Welcome

Welcome to the website of St. Martin's Church Centre in Perry Common, Birmingham. Here you will find various pieces of information about the Church centre and the activities that go on here. For further information please drop us an email or come and see us.

Worship at St. Martin's

Morning Services at 10:00 am
1st Sunday of the month, family service.
2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays, Holy Communion.
3rd Sunday, Morning Prayer.

Forthcoming events:

St. Martin's Social Care Project Ltd

St. Martin's Social Care Project (SCP) is a company limited by guarantee which exists to provide a variety of services to elderly people in Perry Common and the immediate Kingstanding and Erdington areas.

Aims of the Project

Identify the needs of elderly people and their carers.
To meet these needs in accordance with Christian principles regardless of race, creed or gender.
To be open and adapt to the changing circumstances experienced by elderly people.
To work in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations working with the elderly.

Project Activities

We attempt to meet these needs through the following activities and events:
A twice weekly Lunch Club, this is on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Church Centre.
Occasional outings and events, these include places such as restaurants, pubs, shops and places.
An annual holiday.

Running the Project

The centre staff consists of a full time community worker for the elderly, a part time cook, a part time clerical support worker and a team of volunteers.
We are always looking for volunteers.
The responsibility for managing the work is undertaken by an executive committee.
We have a fully equipped hall which is available for hire for parties and functions. The project organises monthly fund raising events for the holiday and day trips, these include beer and skittles evenings, quiz nights and barn dances.

Youth & Community Centre

St. Martin's Youth & Community Centre provides a varied programme of activities that caters for a wide section of the local community. We try to cater for all needs but we would welcome any suggestions as to how we might improve our provision.
We aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where people have the opportunity to gain new skills and experiences, look at issues affecting their lives and socalise with peers.
Charity Number: 505978

Groups and Activities

Parent and Toddler Group, Young Women's Group, Football Coaching, Junior Youth Club, Christian Youth Group, Easter and Summer Playschemes.
The centre staff consists of a full time youth and community worker, a full time youth and children's worker, part time workers and volunteers. We are always looking for new volunteers.
The responsibility for managing the work is undertaken by a management comittee. We are supported finacially by Birmingham City Council.

Facilities at the centre

The centre has a sports hall, pool and table tennis facilities, an art room, office, a small kitchen, toilets and wheelchair access. The centre is available for hire and is used by many groups for this purpose.

What is the Perry Common Regeneration Project?

The Perry Common estate is being hugely redeveloped, with almost 1,000 homes being demolished and rebuilt. The Perry Common Regeneration Project, aims to look at the other needs of the community spirit. It is managed by a committee of residents and representatives of local organisations such as the primary school, residents association and local churches. Together with the community, local groups and service providers we aim to make Perry Common a better place to live.

For further information contact Liisa Richardson, iisa[at]stmartins39.freeserve.co.uk

Other Services at St. Martin's

We have a fully equipped hall which is available for hire for parties and functions. Please contact Mr. Ronald George (0121 382 7555, stmartins[at]krioma.net)

Baptisms and weddings can be arranged by contacting the Parish Office

Other Organisations using the Church premises include:
Monday Evening: After Dark - a dance club
Wednesday Evening: Badminton Club
Friday Evening: Erdington Handicapped Children's Club

Contact

Postal Address:
140 Witton Lodge Road
Perry Common
Erdington
Birmingham
B23 5AP

Telephone: (UK) 0121 382 7555
Fax: (UK) 0121 382 7555
E-mail: stmartins[at]krioma.net

Church:
Church Wardens: Mr Ron George, Mrs. Margaret O'Hare
Tel.: 0121 382 7555
Fax: 0121 382 7555

Regeneration Project:

Regeneration Worker: Miss Liisa Richardson
Tel.: (0121) 382 3094
Fax: (0121) 382 3094