Selly Park
transformed by Jesus
Download sermons here Messy Church - 4.00 pm on the second Saturday of each month - Creativity, celebration and a meal
Plus: Exploring faith and ways of helping us to grow as Christians
Our building
is used for a wide range of church and community events each week
Find out more about its facilities or take a photo tour
Worldwide connections
Our partners rescue street children in Tanzania, engage in Christian media work, combat poverty and much more
Our link with Bolivia was given a big boost when a team from Birmingham visited in summer 2013
Great Birmingham Run
Nine years running!
In 2009 the route of the Birmingham Half-Marathon came along Pershore Road for the first time. We offered refreshments - and shelter from the rain - to spectators gathered on our front steps and along the pavement.
Ever since then, we've been out in the street each October supporting and (some of us) taking part in the race. We make a lot of noise, provide a lot of cake and nibbles, and are looking forward to doing it all again on the morning of Sunday 14 October 2018!
On the morning of the race there will also be some Messy Church activities taking place in the building. This won't be a supervised session but anyone is welcome to drop in at any time during the morning.
Getting a quick energy boost
Go Andy! Our fastest runner on his way to another great time
Applause for runners as they pass our building
A few extra calories to keep the runners going
It's a day for everyone to enjoy
Boosting energy and morale
A crowd of runners on Pershore Road
A token of thanks for the hard-working stewards
Keeping the faith
Each year Christ Church joins with other churches along the route to support the event under the banner Run the race, keep the faith. Many churches will have bands playing outside to entertain the spectators, encourage the runners and add to the atmosphere. This promotional video explains more of what it's all about.
News and features
- Birmingham Marathon 2017
We greeted runners and spectators as the Birmingham Marathon passed us on Pershore Road
- Great Birmingham Run 2016
The sun came out as we supported the half-marathon runners on Pershore Road
- Great Birmingham Run 2015
We provided support, hospitality and runners for the annual half-marathon which passed our front door in October
"Shouldn't you all be in church?"
We see this event as church outside, serving the community in a different way.
A couple of weeks before she ran in the 2012 race, Emma Sykes of St Martin's in the Bullring explained why it is so important for churches to support this event. You can listen to what she said using the link below. She was speaking at a special service held at Christ Church for all the churches along the race route.
953 Pershore Road, Selly Park, Birmingham B29 7PS. Tel 0121 471 2379
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