# St. Matthias & St. George Church Astwood Bank

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A Member of The "Christ the King" Benefice

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- [Astwood Bank Church C of E all visitors welcome](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch | A member of the "Christ The King" team benefice | Worcestershire Diocese | Church of England
- [Astwood Bank Church C of E all visitors welcome](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch | A member of the "Christ The King" team benefice | Worcestershire Diocese | Church of England
- [Calendar](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=31236): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireChurch Calendar
- [Calendar](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=31236): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireChurch Calendar
- [Our Little Lodgers](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=42119): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireFor several years we have seen evidence in church that we are home to bats but we have known nothing much about them other than that they are a protected species. This year, local professional ecologist Ed Leszczynski has kindly offered to work with us to determine the extent of their numbers. On Thursday 27th
- [Join Us](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=42113): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireThis page and the content has been automatically generated for you to give you a basic idea of how a "Join Us" page should look like. You can customize this page however you like it by editing this page from your WordPress page editor.If you change the URL of this page, make sure to update
- [Registration](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=42114): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire[swpm_registration_form]
- [Member Login](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=42115): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire[swpm_login_form]
- [Profile](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=42116): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire[swpm_profile_form]
- [Password Reset](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=42117): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire[swpm_reset_form]
- [Thank You](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=42118): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire[swpm_thank_you_page_registration]
- [Location & Contact](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=79): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireLocation 16 Church Road Astwood Bank Redditch Worcestershire B96 6EH Contact office@astwoodbankchurch.org.uk Parking The church has it's own parking area. Visitors using the parking area do so at the vehicle owner's own risk. Parking Entrance ------->>>
- [Location & Contact](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=79): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireLocation 16 Church Road Astwood Bank Redditch Worcestershire B96 6EH Contact office@astwoodbankchurch.org.uk Parking The church has it's own parking area. Visitors using the parking area do so at the vehicle owner's own risk. Parking Entrance ------->>>
- [History Booklet Download](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=5937): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireHistory Leaflet Download When printed on one sheet of A4 using double-sided printing it should then fold into three.
- [History Booklet Download](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=5937): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireHistory Leaflet Download When printed on one sheet of A4 using double-sided printing it should then fold into three.
- [Historic Events](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=54): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireMajor Events 1st February 1882 First Wednesday evensong held in Board schoolroom. 23rd February 1882 First meeting held regarding the proposed church. 31st May 1883 Foundation stone laid by Lady Georgina Vernon. 11th August 1884 Consecration of completed part of church. 18th August 1884 First Baptism at Astwood Bank. 15th March 1885 Sunday school opened
- [Historic Events](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=54): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireMajor Events 1st February 1882 First Wednesday evensong held in Board schoolroom. 23rd February 1882 First meeting held regarding the proposed church. 31st May 1883 Foundation stone laid by Lady Georgina Vernon. 11th August 1884 Consecration of completed part of church. 18th August 1884 First Baptism at Astwood Bank. 15th March 1885 Sunday school opened
- [Services](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=575): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireMonthly Schedules Weekday Services Tuesday 10:00 - Holy Communion Traditional Language OR Morning Prayer - check Calendar Sundays 1st Sunday 16:00 - Sung Eucharist 2nd Sunday 16:00 - Family Service 3rd Sunday 10:30 - Sung Eucharist - Not in September see calendar 4th Sunday 16:00 - Sung Eucharist - 10:30 in September see calendar 5th
