We are delighted to report that our eagle has been recovered from a scrap metal dealer in the Black Country, thanks to a public-spirited informant.
We have taken additional security measures, including a motion sensor on the eagle, to ensure the crime is not repeated.
We are saddened to report that the eagle has been stolen from our Victorian brass lectern. The theft occurred on the morning of 10th June by a solo man walking into church and removing it from the column, covering it in a blanket and walking out with it.
@bbcmtd
Upgrading our CCTV cameras to 4000k & engraving the lectern with the church name are sad but necessary precautions to take, to avoid further incidents. We would like to thank all those who have worked to secure the return of the eagle, including the local community and
@WMPolice
At this morning's Parish Mass we honoured the memory of the Mayor of Gdansk, Pawel Adamowicz, who was recently assassinated, by playing the Polish National Anthem at the end of the service.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Organist: John Pryer
As we approach the centenary of the end of the First World War, take time to remember that those who died were just ordinary men who went from their families and friends to fight for their country. Here are a few, who are recorded on the parish war memorial.
Lest We Forget.
Congratulations to Cynthia Slater and Andrew Leo who have been admitted as the 101st and 102nd Churchwardens of St Augustine's, by The Venerable Jenny Tomlinson, Archdeacon of Birmingham.
Volunteers are the life-blood of our communities and we thank you for your service.
Thank you to all of those who came to our Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols this evening. Thanks also to all of those who made it such a successful evening, including the choir, our organist, the readers, those who work behind the scenes.
160918: The Lord Bishop of Birmingham, the Right Reverend David Urquhart KCMG, along with the Right Worshipful, The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Yvonne Mosquito and her consort, led the celebrations to mark 150 years of Christian mission in Edgbaston.
#sesquicentenary
Stephen Hartland & Cynthia Slater have been elected as Churchwardens to serve 2018-19. Julian Bailey has been elected to the PCC to serve 2018-21. Congratulations to them all. We thank God for their dedication and service.
Exciting times for us. We are looking at installing ground source heating to maintain a warm church, for the benefit of the congregation and the historic fabric of the building. It will also ensure our carbon footprint is massively reduced. Current tests achieving ≈ 20°c.
Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of The Very Reverend Peter Berry, former Provost of Birmingham Cathedral, who died on Saturday 26th May.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
Amen.
This Saturday is our Annual Fête: Free tea and coffee, bric-à-brac, bouncy castle, cakes, fairground organ, jazz band, splat the rat, book stall, display of vestments, etc, etc. Come along and join in the fun. Noon - 4.00 pm
HM Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Dr Craggs MBE, and The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Afzal joined us for a Sung Mass for the 70th anniversary of the Accession of HM The Queen. Afterwards our two distinguished guests unveiled Royal Arms to commemorate the occasion.
Tonight, Stephen Hartland & Cynthia Slater are elected as Churchwardens for 2022-23.
Mike Fellows was re-elected to the PCC until 2025. Mike Drayton, Brian Raj & Jake Scott were elected to the PCC until 2025.
Keith Harding retired from the PCC after many years service.
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Easter was well attended across all of our services and enjoyed by all. A big thank you to all our volunteers, Churchwardens, choir, organist, acolytes and those who gave in memory of their loved ones to the flower fund.
At this evening's Annual Vestry Meeting Cynthia Slater and Andrew Leo were elected as Churchwardens to serve 2024-25.
Andrew is the 102nd Churchwarden.
Our 99th Churchwarden, Stephen Hartland, retired after 15 years service and was appointed Churchwarden Emeritus.
Lots of Simnel cake for Mothering Sunday.
Simnel cake has been eaten since mediaeval times and is topped with eleven marzipan balls to represent the eleven apostles of Christ, minus Judas Iscariot. It is often associated with Mothering Sunday.
#simnelcake
More sons of Edgbaston, who are commemorated on the Parish War Memorial. Men from other faiths and denominations are recorded, who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Lest We Forget.
#Armistice100
#ThereButNotThere
Our Churchwardens for 2018-19 were sworn in at the Archdeacon's Visitation to Moseley Deanery. The service was held at All Saints' Church, King's Heath and was conducted by the Archdeacon of Birmingham of Birmingham, The Venerable Hayward Osborne.
Well done Cynthia and Stephen.
It was a delight to welcome
@GeorgeReeves94
from
@stg_edgbaston
for today's High Mass for our Patronal Festival, along with The Reverend Canon Andrew Lenox-Conyngham as celebrant.
It's 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀' 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 and we'd like to say a big thank you to the members of the Parochial Church Council, who are 𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰 trustees of the parish and give so much in terms of their time, commitment and effort.
Work in progress: the Arms of Sir Gilbert Barling in course of preparation and due to be completed shortly.
The hatchment is a 3ft square frame and canvas. It will be painted in oils on an Irish Linen Canvas...