St Anne's Church, Moseley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Anne's Church, Moseley |
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| 52°27′03″N 1°53′29″W / 52.4507°N 1.8915°W | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | [1] |
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| Dedication | St. Anne |
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| 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.
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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
In Spanish: Iglesia de Santa Ana (Moseley) para niños
