St Barnabas' Church, Balsall Heath facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Barnabas' Church |
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The church in August 2024
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| 52°27′16.4″N 1°52′37.4″W / 52.454556°N 1.877056°W | |
| Location | Balsall Heath, Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Barnabas |
| Consecrated | 1904 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Thomas F. Proud |
| Groundbreaking | 1897 |
| Completed | 1904 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Agatha Sparkbrook and St Barnabas Balsall Heath |
| Deanery | Central Birmingham |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
St Barnabas' Church is a special place of worship. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. You can find it in Balsall Heath, a part of Birmingham, England.
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History of St Barnabas' Church
Building the Church
The church was built a long time ago. Construction started in 1898 and finished in 1904. A person named Thomas Proud designed the building.
The church was officially opened and blessed on Saturday, June 10, 1904. This special ceremony was led by Charles Gore. He was the Bishop of Worcester at that time.
Becoming a Parish
In 1905, St Barnabas' Church got its own "parish." A parish is like a local area that a church serves. Its land was taken from the area of another church, St Paul's Church, Balsall Heath.
Fire and Rebuilding
Sadly, a fire damaged the church in 1970. This meant that a lot of rebuilding work had to be done. The church was repaired and made strong again.
Joining Together
In 1990, St Barnabas' Church joined with another church. It merged with St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook. Now, they form one big united parish.
Church Traditions
The church follows a specific style of worship. It is part of the Anglo-Catholic tradition within the Church of England. This means it has a more traditional style of services and beliefs.
The church also receives special guidance. This guidance comes from the Bishop of Oswestry. This is called "alternative episcopal oversight." The current Bishop of Oswestry is Paul Thomas.
