Solihull Parish

Christian Aid Sunday Collections on May 11^th and 18^th funding CA’s vital work in international development, education, advocacy, and disaster relief – supporting the most vulnerable in a world of growing inequality and fragility. This year’s campaign focusses on equipping farmers in Guatemala and Malawi with the tools and training they need to thrive against the backdrop of climate change. Please note that bucket collections will be held in St Alphege Church after the Services on Sunday, May 11th and May 18th. Please give as generously as you can.
Draft revised District Schemes for APCM on 28 April 2025: Arising from the Parish Scheme Review, changes are proposed to the existing schemes which regulate the internal constitutions of the three district church councils in this parish. Please click here for the full text of the documents and for further information.
Alpha Course starts from 10th June 2025 and Tuesdays after that: Alpha is a series of excellent videos followed by group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. Whatever your background or beliefs, you’re invited. For more information, please click here.
Oliver Bird Hall Car Parking Scheme – From 7th April 2025 significant changes will be made to the car parking facilities which will be managed by UKPS car parking company. For more information please follow this link.
Eucharist with focus on Healing – NEW monthly services which includes an invitation to receive prayer ministry with laying on of hands and anointing will take place at St Helen’s Church, 6.30pm, on the third Sunday of each month.
New Electoral Roll 2025 – Every 6 years parishes are required to create a new electoral roll. Anyone who has been baptised and who either lives or who regularly worships within the parish is entitled to be enrolled. For further information and how to enrol, please follow this link .
Pause and Pray – Starting from 4th November parents and carers are invited to Pause with Sue and Linda in the Oliver Bird Hall for half an hour on Monday mornings immediately after school drop off to reflect on the week ahead and to Pray for our schools, our children and ourselves. And there will be pastries and good coffee!!
Project Turnaround – click here for more information about the proposals for Phase 2, and for your opportunity to feed back your thoughts.
Job and volunteer vacancies can be found on our Vacancies page. We are currently seeking a Parish Safeguarding Coordinator and a District Safeguarding Coordinator.
SMBC support – every first Tuesday of the month, Kerrie and Natalia from the Community Development Team will be in the foyer of the OBH from 12 noon to 3pm. For more information please click here.