St. Margaret's Church
* Last Update
26th September 2007
As you can see from the pictures, it is a very beautiful church in a delightful country setting. For 750 years people have met here for the happy occasions of Christening and Marriages, and at the sad times to commend to God those who have died.
Parish Records
A catalogue of these records is available in "Gateway to the Past" - the online catalogue of the
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service. The Archive Service's
website provides further information on
planning a visit to the office to consult records, should you wish to do so.
The Church
Named after St. Margaret of Antioch, the Church is in Chapel Lane (see map of parish). A church was first built in about the year 1250, and over the years has been rebuilt and enlarged.
Historic records of St Margaret, Great Barr have been deposited at
Staffordshire Record Office, where they are available for consultation by
the public. These include the parish registers of baptisms 1653-1952,
marriages 1653-1958 and burials 1653-1948. Also notable are parish
officers' accounts for the 18th and 18th centuries.
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Church Leaders
| Priest / Leader | Name | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vicar | Rev'd Martin Rutter | Parish Office 0121 357 1390 Home 0121 357 5813 |
| Curate | Rev'd T.W. Ward | 0121 358 1880 |
| Readers | Mrs Val. Rutter | - |
| Mrs G. Butcher | - | |
| Church Wardens | Mr. D. Stammers | - |
| Mr D. B. Clive | - |
Services
Day Time Service
Sunday 8.00 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Choral Matins (1st & 3rd Sundays) Family Communion including "Children at Church" (2nd Sunday) Sung Eucharist (last Sunday) 6.30 pm Choral Evensong Thursday 10.00 am Holy Communion
Other Meetings / Activities
Day Time Meeting / Activity
Monday Mothers' Union (1st & 3rd of Month) 7.45 pm Bible Study (2nd & 4th of Month) Tuesday 11.00 am Pray Together Friday 6.45 pm Choir Practice 8.00 pm Bellringers Practice Fellowship and Ladies Guild are both monthly The church often runs an Alpha Course and takes a group to Spring Harvest each Easter - please enquire about details.
We are closely linked with St. Margaret's Primary School
and the full range of Scouts & Guides that meet regularly at the school Baptisms & Marriages Please contact:
The Parish Office, St. Margaret's Church
Chapel Lane, Great Barr B43 7BA
Tel: 0121 357 1390
E-mail: gtbarr@fish.co.uk
Parish Secretary available:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10.30 am - 3.00 pm
Forthcoming Events 2007
Sunday 7th October
Harvest Festival
Barn Dance Tickets £7 from Parish Office (Hot Supper included)
St. Luke's Tide — Services including prayers for NHS and for personal healing and wholeness
6.30pm Memorial Service: at which we remember those who have died during the last year and families may light a candle in memory
Remembrance Parade with RBL & Scouts/Guides - Act of Remembrance & wreath laying at 10.50am followed by Service in Church
Advent Fair 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Advent Children's Activity 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Advent Carol Service 6.30 pm
Christmas Brass Band Concert 7.00 pm Tickets £5
11.00 am Christmas Tree Service - please bring wrapped & labelled gifts to go under the Christmas Tree and be passed on to needy children
2.15 pm Parkinson Society Carol service - everyone welcome
6.30 pm 9 Lessons & Carols, traditional service from the Choir and by the congregation. Followed by mulled wine & mince pies
4.00 pm Crib Service for the young & young at heart
11.30 pm Midnight Communion
8.00 am Christmas Day Communion
11.00 am Family Service (followed by a short, separate communion at 12 noon)
To Help You
The Vicar will be glad to see you if you call, and is always willing to give you advice and help. In times of serious sickness, will you please notify the Vicar so that the sick person may be visited at home, or in the hospital, and have the benefit of the church's ministry.
Map of Parish
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