Annunciation Church, Walsall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Church of the Annunciation, Walsall |
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| The Mission Church of the Annunciation, Yew Tree, Walsall | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Traditional Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | The Annunciation |
| Dedicated | 27 March 1958 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Hickton Madely |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St. Gabriel, Fullbrook, Walsall |
| Deanery | Walsall |
| Archdeaconry | Walsall |
| Episcopal area | Wolverhampton |
| Diocese | Lichfield |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Mission Church of the Annunciation is a Church of England church located in Walsall, West Midlands, in the United Kingdom. It is part of the larger parish of St Gabriel's, Fullbrook. This church serves the communities of Tamebridge and the Yew Tree estate, which were built in 1956.
History of the Church
The Church of the Annunciation was officially opened on March 27, 1958. The ceremony was led by the Right Reverend Stretton Reeve, who was the Bishop of Lichfield at the time. The building was designed to be used for two main purposes. One end of the church has a special area called a sanctuary, which is used for religious services. The other end has a stage, which can be used for community events or performances. Both areas can be closed off with curtains when needed.
Church Leaders
The church has been served by several important leaders over the years. These leaders, known as Vicars, help guide the church community.
Vicars of The Annunciation
- 1958 - 1971: Father S. Thomas
- 1972 - 2010: Father T. R. H. Coyne
- 2011 - present: Reverend Prebendary Mark McIntyre
Assistant Priests
Assistant priests also play a key role in supporting the church and its Vicar.
- 1958 - 1961: Father E. Booth
- 1967 - 1970: Father K. Hill
- 1970 - 1973: Father H. Pascoe
- 1974 - 1977: Father N. Clapp
- 1977 - 1978: Father C. Marshall
- 1980 - 1983: Father B. Williams
- 1988 - 1990: Father G. Matthews
- 1990: Father D. Pearce
- 1995 - 2004: Father W. Poultney
- 2000 - 2003: Father E. Davies
- 2005 - 2010: Father N. Pierce
- 2013 - 2016: Father S. Oakes
- 2019 - 2022: Father R. Hume
