretts Green Lane Garretts Green Birmingham, B26 2SA, United Kingdom

Thursday mornings begin at 9.30am for an hour with floor yoga delivered by an experienced and professionally qualified yoga teacher. Yoga with Chris currently costs £4 per session and there is no need to book.

Yoga with Chris follows this with Chair yoga at 11am for half an hour aimed at local people with reduced mobility who would benefit from gentle stretching. The cost for this is £2 and is followed by tea and biscuits for those who want to stay and chat.

For further info Chris can be contacted on 0797 042 3630.

Afternoon activities begin at 1pm for two hours with Tea and Chat. We welcome everyone over the age of 50 (or thereabouts) to an afternoon of good conversation, tea and biscuits of course! Soup and bread in the winter months. This work is delivered in partnership with Thrive Together Birmingham and their Body Mind Spirit Partnership to offer opportunities for people to come together and make friends, to feel less lonely and isolated and to learn new skills if they want to. Or just join in the chat. We don't charge a fee but a donation of £2 is appreciated.

We also host social workers once a month for drop in advice and support.

Sunday Morning Church Service 10 AM

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas Church and Community Project
Address
239 Garretts Green Lane Garretts Green Birmingham, B26 2SA, United Kingdom

We are open every Sunday for worship at 10.00 a.m. The service lasts about 60 minutes and is designed to engage with all members of the congregation from the youngest to the oldest and newcomers are particularly welcome. Currently we have a Holy Communion service on the first and third Sunday of the month, this service may be a little longer. On most Sundays children leave the main service for their own activities and re-join us towards the end. If you would like to join the service via Zoom instead of joining in person please contact us for the details. Refreshments are available after the service.

Palm Sunday

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Thomas Church and Community Project
Address
239 Garretts Green Lane Garretts Green Birmingham, B26 2SA, United Kingdom

The congregation gather as usual on Sunday morning but there will be a triumphant celebration of Jesus's return to Jerusalem. Followed by fellowship and refreshments after the service.

Little Angels Stay and Play

Occurring
Every Monday at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
St Thomas Church and Community Project
Address
239 Garretts Green Lane Garretts Green Birmingham, B26 2SA, United Kingdom

Little Angels is our Stay and Play Group which meets on Mondays during term-time from 9.15 - 11am. We welcome parents /carers/ childminders with babies and toddlers from birth to pre-school. We offer a range of toys and activities designed to develop physical activity and coordination, stories and songs to develop language skills and a craft activity to develop fine motor skills all while having fun and making new friends. Toast and juice are served to children seated at a table to get them ready for nursery and school. There is a £2 charge for the first child and £1 for each additional sibling. We have nappy changing facilities and we welcome breast feeding.

We run during term-time only.

Informal Last Supper

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas Church and Community Project
Address
239 Garretts Green Lane Garretts Green Birmingham, B26 2SA, United Kingdom

Maundy Thursday sees the congregation of St Thomas Church gathering in the Lady Chapel for a light supper of bread and cheese and concludes with an informal Holy Communion shared amongst us. We leave the debris of our meal and go home in dim light and silence. If you want to join us for this, please call the church office 0121 743 7040 so we accommodate any dietary needs. You would be most welcome.

Good Friday - An Hour by the Cross

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas Church and Community Project
Address
239 Garretts Green Lane Garretts Green Birmingham, B26 2SA, United Kingdom

In memory of Christ's saving act on the cross the congregation gather in silence for an hour to reflect and to pray. The hour concludes with prayer and reflection. Hot Cross Buns are served afterwards. This service is probably not suitable for children.

Stechford and Yardley Churches Partnership

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Digbeth In the Field United Reformed Church
Address
Digbeth In the Field United Reformed Church, Moat Lane, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1TW

Members and Clergy from churches in Stechford and Yardley, including St Thomas Garretts Green will gather at Digbeth-In-The Field Church to begin a Walk of Witness around the area. Those less mobile will remain at the church in prayer. Refreshments will be served.

Easter Sunday

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Thomas Church and Community Project
Address
239 Garretts Green Lane Garretts Green Birmingham, B26 2SA, United Kingdom

The congregation gather for a jubilant celebration of Christ's resurrection with music, scripture, prayers and Holy Communion. There will be an Easter Egg hunt for the children while adults enjoy cake and hot drinks afterwards. You are welcome to join us and why not bring a friend?