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Handsworth St Mary’s
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St Mary's parish church in Handsworth Birmingham. A presence in the local community since circa 900AD.
Morning Prayer @ 8.30am on Fridays
BCP Holy Communion @ 8am every Sunday
Parish Eucharist @ 11am every Sunday
Posts by the rector @ldoglonghurst
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Handsworth for the first Sunday of Advent, this Sunday the 30th November at 11am.
#AllWelcome #ParishEucharist #AdventSunday #Advent #ChurchOfEngland #COfEBirmingham #CathedralOfTheIndustrialRevolution #HandsworthStMary
Background image is of an Advent wreath in front of a black background. The wreath has four candles, three purple, one pink, and one central one which is white. One of the purple candles is lit. Over the top if this image is text which reads "St Mary’s Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the first Sunday of Advent, Sunday the 30th November at 11am." There is also text which reads; "Readings: Isaiah 2.1-5, Psalm 122, Romans 13:11-14 & Matthew 24.36-44"
November 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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The St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival is back for 2025!
Step into the magic of the season and join St Marys for our dazzling Christmas Tree Festival, which this year, will be open from the 5th to the 7th of December.

#Christmas #ChristmasTreeFestival #HandsworthStMary #TisTheSeason #AllWelcome
Image with a blue background that has gold writing on it which reads as follows: “FREE ENTRY, St Sary’s Handsworth, Step into the magic of the season! Join us for a dazzling, Christmas Tree Festival, 5TH - 7TH DECEMBER 2024, Festive refreshments, carol concert, tombola, dance performance, St Mary’s School Choir and a stall full of Christmas gifts for friends and family. FRIDAY 2-7PM - SATURDAY 10-7PM & SUNDAY 12.15-4PM.” Underneath this is a golden swirl of dust, and four different Christmas trees.
November 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Handsworth for the feast of Christ the King, this Sunday the 23rd November at 11am.

#AllWelcome #ParishEucharist #ChristTheKing #LastBeforeAdvent #ChurchOfEngland #COfEBirmingham #CathedralOfTheIndustrialRevolution #HandsworthStMary
Image with a beige/sand coloured background, with black text that reads; “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, for the feast of Christ the King, Sunday 23rd November at 11am”. Underneath this is an mosaic of Jesus preaching to all. Underneath this image is text that reads: “Readings: Jeremiah 23.1-6, 13–14, Psalm 46, Colossians 1.11-20 & Luke 23.33-43”.
November 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Come and discover one of Birmingham's most historic churches, St Mary’s Church Handsworth on the Heritage Open Day, Saturday 13th September, 10am-4.30pm, St Mary’s Parish Church, Handsworth, B20 2RW.

#BHeritageWeek #AllWelcome #HeritageWeek #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham #ChurchOfEngland
A square image advertising the St Mary’s Church Handsworth Heritage Open day as part of Birmingham Heritage week. The image includes a translucent picture of St Mary’s church from the south, with the Birmingham Heritage Week logo, and the following wording laid over the top of the picture: “Come and discover one of Birmingham's most historic churches, St Mary’s Church Handsworth on the Heritage Open Day, Saturday 13th September, 10am-4.30pm, St Mary’s Parish Church, Hamstead Road, Handsworth, B20 2RW.” Underneath this is white text on a red background which reads “A city wide celebration of Birmingham’s heritage! Over 100 events and activities to enjoy. 12-21 Sept 2025, birminghamheritageweek.co.uk”. This is followed by the Facebook logo, the Instagram logo and the hashtag ‘#BHeritageWeek’. Underneath this in red text on a white back ground are the words “2025 Supporters” and the logos of Birmingham Museum, Birmingham Municipal Charity, the National Trust, the University of Birmingham, and William A Cadbury Charitable Trust.
September 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Come and see your local parish church today, at the St Mary's Open Day. See more about the bellringers, the local U3A and mothers union groups, the worl in the church yard, the Key hill cemetery, a chance to look at a recent sculpture from local artist Kate Egawa,

