Valley Christmas Bazaar

The Christmas Bazaar at Valley Church Centre takes place on Friday 21st November from 7 to 9 pm, and Saturday 22nd November from 2 to 4pm.

Please do come along, browse the stalls, take part in the competitions and visit Father Christmas in his grotto.

Harvest Thanksgiving 2008

Our Harvest Thanksgiving services will take place:

  • Sunday 5th October at St. Nicholas Church at 10.30 a.m. Mr Ross Hayes from Tearfund will be preaching.
    Gifts of tins, packets and produce received during the service will be passed on to Birmingham City Mission. We will also be supporting the work of Tearfund.
  • Sunday 19th October at St. Stephen’s Church Centre at 9.30 a.m.
    Gifts of tins, packets and produce received during the service will be distributed locally. We will also be supporting the work of Tearfund.

Harvest suppers will take place:

Valley Church Centre - Celebration Evening

To mark the completion of the decoration of the Valley Church Centre there will be a celebration and thanksgiving evening on Saturday 25th October 2008. The evening starts with a Fish and Chip supper at 6.45pm. In addition to ‘local entertainment’ the Solihull Male Voice Choir will also be singing during the evening. Book this date now! Tickets (including supper) cost £7.50 and may be obtained from Gill Carter, Rob Dean, Tony Shaw or Joyce Taylor.

Valley Holiday Camp 2008

The Champion’s Challenge Holiday Camp will be taking place at Valley Church Centre from Monday 4th to Friday 8th August 2008, with a closing celebration service on Sunday 10th August at 10.00 a.m.

It’s the place to be for 4-11 year olds, with fun, games and learning.

For more details contact Ron Davies at 5 Studley Croft, Solihull.

Hatchford Brook Churches Together Prayer Walk

Heading off across Elmdon Park towards Valley Church CentreThere will be a prayer walk on Saturday 7th June starting at Mapledene School (home of Sheldon Community Church), visiting all the places of worship in Hatchford Brook Churches Together for prayer. It is hoped to arrange lunch at St. Stephen’s at about 1pm, arriving at St. Nicholas at about 2pm. Prayers and volunteers for all or part of the walk to Rob Dean on 0121 743 6876.

Photos from last year’s walk.

Redecorating Valley Church Centre

Valley Church Centre is in need of re-decoration. Quotes are being obtained for external work but it has been agreed that the internal decoration will be done by volunteers. (more…)

Elmdon Choral Society - Concert of Carols

Elmdon Choral Society presents a Concert of Carols at St. Mary’s Church, Acock’s Green on Thursday 13th December and at Valley Church Centre on Friday 14th December, both starting at 7.30 pm.

Including the story of Captain Cat and the Carol Singers told by Ron Davies and Ann Davis and with Margaret Hill on piano and organ.

Tickets cost £6 including refreshments, children free.

Looking for a Christmas Service?

Following the starWe’d love to see you at any of our 2007 Christmas Services, as we celebrate Jesus’ birth. All welcome!

Sunday 16th December

9.30 am All-Age Carol Service at St. Stephen’s Church Centre
4.00 pm Christingle at St. Stephen’s Church Centre - The candle-lit service for children

Sunday 23rd December

9.30 am Carol Service at Valley Church Centre
6.00 pm Carol Service at St. Nicholas - a quieter, more reflective service, featuring the “traditional” nine lessons and carols

Christmas Eve

4.00 pm Christingle at St. Nicholas - The candle-lit service for children
11.30 pm Holy Communion at St. Nicholas - always popular, a great way to welcome in Christmas

Christmas Day

10.00 am Family Service with Holy Communion at St. Nicholas - come and celebrate Christmas Day!