St Stephens Church

This is a lovely Church and has a strong and active community. I am not a regular attendee, but I tend to go the one off services around Christmas and Easter. You do not have to be a regular to go to any of their events and the people there are all so welcoming and friendly. They always seem to have events on from small coffee mornings, to grand services and there is something for everyone. When I have been to their services, they have always been interesting and family-​oriented, if not highly amusing and enjoyable. I would recommend this Church as not only does it put on some great events, but it is also situated in a nice area. It is just down the road from where I live and it is surrounded by lovely trees, which makes it that little bit nicer!

St. Stephens is a lovely church. It somehow remains a bit hidden, despite being a) quite large and b) in the middle of students-​ville practically on the Pershore Road. Its surrounded by trees and a small garden area; which makes it feel more secluded and countrified, albeit in the middle of Selly Oak…
I’ve been to a few weddings here, and they’ve all gone without hitch. The staff seem to be really welcoming and friendly and the church itself always looks beautiful — inside and out. The entrance is by a side door, which is lovely, as everyone gets to see the bride enter without doing a 180 degrees head turning owl impression.

Tucked away up Selly Park’s side streets on the border of Selly Oak, St Stephen’s Church is a bit of a hidden gem. I chanced upon it whilst trying to find the quickest walking route from Selly Oak to Cannon Hill Park.
It’s an impressive, if slightly imposing building that’s been well maintained. Built in 1871, it remains a good example of it’s era. I particularly like the tall grey spire and the the way the trees surround the church in it’s graveyard.
In terms of denomination and approach, it’s a Church of England church with an evangelical outlook, committed to welcoming new comers, including the students that form a large chunk of the local population. If you’re a Christian in the area looking for a new church, why not give them a try?