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 vicar, Geoff Lanham
Our modern multi-purpose building is at 953 Pershore Road, almost opposite Hobson Road. Map...
18 May 2013
It was great to see so many wonderful pictures at the Art Group exhibition Link... ...and so many people coming to view them.
12 May 2013
From an interview this morning: "My connection with Christ Church is that I'm marrying your youth worker." (Cheering) Great line, Colin!
11 May 2013
Stay around after Sunday morning's service for a bring and share lunch. Bring food if you can, share if you can't, get to know more people.
5 May 2013
"Even Poundland was too expensive": in today's All Age service Ellen told us what she learned from living on £1 a day Link...
28 April 2013
We thank Jeanne Glenn for her 15 years' service to the Lunch Club and older people in Christ Church and the community Link...
The Christ Church building
Looking for some words and images hidden in a painting at the Art Group exhibition
It was only meant to run for a few weeks... but Steph's Art Group has proved hugely popular over the past year. In May 2013 we all had an opprtunity to view - and buy - their work. There's a small selection here.
We gave a heartfelt public thank-you to Jeanne Glenn for her leadership of the Lunch Club for over 15 years as she stepped down from the rôle. More....
Left: Jeanne hands over
It's time for our Easter holiday break to really get off the ground
Members of the Revive youth group spent time up in the air, in tents and in reflection during a residential stay in the Easter holidays. More....
Craft, drama, dance, animation and music were on the menu as over 40 children explored Bible stories on the theme of food during the Easter holidays. Parents enjoyed a special performance - with a meal - at the end of the event. More details...
On Maundy Thursday the washing of feet symbolised our willingness to serve others, and to allow others to serve us
What's good about Good Friday? We explored this question in our morning All Age service. In the evening, we reflected on the words Jesus spoke on the cross.
Never mind the 90-year age gap... we've got plenty to talk about
It was a special birthday for a special person as Daisy Glenn turned 100 on Thursday 14 March.
Daisy admits to easing up a little - especially on dancing - in the last few years, but her mind and spirit are as strong as ever.
Her formula for long life: "A good breakfast every day."
Christ Church hosted a big party to celebrate Daisy's birthday - more here.
Responding to local needs: We aim to learn from and help churches in Bolivia
A team from Christ Church is preparing to work with churches in Bolivia in the summer to build on Beccy and Dan's pioneering visit in 2011. Find out about our plans here.
Team talk: Beccy tells us what to expect in Bolivia
We're heading for Kenya and Tanzania... we'd just like a little help
Fundraising is well in hand for this summer's Youth Encounter trip to Kenya and Tanzania. The young people hosted a luxury afternoon tea which raised over £600, and they followed that up with a Not Valentine's Evening of off-the-wall entertainment.
January's snow was great fun for some people, but it created real problems for others. Thanks to everyone for your understanding as we reluctantly had to cancel a few events during that week.
Our iron women and men weren't going to be put off cycling by a few flakes of snow
The Alpha course is a discussion-based way of exploring the Christian faith. This year's course started on 15 January and continued over 10 consecutive Tuesday evenings. Find out what it's all about here.
Our plans for 2013 include a Weekend Away in October, sending a team to work with churches in Bolivia, and a Youth Encounter trip to Kenya and Tanzania.
But first things first... we started the year with a Day of Prayer, specifically for the Alpha Course which runs from January to March.
In song: The Kingfishers group went to play and sing carols at a nursing home
In English, Chinese and sign language: From an Advent calendar made by our children
In light: A children's craft afternoon ended with a Christingle service
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In wonder: On Christmas Day we remembered that the Creator of the universe once became this small
Thankful... here's one debt the adults haven't left to my generation
Paying off the mortgage is an event worth celebrating... and we've done it 20 years early! In November 2012 we made the last payment on the bank loan which covered the outstanding cost of our building.
We celebrated with a barndance which reminded some of us of the fundraising events we held in our old building.
This event effectively draws the Building Project, which began in the mid 1990's, to a conclusion. We are truly grateful for how far we have come.
Too young? Not at Christ Church
In November 2012 a group of children who had chosen to take this step were baptised and then went on to receive Holy Communion. This is another way of breaking down barriers and affirming the place of all ages in Christ Church. More....
Helping keep Brum beautiful
In perfect Autumn weather we spent a morning in Cannon Hill Park learning how to cut back trees and put the branches to good use. More....
On Sunday 21 October, Christ Church took to the streets to support the 18,000 runners passing our front door in the Great Birmingham Run. Find out more about our support for the race here.
We provided music, refreshments and lots of applause
Enjoying the high life in the Malverns
Over a dozen members of the Nexus group for young adults and students spent a weekend away exploring the theme of living well. More...
Passing on the torch to the next generation
When the Cymbiotic percussion duo came to visit they passed on some of their knowledge and enthusiasm to the younger generation before performing in a concert for all ages. More....
Sometimes we need more than services and small groups to help us grow
How can a local church help its members grow as Christians? In Christ Church we are recognising the value of mentoring relationships, where someone with a bit more experience - and training - can give a helping hand to another person. More...
Holding our values high: Caring for the wider world
We've received independent recognition of our actions to improve the local environment - and it's an encouragement to do more. More details....