Our Church was built in 1732 with money left by Dorothy Parkes.  It has stained glass windows designed and created by the Camm family, who are buried in the Churchyard.It is a Grade II* Listed Building. Vicar Reverend Nigel Mason Old Church Vicarage 93a Church Road Smethwick  B67 6EE Tel:  0121 558 1763	Sunday Services   Holy Communion is celebrated at 10.15am every Sunday. Family Service and Parade is held on the second Sunday of each month. We have a very active Junior Church on the third and fourth Sundays of each month.   There is a prayer service most Sundays at 5.00pm On the second Sunday of each month this is Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer.   A Communion Service is held on Tuesdays  at 10.00am.
Contacts Churchwardens: Christine Tanner:  0121 544 4626 David Ingram:       0121 427 3221 Baptisms:  Christine Tanner:  0121 544 4626  Weddings:  Joyce Jones:       0121 565 3629 Funerals:  Joyce Jones:       0121 565 3629 Bell Ringers: Steve Horton:      janet.horton@virgin.net The Dorothy Parkes Centre: Anne-Marie Williams:  0121 558 2998  Smethwick Old Church Scout Group: Beaver Colony    -    Eileen Farrier Cub Pack          -    Mandy Smith Scout Troop        -   Rik on 0121 532 3505 Explorer Scouts  -   David Waldron Group Leader      -   Stan Willets	Other Activities Bell Ringing: Bell Ringing practice is held at 8.00pm every Thursday night.   Scouts: Smethwick Old Church has a very active Scout Group.  This includes Beavers (5-8 years old ), Cubs (8-11 years old), Scouts (11-15) and Exporers (16+).  They meet at the Dorothy Parkes Centre on various evenings.  For specific details please contact Rik on 0121 532 3505. Traidcraft Sundays: On the 2nd Sunday of every month Fair Trade goods (coffees, teas, chocolate, craft goods) are sold after the service.   Appeals Children's Society:   £200 Malawi:                   £500
Forthcoming Events in 2008:
The Dorothy Parkes Centre Many local community groups meet in this Healthy Living Centre sponsored by the church.  Halls and rooms are available for hire.  Further details are available from the Manager, Anne-Marie Williams, on 0121 558 2998.   Family History If you are trying to trace your family tree and are looking for information on your ancestors, you could try contacting:Sandwell Community History and Archives, Department, Smethwick Community Library, High Street, Smethwick, B66 1AB Email:   archives.service@sandwell.gov.uk Telephone:  0121 558 2561