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St. Andrew’s Church was built, as a Mission Church or Church-at-Ease to the church of St. Thomas in Dudley. The foundation stone was laid on St.

Service every Sunday at 10:30, unless otherwise stated
For information contact:
Sue Ridley - for Baptism and Weddings
01384 259383
Rev Rich - for all other matters 01384 416835 It was built on land given for the purpose by the Earl of Dudley. Andrew’s Day 1827, and the building consecrated for divine worship on 16 July 1830. It is reputed that the bricks for the church were all hand-made in the a

djoining fields, and the facing stone was quarried over the hill in Gornal. It took the appointment of the Rev’d S J Marriott in 1878 to begin a seed change, and it was his devoted ministry for the next 45 years that enabled the church to develop and grow, providing a firm spiritual foundation for the future. Many of the interior furnishings of the church today are a testimony to the esteem in which the Church and Canon Marriott were held by local people. The interior remained substantially the same until 1999, when a re-ordering scheme removed some of the pews at the back of nave to enable the provision of two meeting rooms that, by the moving of partition walls, can become one larger room. Andrew’s stands proud in the community as a sign and symbol of the presence of God’s love in our lives. The church is there all the time; it is there when it is wanted, it is there when our busy lives lead us sometimes to forget it. Andrew’s stands to serve us all. The church stands in an impressive and commanding position to the north-west of the parish, and at an altitude of 650 feet above sea level. The main approach is up an avenue from the east, at the top centre of which is the Parish War Memorial Cross. The main entrance is situated under the high-pinnacled tower and belfry at the west end of the building, and is reached by passing either to the north or to the south side of the church. The building follows the early English style of construction and measures some 98 feet in length and 54 feet wide; it feels very spacious and is well lit. A large gallery extends almost the full length of the building on both sides and across the west end. There are a number of features that immediately attract one’s attention, the most notable being the width of the nave aisle, the wrought-iron chancel screen, the box pews, the immense alabaster pulpit, the reredos and lectern and, without doubt, the fine stained-glass windows. In 1871 a peal of six bells was presented to the parish and this was augmented by another gift in 1897, of a further two bells, to commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee.

28/05/2026

Join us on Saturday 6 June between 10am and 1pm for our community graveyard tidy up! There will be refreshments made available. Please do come along, even if you can only spare an hour of your time!

24/05/2026

Looking for the ultimate adventure to kick off your summer holidays?

We are inviting children aged 4-11 to our Pirates of the Kingdom Holiday Club 🏴‍☠️🦜from 29th-31st July 2026. Running from 10-12.30 and what's better? Its completely Free!!

Sign up using the QR code on the poster or by following the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/CnYAMBQ05v

Book soon as spaces are limited!

22/05/2026

Join us for a family activity morning with crafts, stories and games to celebrate the birthday of the Church - when the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus' followers.

28th May between 10am and 12 noon at St Andrews Church.

Book by scanning the QR code or contact Barbara on 07952572899

27/04/2026

Come along to our 80's Game Show Night on Friday 19 June - 7pm to 10pm at St Peter's Church Hall, Darby End.

Tickets are £6 per person (teams of up to 5 people) - ham/cheese cob provided! - please contact Jo on 01384 416835 or email [email protected] to book a place!

13/04/2026

The Forge Churches Group is looking for a Children and Family Pastor, and we value passion over a perfect checklist. If you love working with families and want to lead pioneering ministry in the Black Country, we want to chat.

📍 Where: Netherton, Darby End & Dudley Wood and Cradley Heath
💰 Pay: £17,842.50 (£29,737 FTE)
⏰ Hours: 22.5 per week (4-year fixed term)
🚀 The Mission: Launch new communities & support local families.

Find out more and get in touch: 👇

https://www.forgechurches.com/vacancies

29/03/2026

Come and join us for spy Wednesday

20/03/2026

15/02/2026

Anyone interested in coming to our country night fundraiser?

Amazingly talented singer, great teacher if you want to learn a few country dances whilst helping raise money.

16/01/2026

Please consider signing this petition.
Over the years I have personally observed the aftermath of accidents at this junction, the safety bollards are plastic and fold flat if a car hits them providing no safety to people crossing. This cross roads, is on the way to schools, shops and the bus stops where some of our most vulnerable community members are trying to cross safely.
There are many excuses made, lights change too quickly etc, but that isn't the case. It is an issue with straight approach roads, speed management and chancing the amber light, leading cars to come together at speeds around 30mph.

This needs to stop.

Urgent Road Safety Measures for Church Road, Netherton & Holly Hall

24/12/2025

Thank you to all who have journeyed through advent with us. For those joining us at St Andrew's please wrap up warm.

Our final services of the year.
Christingle at 4pm today
First Communion at 11:30pm

Christmas Morning 10am All Age Communion at St John's Dudley Wood

Sunday 28th 11am Communion Service at St John's Only

Address

Highbridge Road, Netherton
Dudley
DY20NN

Telephone

+441384416835

Website

https://www.forgechurches.com/

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