Emmanuel Church, Sparkbrook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emmanuel Church, Sparkbrook |
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Emmanuel Church, Sparkbrook
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| 52°27′35.3″N 1°51′38.63″W / 52.459806°N 1.8607306°W | |
| Location | Sparkbrook |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Emmanuel |
| Consecrated | 1901 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | William Bidlake |
| Groundbreaking | 1900 |
| Closed | 1990 |
Emmanuel Church, Sparkbrook is a special old building in Birmingham, England. It used to be a Church of England church, but now it has been changed into homes for people. It is also a Grade II listed building, which means it is an important historical place that needs to be protected.
A Look Back: The Church's Story
Emmanuel Church has an interesting history. It was designed by an architect named William Bidlake. The very first stone for the church was put in place on 24 September 1900. The church officially opened its doors in 1901.
Later, in 1927, the church building was made bigger. For a while, it was like a smaller, helper church for another nearby church called Christ Church, Sparkbrook. These helper churches are sometimes called "chapels of ease." But in 1928, Emmanuel Church became its own main church with its own area, or "parish," to serve.
However, in 1990, Emmanuel Church closed down. Its parish then joined with St John's Church, Sparkhill. The building was later changed into a care home for older people. This project was managed by the Ashram Housing Association.