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A square image which has a section of a stained/painted glass window depicting Jesus’ ascension into heaven, his nativity, and his calming of the storm, at the top which is overlayed with text which reads “St Mary’s Church, Handsworth”. Underneath this is white text on a blue background which reads “Come and explore one of Birmingham's most historic churches on St Mary's Patronal Open Day. Saturday 6th September 10am-4pm, St Mary’s Parish Church, Hamstead Road, Handsworth, B20 2RW. Refreshments will be available all day.”
September 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the Patronal Feast of The Blessed Virgin Mary, this Sunday, the 7th September, at 11am.
#AllWelcome #PatronalFestival #BlessedVirginMary #AssumptionOfTheBlessedVirginMary #ParishEucharist #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham
A square image with a light blue background that has a stained-glass image (from the west window of St Mary’s) of the Blessed Virgin Mary speaking the words of the Magnificat. To the right of this is text which reads; “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the Patronal Feast of The Blessed Virgin Mary, this Sunday, the 7th September, at 11am. Readings: Isaiah 61.10–end, Psalm 45.10–17, Galatians 4.4–7 & Luke 1:46-55.”
September 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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During September, and the first week of the Wednesday Midweek Eucharist will be taking place at 10.30am rather than 11.30am. Morning Prayer on a Friday will remain unchanged.
#ServiceTimeChange #MidweekServices #MidweekEucharist #AllWelcome #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham #ChurchOfEngland
Image which has a white background and blue text which reads as follows; September / October Update of Weekday Services at St Mary’s, Wednesdays, 10.30am - Said Eucharist, (excluding the 17th September, on which there will be no said Eucharist), Fridays, 8.30am - Morning Prayer, (These changes in service times will run from the 3rd September to the 1st of October (inclusive), after which services will revert to the normal time of 11.30am on Wednesdays). Underneath this text a blue and grey line drawing of the church.
September 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity, this Sunday, the 31st August at 11am.
#AllWelcome #EleventhSundayAfterTrinity #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham
A square image with a taupe-coloured background that has a stained-glass image of Jesus teaching on the right-hand side of the square. To the left of this is wording which reads; “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity, Sunday 10th August at 11am. Readings: Jeremiah 1. 4–13, Psalm 81.1, 10–16, Hebrews 13.1-8, 15-16, & Luke 14.1, 7-14”.
August 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Come and explore one of Birmingham's most historic churches on St Mary's Patronal Open Day, on Saturday 6th September 10am-4pm, St Mary’s Parish Church, Hamstead Road, Handsworth, B20 2RW.

#OpenDay #AllWelcome #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham #ChurchOfEngland
A square image which has a section of a stained/painted glass window depicting Jesus’ ascension into heaven, his nativity, and his calming of the storm, at the top which is overlayed with text which reads “St Mary’s Church, Handsworth”. Underneath this is white text on a blue background which reads “Come and explore one of Birmingham's most historic churches on St Mary's Patronal Open Day. Saturday 6th September 10am-4pm, St Mary’s Parish Church, Hamstead Road, Handsworth, B20 2RW. Refreshments will be available all day.”
August 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity, this Sunday, the 10th August at 11am.
#AllWelcome #EighthSundayAfterTrinity #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham
A square image with a blue background that has a stained-glass image of Jesus teaching on the right-hand side of the square. To the left of this is wording which reads; “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity, Sunday 10th August at 11am. Readings: Isaiah 1.1, 10-20, Psalm 50.1–8, 23–24, Hebrews 11.1-3, 8-16 & Luke 12.32–40”.
August 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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St Mary's is delighted to host the Gents of St John's on their summer tour for their 'Mystery of Faith' Concert, on Saturday 19th July at 7.30pm.

