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Christ Church, Summerfield

Coordinates: 52°28′56.6″N 1°56′20.8″W / 52.482389°N 1.939111°W / 52.482389; -1.939111
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Christ Church
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52°28′56.6″N 1°56′20.8″W / 52.482389°N 1.939111°W / 52.482389; -1.939111
LocationSummerfield, Birmingham
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
Websitewww.christchurchsummerfield.com
History
DedicationChrist Church
Consecrated30 April 1885 (1885-04-30)
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II listed
Architect(s)J. A. Chatwin
StylePerpendicular
Groundbreaking1883
Completed1885 (1885)
Administration
DioceseAnglican Diocese of Birmingham
ArchdeaconryBirmingham
DeaneryEdgbaston
ParishSummerfield
The church circa 1906-1912

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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ The Buildings of England. Warwickshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Penguin Books. ISBN 0140710310 p.210
  2. ^ Historic England. "Christ Church (1076167)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Christ Church, Birmingham". British Listed Buildings. britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  4. ^ Victoria County History: History of the County of Warwick. Volume 7: City of Birmingham 1964. p.382
  5. ^ "NPOR [N07298]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  6. ^ "Christ Church Summerfield". Christ Church Summerfield. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
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