Christ Church, Summerfield

Christ Church is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in the Summerfield district of Birmingham.^[1][2] Christ Church is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church community.

Christ Church
52°28′56.6″N 1°56′20.8″W
Location	Summerfield, Birmingham
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
Website	www.christchurchsummerfield.com
History
Dedication	Christ Church
Consecrated	30 April 1885 (1885-04-30)
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade II listed
Architect(s)	J. A. Chatwin
Style	Perpendicular
Groundbreaking	1883
Completed	1885 (1885)
Administration
Diocese	Anglican Diocese of Birmingham
Archdeaconry	Birmingham
Deanery	Edgbaston
Parish	Summerfield

The church circa 1906-1912

History

The foundation stone was laid in November 1883 by the widow of Revd George Lea, vicar of St George's Church, Edgbaston. The church was built between 1883 and 1885 in a Perpendicular Style to designs by the architect J.A. Chatwin.^[3] It was consecrated on 30 April 1885.

A parish was created out of the parish of St John's Church, Ladywood.^[4] In 1906 part of the parish was transferred to St Augustine's Church, Edgbaston.

Organ

The organ was installed by Nicholson and Co in 1889. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.^[5]

The community today

The worshipping community meet weekly on Sunday mornings with kids and youth groups. As of September 2022, their lead pastors are Rev Dr Katie Stock and Rev Edd Stock.^[6]