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St Laurence Church and The Ark, Alvechurch

Name: St Laurence Church and The Ark, Alvechurch
Address: The Ark, Street Laurence Church, Alvechurch, B487SB, GB
Telephone: 0121 447 7955
Price range: ££
Rating: 5

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St Laurence Church and The Ark, Alvechurch

The Ark adjoins St Laurence Church in Alvechurch and is an award winning venue available for hire for regular groups and one off events. Charity No. 1131783
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The ideal venue for Children's Parties, Baptism Parties, Funeral Wakes, Anniversary Celebrations, Exhibitions, Demonstrations and much more.....

FACILITIES
Fully-fitted catering kitchen

Large Hall with a wooden sprung dance floor

14 large tables 6 x 2.5 feet (free to use when you hire the hall)

5 smaller tables 5 x 2.5 feet (free to use when you hire the hall)

Around 115 chairs (free to use w

hen you hire the hall)

Upper Room, carpeted and furnished as a lounge with 30 chairs and small tables

Disabled toilet and lift to the upper floor

Baby changing facilities

Ample free car parking

Good disabled access into The Ark (no entrance stairs)

Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Alvechurch.

18/11/2025

Christmas Day Community Lunch – Volunteer Meeting

We’re so thankful for the amazing support we’ve received again this year!

All volunteers (and anyone who’d like to join in) are invited to a meeting on

Monday 1st December
7pm
The Ark

Together we’ll finalise plans and make sure everything’s ready for a joyful Christmas Day!

17/11/2025

🎄 Can You Help Spread Some Christmas Cheer? 🎁

We’re collecting Christmas present donations to give out at our Community Christmas Day Lunch here at St Laurence Church, Alvechurch.

Many of our guests may not receive a gift this year, and your kindness can make a huge difference.

✨ What we need:
New, small gifts for all ages — toiletries, chocolates, books, puzzles, socks, scarves, children’s items, or any thoughtful present.

📍 Drop-off location: St Laurence Church & Ark , Alvechurch
📅 Donations needed by: 11th December 2025

Even one gift can brighten someone’s Christmas Day.
Thank you so much for your support and generosity! ❤️

#🎄

16/11/2025

Calling all budding stars, shepherds, angels, and wise folk!

Our much-loved Nativity is back this Christmas Eve at 4pm — and we’d love YOU to be part of it!

Rehearsals: Sat 13th, Sat 20th & Tues 23rd Dec at 10am.

Message us or contact the office to join the fun:
[email protected]
0121 447 7955

15/11/2025

Christmas Day Community Lunch – Volunteer Meeting
We’ve been overwhelmed by the wonderful support for this year’s Christmas Day Community Lunch — thank you to everyone who’s offered to help so far!

Our Volunteer Meeting will be held on Monday 1st December at 7pm in The Ark.
This is a chance to meet each other, share plans, and make sure everything’s in place for the big day.

If you’ve already signed up — thank you! If you’d like to get involved, it’s not too late — we’d love to have you join the team.

14/11/2025

Welcome to this weeks notices. There is always lots going on at St Laurence to get involved in and we gather each Sunday for worship too. This week we have our monthly Cafe Worship in The Ark with breakfast pastries served from 8.45am. Fancy something more reflective, join us at 11.15am for Morning Worship. All are welcome, come if you have faith, are not sure. Whether you are questioning or feel you already know the answers. A warm welcome waits you!

13/11/2025

You’re Invited to Celebrate Advent and Christmas with Us!

Across St Laurence and St Leonard’s, we’re preparing to celebrate the heart of Christmas — light shining in the darkness, hope renewed, and love shared in community.

Whether you’ve been to church often or not for a while, you’re so welcome to come and be part of the story.
There’s something for everyone — quiet reflection, joyful singing, carols, candles, and hot chocolate too!

Find all our Advent and Christmas services on the flyer below
Come as you are — and share in the wonder of Christmas with us.

12/11/2025

Not long to go now until St Leonard's Church Christmas Market. We're going, are you coming too?

