Old Church Smethwick

20/10/2026

A reminder that our All Souls' service is approaching. Please send any names for inclusion to [email protected] by Friday 23rd October. Thank you, and see you there.

Our annual All Souls' service takes place on Sunday 1st November at 4pm, and you are invited. Whether you have been to church recently, never before or not for many years, there is a place for you at Old Church.

The service will include music, hymns, readings and prayers, and the opportunity to light a candle in memory of your loved one. We will read names of those we love and see no longer; the names of those we have taken funerals for in the last year will be automatically included. To add another name to the list please use the contact details below.

18/10/2026

Our vicar, Sara, and Paul, a Reader at Old Church, were commissioned by Bishop Michael this afternoon to be part of the LGBTQ+ chaplaincy team for Church of England Birmingham.

Chaplaincy support is open to all; the details can be found here: https://www.cofebirmingham.com/everyday-faith/chaplaincy/lgbt-chaplaincy-support/

17/10/2026

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

Our next churchyard working morning is this Saturday (17th) between 10am and 12noon. There will be litter picking equipment available to tackle some of the litter on site. Refreshments provided - all are welcome!

Our churchyard maintenance group meets on these dates for the rest of 2026 - if you can spare a little time to help with litterpicking, weeding, and basic maintenance, we'd love to see you! We'll provide plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits - simply bring yourself, sturdy shoes and any small hand tools you might have.

15/10/2026

A reminder that Old Church will be open from 6.45 - 7.30pm for the Wave of Light, marking Baby Loss Awareness Week. Pop in for a moment, stay a little longer; light a candle, say a prayer, remember. You are welcome in this space.

October is Baby Loss Awareness Month, and we will once again be open for the Wave of Light. This worldwide event remembers little ones we love and see no longer. You are welcome to come and light a candle to remember, and to stay for as long as you wish. All are welcome here, whatever your belief or understanding.

14/10/2026

Save the date! Christmas Fayre plans are well underway for Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November. Watch this space for more information.

Save the date for our Christmas weekend where we host our annual Christmas Fayre on 28th November and Christmas Market on 29th November.

If you have already booked or would like to book a stall for Sunday's market, please get in touch to confirm your space.

More information and Santa bookings to follow.

12/10/2026

Excellent news today for the The Dorothy Parkes Centre and for our community here in Smethwick. This funding will enable the great work the Centre does to continue to grow and benefit the wellbeing of our community.

11/10/2026

Great celebration of Black History Month this afternoon at Old Church Smethwick.

08/10/2026

Our annual All Souls' service takes place on Sunday 1st November at 4pm, and you are invited. Whether you have been to church recently, never before or not for many years, there is a place for you at Old Church.

The service will include music, hymns, readings and prayers, and the opportunity to light a candle in memory of your loved one. We will read names of those we love and see no longer; the names of those we have taken funerals for in the last year will be automatically included. To add another name to the list please use the contact details below.