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St. Anne's Church, Moseley
St Anne Park Hill Moseley.jpg
52°27′03″N 1°53′29″W / 52.4507°N 1.8915°W / 52.4507; -1.8915
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Broad Church
Website [1]
History
Dedication St. Anne
Administration
Parish Moseley
Diocese Birmingham
Province Canterbury

St. Anne's Church, Park Hill, Moseley is a special church in Moseley, Birmingham, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is a place where people gather for worship and community events. It has a long history and beautiful architecture.

A Look Back: History of the Church

St. Anne's Church was built a long time ago in 1874. A famous architect named Frederick Preedy designed it. The church is a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.

The church used to be its own separate parish. A parish is like a local church area. Now, it works together with St. Mary's Church, Moseley. They are part of a "united benefice," which means they share some resources and leaders.

Leaders of St. Anne's Church

A Vicar is a special priest who leads a church. Here are some of the people who have been Vicars at St. Anne's Church:

  • Robert Scott
  • Robert Yaxley
  • Leslie Brotherton
  • Alan Reynolds
  • Averyl Bradbook (2004–2005)
  • Jeremy Dussek (2007–2014)
  • Duncan Strathie (2015–Present)

What Happens at St. Anne's?

St. Anne's Church has regular services for people to attend. On Sundays, there is a Sung Eucharist service at 11:00 AM. During the week, there is also Morning Prayer at 9:00 AM. These services are a time for prayer, singing, and listening to readings.

The Church Organ

The church has a large musical instrument called an organ. It was built in 1907 by a company called Brindley & Foster. In 1984, another company, Nicholson & Co (Worcester) Ltd, fixed and improved it.

You can find details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website. This organ is also special because a virtual version of it is used in a computer program called Hauptwerk Virtual Organ.

Organ Players at St. Anne's

An organist is a person who plays the organ. Here are some of the organists who have played at St. Anne's Church:

  • W. Berridge-Hicks (1897 – around 1912)
  • Herbert E. Knott (around 1920 and 1921)
  • Peter Howard

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Iglesia de Santa Ana (Moseley) para niños

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