YMCA Willow Trees Community Centre on Saturday 6th December, 11am - 3pm

07/11/2025

We bring you this weeks notices and worship times.

November is a month shaped by remembrance. We pause to honour those who gave their lives in war, we recall loved ones no longer with us, and we hold their memory with tenderness and gratitude. But remembrance is never just about looking back, it’s about allowing what we remember to shape how we live now.

Join us this weekend as we remember.

04/11/2025

After two wonderful years of festive joy, friendship, and full plates, we’re delighted to say that our Christmas Day Community Lunch is back for a third year!

Each year, this special celebration has grown — not just in numbers, but in warmth and connection. Thanks to the amazing support from volunteers, donors, and our wider community, Christmas Day at St Laurence has become a place where no one needs to spend the day alone.

Our Christmas Lunch is open to everyone — individuals, couples, families, and friends — anyone who would enjoy good company, good food, and good cheer on Christmas Day. It’s more than a meal; it’s about belonging, sharing stories, and finding joy together on a day that can sometimes feel difficult or lonely.

If you know someone who might appreciate some companionship, please spread the word! Booking ahead helps us plan, but if Christmas morning arrives and you decide to join us at the last minute — you’ll be warmly welcomed.

How You Can Help

Events like this are only possible because of the generosity and teamwork of people like you. There are so many ways to get involved — big and small:

Decorating & Setup: Help us turn The Ark into a festive wonderland.

Cooking & Serving: Join the kitchen team or lend a hand with food preparation and table service.

Transport: Could you offer a lift to someone who might otherwise struggle to get here?

Clearing Up: Stay a little while after lunch to help tidy and share a final mince pie with the team!

We also welcome donations, decorations, or small gifts to make the day even brighter.

We’ll be holding a Volunteer Meeting on Monday 1st December at 7pm in The Ark, to plan and coordinate roles. If you’re curious or keen to help, come along — there’s a place for everyone.

Right now, we especially need help spreading the word — delivering leaflets, putting up posters, and letting neighbours know that this is happening again.

Let’s Make Christmas Special — Together
Every smile, every shared plate, every conversation makes a difference. Let’s continue the tradition of warmth, generosity, and welcome that makes this day so special.

For more details, to book or to volunteer, please contact the Church Office.

Come and join us — because no one should feel alone on Christmas Day.

31/10/2025

We bring you this weeks notices and worship times.

The scaffolding is nearly down and the tower is looking great so why not join us this weekend and take a look for yourself.

On Sunday in addition to our normal services we have the service to commemorate the departed at 6pm. A quiet and gentle service when we remember those who have died giving thanks for the love they shared and the lives they lived.

Join us together in prayer and silence and light a candle for a loved one.

29/10/2025

Thank you for all of your support we are now SOLD OUT

We look forward to welcoming everyone on the 12th for our festive celebrations

St Laurence Church and Ark

28/10/2025

Unfortunately the office is without phone line and internet this morning so please be patient if you are trying to contact us while we try to get it resolved.

Address

The Ark, Street Laurence Church
Alvechurch
B487SB

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 2pm
Tuesday	9am - 2pm
Wednesday	9am - 2pm
Thursday	9am - 2pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

0121 447 7955

Website

http://www.thearkalvechurch.co.uk/

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The ideal venue for Children's Parties, Baptism Parties, Wedding Receptions, Funeral Wakes, Anniversary Celebrations, Exhibitions, Demonstrations and much more...... FACILITIES Fully-fitted catering kitchen Large Hall with a wooden sprung dance floor 14 large tables 6 x 2.5 feet (free to use when you hire the hall) 5 smaller tables 5 x 2.5 feet (free to use when you hire the hall) Over 100 chairs (free to use when you hire the hall) Upper Room, carpeted and furnished as a lounge with 25 chairs and small coffee tables Disabled toilet and lift to the upper floor Baby changing facilities Ample free car parking Good disabled access into The Ark (no entrance stairs) Wired for data and stage lighting Display facilities

Contact - 0121 447 7955 or email - [email protected] Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Alvechurch. Charity No. 1131783