OUR CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY

Our building is one of the finest churches in Birmingham. It was built in 1838, enlarged in 1856 and transformed in 1884 by JA Chatwin, a pupil of Charles Barry. It is grade 2 listed and in the Edgbaston conservation area. Standing at a busy cross roads, it is a familiar landmark, seen by thousands of people every day and reminding passers-by of the spiritual and moral values which underlie human society. 

We believe that it represents the aspirations of past generations and offers hope for the future to those who search for truth today by being a place of beauty, of wonder and of prayer and a focus for dignified and thoughtful Christian worship, supported by a fine musical tradition. It is also a spiritual focus for the week-day population of commuters in professional and commercial firms nearby. 

We strive to be a Christian centre for local charities, schools and universities and a lively and outgoing Christian presence in a diverse area with a shifting population. 

Our fine musical tradition, supported with excellent acoustics, enables our church to be an outstanding venue for concerts, recitals, civic occasions as well as neighbourhood meetings.

 We have a commitment to the Urban priority Area within our parish, working with other churches and residents to address the causes and symptoms of social need. St George’s primary school, too, serves the need of the local people.