St Peter's Church, Hall Green
Highfield Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0BT
The church, now recognised as a Grade 2 building of significant architectural interest, was constructed in 1964. It features an octagonal shape and is crowned by a single span of concrete forming a dome.
All the windows in the church, including this one, were designed by Tristan Ruhlmann from Alsace, France. St Peter's Church is the only example of his work other than in Alsace. Ruhlmann's unique design incorporates pieces of stained glass set into concrete panels.
The East Window is particularly impressive and inspired by a passage from St. John’s Gospel, where the risen Jesus tells St. Peter, "Feed my sheep."
Additionally, the church boasts twelve "carpet windows," which depict ancient prayer mats similar to those hung in open windows of early churches. Islamic designs from Turkey also inspire these windows and feature slightly wavy edges to symbolise movement in the wind.
There will be an exhibition of other works by Tristan Ruhlmann in church.
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Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10am to 4pm
Location & directions
Highfield Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0BT
- Directions:
- The church lies between Highfield Road and Paradise Lane - it is signposted from the road or easily recognisable by the tower if on foot. On street parking for the event is on Highfield Road, there is disabled parking on the church grounds. The nearest railway station is Yardley Wood Station; a short walk from the church. The number 76 bus stops on Highfield Road next to the drive and opposite the church and the number 6 bus runs along Stratford Road; approx 15-20 min walk. Our What Three Words unique address is: ///bend.indoor.ruby
- Contact on day:
- Jennie Birch
- Telephone number:
- +447812753918
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
St Peter's invites and welcomes all to explore our beautiful and unique church building on 14 September 2024 as we celebrate our diamond jubilee. Refreshments will be available.
