St David's Church, Shenley Green, Parish church in Shenley Green, Birmingham, England.
Description
St David's Church is a parish church building located in the Shenley Green area of Birmingham, distinguished by a prominent lantern tower. The tower functions as a neighborhood landmark and provides natural light to the interior space.
History
The church was established with stones brought from Wales by Scouts in 1969, creating a lasting connection to St David's Cathedral. This symbolic link remains part of the building's foundation story.
Culture
The church functions as a gathering place for local residents to participate in services and community events throughout the year. The interior shows signs of active use, with people regularly coming together for worship and fellowship activities.
Practical
The church is situated near Shenley Green Shopping Centre off Shenley Lane and offers ample parking for visitors. Access is straightforward, and the site is well-equipped for comfortable visits.
Did you know?
The church roof was replaced between 2011 and 2012, with the original green copper covering replaced by stainless steel. This change became necessary after repeated theft of roof metal.
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