Christ Church, Summerfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 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 |
| 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 |
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| Parish | Summerfield |
| Deanery | Edgbaston |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
As of 2019[update]
Christ Church is a special old building in the Summerfield area of Birmingham, England. It's a parish church for the Church of England, which is a type of Christian church. This church is a place where people of all ages and backgrounds come together. It's even listed as a Grade II listed building, meaning it's an important historical place.
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How Christ Church Started
Building the Church
The very first stone of Christ Church was put in place in November 1883. A lady named Mrs. Lea, whose husband used to be a vicar, helped start the building work. The church was built between 1883 and 1885. It was designed by an architect named J.A. Chatwin. He used a style called "Perpendicular," which is a type of Gothic architecture with lots of tall, straight lines.
On April 30, 1885, the church was officially opened and made sacred in a special ceremony. This is called being "consecrated."
The Church's Area
When Christ Church was built, it got its own special area, or "parish," for its community. This new parish was created from a part of another church's area, St John's Church, Ladywood. Later, in 1906, a small part of Christ Church's parish was moved to St Augustine's Church, Edgbaston.
The Church Organ
Christ Church has a large organ inside. It was put in place in 1889 by a company called Nicholson and Co. Organs are big musical instruments that make sound using pipes. You can find more details about this specific organ on a special list called the National Pipe Organ Register.
Christ Church Today
Today, Christ Church is a busy and welcoming place. The people who go to the church meet every Sunday morning. There are also special groups for kids and teenagers. As of September 2022, the main leaders of the church are Rev Dr Katie Stock and Rev Edd Stock. They help guide the church community.
