Selly Park
Welcome to Christ Church!
Sunday services
at Christ Church are informal in style. Regular service times are 10.30 am and (most weeks) 6.30 pm
Sermons from morning services are available for download
Christian living
Small groups and other events to help us live and grow as Christians
Resources to help read the Bible in a year and a report on our Weekend Away in September 2011
Young people
Our two youth groups covering the age range 11-18 are led by youth worker Ellen Eagling
Our building
is used for a wide range of church, community and private events each week
Find out more about its facilities,
take a
photo tour or visit the
Building Project
archive
Worldwide connections
Our partners rescue street children in Tanzania, engage in Christian media work, combat poverty and much more
Beccy and Dan travelled to Bolivia to help with church projects there
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About our faith
rejesus
explains the Christian faith and the person on whom it is based: Jesus
Christ Church serves an Anglican parish in Selly Park, south Birmingham. We are people with a wide range of ages, backgrounds and life experiences, united by our Christian faith.
Our modern multi-purpose building is at 953 Pershore Road, almost opposite Hobson Road.
News via Twitter
22 January 2012
We're thinking in these few weeks about our core values. This morning: putting God at the centre, in prayer and living. Link...
17 January 2012
It was good to welcome nearly 30 guests to the first session of our Alpha course, with more joining next week. Thanks to all who helped.
14 January 2012
There's still time to join the Alpha course which starts next Tuesday evening at Christ Church. We've just held 24 hours of prayer for this.
14 January 2012
Zumba dance/fitness comes to Christ Church - new for Monday evening Keep Fit. Starts next Monday, 7.45-8.45, £3/session, first session free.
8 January 2012
The New Year is an opportunity to review our giving. Allan gave us some pointers: Link...
Our vicar, Geoff Lanham
Do you only work one day a week? What do you like best and least about the job? A younger member of the church asked Geoff some searching questions. You can listen to the interview using the link below
The Christ Church building
Cycle training
We're running some free sessions on 4 Saturdays over the next few weeks to help anyone become more confident about cycling on the road, and to look after a bike properly. Cut pollution, cut costs but don't cut corners on safety. Find out more...
Alpha Course: Exploring life
The Alpha course is currently running over ten Tuesday evenings, finishing on 27 March. It's a great way to find out more about the Christian faith in a no-pressure environment. More details...
The Alpha course: an opportunity to discuss life's big issues
Celebrating Christmas
A new-born baby becomes the centre of the parents' world. Put Jesus at the centre and everything else in life will fall into place. So Geoff reminded us on Christmas morning - and it's a challenge to live up to all year round.
Children had a candlelit celebration at the Christmas Craft Afternoon
Hear My Song
Miriam Dix used her wonderful singing voice to raise funds in the fight against cancer. She organised a concert in Christ Church with the help of other talented singers and players. Soon she's off for a fundraising cycle ride across Kenya. Find out more...
Miriam in training for the ride of her life
Not for sale: Stop the Traffik
Our youth groups supported the campaign against human trafficking with a sponsored 24-hour exercise bike ride. More...
Great Birmingham Run
Christ Church took to the streets to support the runners passing our front door. Find out more about our support for the race.
Vision Day
Where is God leading Christ Church? How can we serve more effectively? We met together to think big thoughts about our future. More....
Recycling point at Christ Church
Some small domestic items that are not covered by the City Council's recycling scheme can now be placed in bins in our entrance hall. More...
Weekend Away
Most members of Christ Church took part in a residential weekend in Shropshire in September 2011. Full report....
