Christ Church is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in the Summerfield district of Birmingham.[1][2] Christ Church is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church community.
| Christ Church | |
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| 52°28′56.6″N 1°56′20.8″W / 52.482389°N 1.939111°W | |
| Location | Summerfield, Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Dedication | Christ Church |
| Consecrated | 30 April 1885 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | J. A. Chatwin |
| Style | Perpendicular |
| Groundbreaking | 1883 |
| Completed | 1885 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Deanery | Edgbaston |
| Parish | Summerfield |
History
editThe foundation stone was laid in November 1883 by the widow of Revd George Lea, vicar of St George's Church, Edgbaston. The church was built between 1883 and 1885 in a Perpendicular Style to designs by the architect J.A. Chatwin.[3] It was consecrated on 30 April 1885.
A parish was created out of the parish of St John's Church, Ladywood.[4] In 1906 part of the parish was transferred to St Augustine's Church, Edgbaston.
Organ
editThe organ was installed by Nicholson and Co in 1889. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[5]
The community today
editThe worshipping community meet weekly on Sunday mornings with kids and youth groups. As of September 2022, their lead pastors are Rev Dr Katie Stock and Rev Edd Stock.[6]
References
edit- ^ The Buildings of England. Warwickshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Penguin Books. ISBN 0140710310 p.210
- ^ Historic England. "Christ Church (1076167)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- ^ "Christ Church, Birmingham". British Listed Buildings. britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ Victoria County History: History of the County of Warwick. Volume 7: City of Birmingham 1964. p.382
- ^ "NPOR [N07298]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Christ Church Summerfield". Christ Church Summerfield. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
