St Laurence Church and The Ark, Alvechurch

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.

We would like to say a big thank you to Mrs Gorton and Alvechurch Middle School Choir for supporting this years Ark Chri...
17/12/2024

We would like to say a big thank you to Mrs Gorton and Alvechurch Middle School Choir for supporting this years Ark Christmas Lunch which took place on Friday the 13th of December.

They really added that sprinkle of magic - the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all 🎄🎅
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There is not long to go now until the community Christmas lunch on Christmas Day so if you fancy some company then pleas...
17/12/2024

There is not long to go now until the community Christmas lunch on Christmas Day so if you fancy some company then please do call us to save your place around the table.
We look forward to welcoming you!

Join us tomorrow at 10am for Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer.We look forward to seeing you.
17/12/2024

Join us tomorrow at 10am for Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer.
We look forward to seeing you.

Are you struggling with winter or the busyness and false jollity of the Christmas season?Join us this evening at 6pm for...
15/12/2024

Are you struggling with winter or the busyness and false jollity of the Christmas season?
Join us this evening at 6pm for some quiet and reflective space to spend time with God.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Join us tomorrow at 8.45am for pastries and refreshments followed by the service at 9.15am
14/12/2024

Join us tomorrow at 8.45am for pastries and refreshments followed by the service at 9.15am

We bring you this weeks notices and worship times.This Sunday we have our Café Church Christingle, where we offer breakf...
13/12/2024

We bring you this weeks notices and worship times.

This Sunday we have our Café Church Christingle, where we offer breakfast pastries, tea and coffee followed by a joyful celebration to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope.

Our Morning Worship service will be held at 11.15am.

Then at 6pm we have a service Christmas without Tinsel. This service is for anyone who may struggle with winter and the busyness of Christmas and who would like some quiet and reflective space to spend time with God.

Our doors will be open and will welcome you all!

If you haven't already booked and you would like some company on Christmas Day, then please do come and join us but do m...
12/12/2024

If you haven't already booked and you would like some company on Christmas Day, then please do come and join us but do make sure you let us know so that we can save you a seat !!

You can contact the Ark office on 0121 447 7955 to reserve. The office is open from 09.30am to 2pm Mon - Thurs

10/12/2024
We would all like to say a big THANK YOU to Adrian Byrne for his very kind donation made towards our community Christmas...
10/12/2024

We would all like to say a big THANK YOU to Adrian Byrne for his very kind donation made towards our community Christmas lunch.

A big shout out of thanks to Neil Hoskins, Karl, Matthew and Jacob (the vicars husband and children) for clearing away t...
08/12/2024

A big shout out of thanks to Neil Hoskins, Karl, Matthew and Jacob (the vicars husband and children) for clearing away the fallen trees and branches in the churchyard today. What a team!

Our brothers and sisters at St Leonard's, Beoley are having a Christmas Festival and Market today. Pop over for some fes...
07/12/2024

Our brothers and sisters at St Leonard's, Beoley are having a Christmas Festival and Market today. Pop over for some festive fun. Today 11am-3pm at the YMCA Willow Trees Community Centre, Church Hill

We bring you this weeks notices and worship times.As we commence advent there is plenty of exciting news and events comi...
06/12/2024

We bring you this weeks notices and worship times.

As we commence advent there is plenty of exciting news and events coming up, all of the details you will find on our notices and also in this months copy of Grapevine so, if you haven't got your copy then pick one up in church.

We look forward to seeing you all over the festive period.

Tonight's the night 7pm 🎥Join us for some Festive Family fun with our Christmas firm choice "The Nativity" and some sna...
06/12/2024

Tonight's the night 7pm 🎥

Join us for some Festive Family fun with our Christmas firm choice "The Nativity" and some snacks.

FREE entry no need to book , Snacks will be on sale in the Ark.

Pjs and Christmas Jumpers are welcome 🎅🎄

05/12/2024
Saturday 7 December ’24 – 7.30pm ~ in The Ark‘A Winter Journey’A selection of music depicting the magic & wonder of the ...
05/12/2024

Saturday 7 December ’24 – 7.30pm ~ in The Ark

‘A Winter Journey’

A selection of music depicting the magic & wonder of the season including: Christmas Concerto – Guiseppi Torelli and music from The Nutcracker, Polar Express & The Snowman

On Door – £16/adult, £3/student & under 16s
Advance – £14/adult, £3/student & under 16s

The Christmas wrapping is in full swing here at St Laurence and The Ark ... Tea, Toast , mince pies and Christmas Music....
04/12/2024

The Christmas wrapping is in full swing here at St Laurence and The Ark ... Tea, Toast , mince pies and Christmas Music.

Thank you so much to all that have come along to help and a big thank you to Andrea and Sam from Belmont at Home - Midlands for all of their support and gifts to enable this community wrap to take place today.🎄🎁

We are delighted to share our Festive film of choice and snack list for this Friday here at St Laurence Church "THE NATI...
03/12/2024

We are delighted to share our Festive film of choice and snack list for this Friday here at St Laurence Church

"THE NATIVITY"

We thought this would fit perfectly with the film being shown on our big screens in the church and all the singing throughout the movie

Please do join us and don't forget ... the more festive the better 🎅🎥

Will you be joining us tomorrow ?? 🎅🎄 Belmont at Home - Midlands The Ark at 10.30am See you there !
03/12/2024

Will you be joining us tomorrow ?? 🎅🎄 Belmont at Home - Midlands
The Ark at 10.30am
See you there !

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

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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