Christ Church, Summerfield
| 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 |
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.
History
[edit]The 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
[edit]The 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
[edit]The 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.