- [Services](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=575): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireMonthly Schedules Weekday Services Tuesday 10:00 - Holy Communion Traditional Language OR Morning Prayer - check Calendar Sundays 1st Sunday 16:00 - Sung Eucharist 2nd Sunday 16:00 - Family Service 3rd Sunday 10:30 - Sung Eucharist - Not in September see calendar 4th Sunday 16:00 - Sung Eucharist - 10:30 in September see calendar 5th
- [Gallery](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=34516): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire
- [Gallery](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=34516): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire
- [Events](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=845): Astwood Bank Church Events
- [Events](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=845): Astwood Bank Church Events
- [Photo Albums](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=40568): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire
- [Widget landing page](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=40569): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire
- [Funerals](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=34608): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireFuneral Enquiries Please be assured that you will be in our prayers at this sad time as you plan a funeral. We would like to offer our condolences and make the process as easy as possible for you so please simply complete the form below and Rev. Fiona will be in touch to discuss your
- [Weddings](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=34600): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireWedding Enquiries Weddings have been conducted at St Matthias and St George Church here in Astwood Bank since 1885. We continue to be delighted to welcome people who are ready to commit their lives to each other through the sacrament of marriage. If you are not able to come to one of our regular church
- [Baptisms / Weddings / Funerals](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=34593): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireThank you for considering St. Matthias and St. George for your upcoming "Life Event" The form that you will be requested to complete is currently being implemented within the Benefice of Christ the King which includes Astwood Bank, Crabbs Cross, Feckenham and Headless Cross. On the form you will be requested to select one of
- [Baptisms](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=34548): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireBaptism Enquiries Baptisms have taken place at St Matthias and St George Church here in Astwood Bank ever since 1885. We continue to be delighted to welcome people who are ready to begin their faith journey through the sacrament of baptism. If you are not able to come to one of our regular church services
- [Baptisms](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=34548): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireBaptism Enquiries Baptisms have taken place at St Matthias and St George Church here in Astwood Bank ever since 1885. We continue to be delighted to welcome people who are ready to begin their faith journey through the sacrament of baptism. If you are not able to come to one of our regular church services
- [Creating a Safer Church](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=1642): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireSafeguarding We take the safety of everyone very seriously. If you are concerned about anything or anybody at Astwood Bank Church please contact. Safeguarding Officer – Pauline Jones 07818 246113 Parish Safeguarding Policy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer – Hilary Higton 07495 060869 Diocesan Safeguarding
- [Creating a Safer Church](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=1642): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireSafeguarding We take the safety of everyone very seriously. If you are concerned about anything or anybody at Astwood Bank Church please contact. Safeguarding Officer – Pauline Jones 07818 246113 Parish Safeguarding Policy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer – Hilary Higton 07495 060869 Diocesan Safeguarding
- [Advent & Christmas 2025](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=6779): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireBenefice Advent & Christmas Services Please see the list of church services below
- [Advent & Christmas 2025](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=6779): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireBenefice Advent & Christmas Services Please see the list of church services below
- [Clergy](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=51): Fr Glenn Reading, priest at St. Matthias & St. George Church, Astwood Bank, Redditch
- [Clergy](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=51): Fr Glenn Reading, priest at St. Matthias & St. George Church, Astwood Bank, Redditch
- [Building History](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=41): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireThe history of St. Matthias & St. George Parish Church Origins At the beginning of the 19th century Astwood Bank, Crabbs Cross and Hunt End were small villages on the outskirts of Redditch and part of the large ecclesiastical parish of Feckenham. In 1801 the combined population of the three villages was no more than
