St Edward's Church, Hockley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Edward’s Church, Hockley |
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| 52°29′35.8″N 1°54′1.1″W / 52.493278°N 1.900306°W | |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Previous denomination | Presbyterian |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Edward |
| Consecrated | 1898 |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 19 June 1857 |
St Edward's Church, New John Street West, Hockley was once a Church of England parish church in Birmingham, England. It is named after Saint Edward.
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History of St Edward's Church
This building first opened its doors on June 19, 1857. It was originally built as a Presbyterian chapel. A minister named Revd. James Hamilton from London led the opening ceremony.
Becoming a Church of England Site
In 1896, another church, St Stephen the Martyr's Church, Newtown Row, took over the building. They used it as a "mission room," which is a place to help people in the local community. Just two years later, in 1898, it was officially made into a church on its own. This process is called "consecration."
Forming a New Parish
A "parish" is like a church's neighborhood or area of responsibility. In 1899, land was taken from two nearby parishes to create a new one for St Edward's Church. These parishes were St Stephen the Martyr's Church, Newtown Row and St Matthias' Church, Farm Street, Birmingham.
Merging with Other Churches
Over time, St Edward's Church joined with other churches in the area. In 1942, it merged with St Nicolas' Church, Hockley. Later, it also merged with St George in the Fields, Hockley.