Tickets will be £12 and available on the door, if unable to be purchased in advance.
The image is a poster advertising the Gents of St John's on their summer tour for their 'Mystery of Faith' Concert, on Saturday 19th July at 7.30pm. Tickets will be £12 and available on the door, if unable to be purchased in advance. The evening will consist of a A programme built around Byrd’ s Mass for Three Voices with works by Hylton Stewart, Harris, Kennedy, Lassus, and Biebl, a second half of a capella, close-harmony arrangements of classic popular songs, from The Beach Boys to the Beatles.
July 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the Third Sunday after Trinity, this Sunday, the 6th July at 11am.
#AllWelcome #ThirdSundayAfterTrinity #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham
A square image with an orangey/beige background that has an icon of Jesus sending out the 70 to preach the gospel on the right-hand side. To the left of this is wording that reads; “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the Third Sunday after Trinity, Sunday 6th July at 11am, Readings: 2 Kings 5.1-14, Psalm 30, Galatians 6. 7–16 & Luke 10.1-11, 16-20”.
July 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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All welcome to the said Eucharist at St Mary’s today at 12.30pm to celebrate The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion, Corpus Christi.
#Eucharist #CorpusChristi #TheDayOfThanksgivingForTheInstitutionOfHolyCommunion #StMarysHandsworth #AllWelcome #COFEBirmingham #ChurchOfEngland
A square image with a light red/pink back ground which on the left has wording which reads: “St Mary's Handsworth, Said Eucharist, on The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion, Corpus Christi, Thursday 19th June at 12.30pm ”. And to the right of this wording is a black line drawing of a Chalice and Host.
June 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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It's always a joy to be invited into the school and the year ones and two's who were out at the same time I was there were very excited about how cool it was to feed these magnificent animals!

#ChurchOfEngland #StMarysSchool #ChurchOfEnglandBirmingham #ParishMinistry #Alpacas

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A photo of a soft serve ice cream with sprinkles and strawberry sauce on it.
June 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Sometimes parish ministry doesnt look quite likw you expect, but it was a joy to be invited by our local church school @stmarysb20 to share in the very exciting alpaca and ice cream day, which is what it says on the tin, alpacas and ice cream.

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A picture of four alpacas on the St Mary's School field
June 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the feast of Pentecost, this Sunday, the 8th of June at 11am.
#AllWelcome #Pentecost #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham
An image which on the right hand side has a snippet of a photo of one of the stained glass windows at canterbury cathedral which depicts the descent of the Holy Spirit at the first Pentecost. To the left of this, on light beige background, is text which reads “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on Pentecost Sunday, Sunday 8th June at 11am, Readings: Genesis 11.1–9, Psalm 104:26-37, Acts 2.1–21 & John 14.8–17, 25–27”.
June 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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The 8th of May was a busy day at St Mary’s, we welcomed St Theresa’s RC School’s year 4 class who explored the church and churchyard After this the church was open for all to see the VE display, & the day was topped off with ringing at 6.30pm to celebrate anniversary.
The image is a photograph of the VE commemoration day display, that includes, a union jack flag, VE day posters, a poppy dress, and other union jack themed decorations. The image is a photograph of six people in the bell tower of St Mary’s Handsworth, who have just rung the bells to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day.
May 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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All are welcome to the St Mary's Handsworth VE day 80th anniversary open afternoon, on the 8th May 2025.
All are welcome to view the VE day display and explore the church. Refreshments available from 12noon.
Please do listen out for the VE day ringing from 6.30pm.
#VEDay #HandsworthStMary #VE80
Image with a dark blue background, which has gold coloured twxt which reads: "St Mary's Handsworth VE day 80th anniversary open afternoon, on the 8th May 2025. All are welcome to view the VE day display and explore the church. Refreshments available from 12noon. Please do listen out for the VE day ringing from 6.30pm." To the left of the wording is a celebrating VEday banner.
May 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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St Mary’s is looking to recruit a self-employed Interim Director of Music who is a skilled musician and has a strong ability to lead a church choir which is predominantly made up of primary school aged children.
For more information please visit: handsworthstmary.org/interim-dire...
Image with a blue background which on the top half of the image has a faded picture of children singing in a choir. Underneath this is white text which reads “St Mary’s is looking to recruit a self-employed Interim Director of Music who is a skilled musician and has a strong ability to lead a church choir which is predominantly made up of primary school aged children, and whose primary purpose is to edify worship as part of the Sunday Parish Eucharist service. Informal enquiries may be made to the Rector; Revd Lizzie Longhurst on 07594731122 or rector@handsworthstmary.org”.
April 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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All welcome to the Holy Week services at St Mary’s!