- [Building History](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=41): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireThe history of St. Matthias & St. George Parish Church Origins At the beginning of the 19th century Astwood Bank, Crabbs Cross and Hunt End were small villages on the outskirts of Redditch and part of the large ecclesiastical parish of Feckenham. In 1801 the combined population of the three villages was no more than
- [Archive Snippets](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=58): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireSnippets from the Archives 1887 There was a dispute between the architect and the church over his fee. This was settled and the church solicitor waived his fee of £2 9s 11d - " put towards church funds." 1897 Letter from Bishop to Vicar of Feckenham, "If you cannot afford two curates then do with
- [Archive Snippets](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=58): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireSnippets from the Archives 1887 There was a dispute between the architect and the church over his fee. This was settled and the church solicitor waived his fee of £2 9s 11d - " put towards church funds." 1897 Letter from Bishop to Vicar of Feckenham, "If you cannot afford two curates then do with
- [Previous Weeks](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=3260): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershirePlease select the date which you wish to review
- [Previous Weeks](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=3260): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershirePlease select the date which you wish to review
- [Priest-in-Charge Astwood Bank](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=2946): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershirePriest-in-Charge Astwood Bank 1959 – 1960 Ford 1960 – 1966 R. Bree 1967 – 1970 J. Davies 1970 – 1975 M. Cartwright 1975 – 1980 D. Rogers 1981 - 1985 I. Cooper 1986 - 1993 K. Boyce 1994 - 2008 P. Harrison 2008 - 2013 Interregnum 2013 - current G. Reading
- [Priest-in-Charge Astwood Bank](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=2946): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershirePriest-in-Charge Astwood Bank 1959 – 1960 Ford 1960 – 1966 R. Bree 1967 – 1970 J. Davies 1970 – 1975 M. Cartwright 1975 – 1980 D. Rogers 1981 - 1985 I. Cooper 1986 - 1993 K. Boyce 1994 - 2008 P. Harrison 2008 - 2013 Interregnum 2013 - current G. Reading
- [Priests in charge Astwood Bank with Crabbs Cross](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=2943): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire1949 – 1963 W. D. Owen 1964 – 1968 J. O. C. Champion 1969 – 1978 D. Rhodes 1978 – 1980 G. Paterson
- [Priests in charge Astwood Bank with Crabbs Cross](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=2943): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire1949 – 1963 W. D. Owen 1964 – 1968 J. O. C. Champion 1969 – 1978 D. Rhodes 1978 – 1980 G. Paterson
- [Curates of Astwood Bank](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=2940): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire1885 – 1887 H. H. Arnott 1887 – 1890 J. Wedgewood 1891 – 1893 P. N. Lawrence 1893 – 1896 H. J. Newton 1896 – 1897 A. Saywell 1898 – 1904 T. Rea 1903 - J. J. Agar-Ellis 1903 – 1905 D. R. Pelly 1905 – 1923 R. R. Verity 1923 – 1928 J. Balmforth
- [Curates of Astwood Bank](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=2940): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire1885 – 1887 H. H. Arnott 1887 – 1890 J. Wedgewood 1891 – 1893 P. N. Lawrence 1893 – 1896 H. J. Newton 1896 – 1897 A. Saywell 1898 – 1904 T. Rea 1903 - J. J. Agar-Ellis 1903 – 1905 D. R. Pelly 1905 – 1923 R. R. Verity 1923 – 1928 J. Balmforth
- [Vicars of Feckenham 1881-1950](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=2936): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire1881 – 1889 T. Rooke 1890 – 1900 A. E. Marshall 1901 – 1909 E. Havergal 1909 – 1912 W. K. Roberts 1912 – 1915 G. W. Gillingham 1915 – 1928 W. E. Davis-Winstone 1928 – 1936 R. S. R. Moir 1937 – 1950 A. E. L. Walker
- [Vicars of Feckenham 1881-1950](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=2936): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch Worcstershire1881 – 1889 T. Rooke 1890 – 1900 A. E. Marshall 1901 – 1909 E. Havergal 1909 – 1912 W. K. Roberts 1912 – 1915 G. W. Gillingham 1915 – 1928 W. E. Davis-Winstone 1928 – 1936 R. S. R. Moir 1937 – 1950 A. E. L. Walker
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- [Premises](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=61): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireSt Matthias and St George was built in two parts, firstly the chancel and sanctuary in 1884 and then the nave was built in 1911 after the money had been raised locally. The two parts are not quite of the same style, but they fit together well and the building feels very welcoming as one
- [Premises](https://astwoodbankchurch.org.uk/?page_id=61): Astwood Bank Church | Redditch WorcstershireSt Matthias and St George was built in two parts, firstly the chancel and sanctuary in 1884 and then the nave was built in 1911 after the money had been raised locally. The two parts are not quite of the same style, but they fit together well and the building feels very welcoming as one