#HolyWeek #AllWelcome #Lent #Pasiontide #Eucharist #MorningPrayer #EveningPrayer #StationsOfTheCross #MaundyThursday #GoodFriday #Easter #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham
An image with a purple background and white text which reads as follows: “Sunday 13th April – Palm Sunday, 8am - BCP Holy Communion, 11am - Parish Eucharist, Monday 14th April / Tuesday 15th April / Wednesday 16th April, 8.30am – Morning Prayer, 11.30am – Stations of the Cross, 12 noon – Said Eucharist, 7pm – Compline, Thursday 17th April – Maundy Thursday, 8.30am – Morning Prayer, 11am – Chrism Mass at Birmingham Cathedral, 12 noon – Stations of the Cross, 7pm – Foot washing, liturgy of the Last Super and Vigil, Friday 18th April – Good Friday, 8.30am – Morning Prayer, 11am – Walk of witness meeting at St Augustine’s Church, Handsworth, 2pm – Liturgy of the Last hour, Sunday 20th April – Easter Sunday, 8am - BCP Holy Communion, 11am - Parish Eucharist”. To left of this a photo of the central panel of the west window at St Mary’s depicting the crucifixion.
April 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the Fith Sunday of Lent, this Sunday, the 6th April at 11am.
#AllWelcome #Lent #FifthSundayOfLent #Pasiontide #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham
An image which on the left hand side has a pale green background with text that reads as follows: “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the fifth Sunday of Lent Sunday 6th April at 11am, Readings: Isaiah 43.16–21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3.4b–14 & John 12.1–8”. On the right hand side a small extract of a stained-glass window from Chartres Cathedral depicting Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with oil.
April 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent, this Sunday, the 30th March at 11am.
#AllWelcome #Lent #MotherignSunday #FourthSundayOfLent #Laerte #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham
An image, which on the left had side has a off white / light green background with text that reads “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent Sunday 30th March at 11am. Readings: Exodus 2.1–10, Psalm 34.11–20, 2 Corinthians 1.3–7 & John 19:25-27.” TO the left of this, is a photo of the central panel of the stained glass window from St Mark’s church Bromley of the Angel Gabriel coming to the blessed Virgin Mary and announcing the birth of Christ.
March 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the third Sunday of Lent, this Sunday, the 23rd March at 11am.
#AllWelcome #Lent #ThirdSundayOfLent #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham
An image which on the right hand side has an orange background with text that reads as follows: “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the third Sunday of Lent Sunday 23rd March at 11am”. Underneath this is text in italics which reads: “Readings: Isaiah 55.1–9, Psalm 63.1-9, 1 Corinthians 10.1–13 & Luke 13.1–9”. To the left of the text is a small part of the stained glass window at Birmingham Cathedral which depicts Christ judging humanity.
March 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth on the second Sunday of Lent, this Sunday, the 16th March at 11am.
#AllWelcome #Lent #SecondSundayOfLent #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham #CathedralOfTheIndustrialRevolution
Image with a light blue/grey background which on the left hand of the image has text which reads; “All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth on the second Sunday of Lent, this Sunday, the 16th March at 11am. Readings: Genesis 15.1–12,17–18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3.17—4.1 & Luke 13.31–end.” To the right of this is a stained glass image of Jesus preaching to a crowd.
March 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth on the first Sunday of Lent, this Sunday, the 9th March at 11am.
#AllWelcome #Lent #FirstSundayOfLent #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham #CathedralOfTheIndustrialRevolution
Image with a light beige/green background which on the left hand of the image has text which reads “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the first Sunday of Lent Sunday 9th March at 11am, Readings: Deuteronomy 26.1–11, Psalm 91.1, 2, 9–end, Romans 10.8b–13 & Luke 4.1–13.” On the right side of the image is an open source stained glass image Jesus being tempted by the devil.
March 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM