The team at St Chad’s is delighted that Historic England have added the church to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
A much-loved, accessible space, the building has been cared for by local people since it was opened in December 1959. It is now used not only for worship, but for many different community activities throughout the week.
The decision by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), on the advice of Historic England, to grant St Chad’s Church Grade II listed status, means that St Chad’s Church is now the only publicly accessible, listed building in Rubery.
Rev Claire Turner, vicar at St Chad’s, said:
“St Chad’s doesn’t just belong to the worshiping congregation but to the wider community. We know the modern design of church building can divide opinion, but the majority would agree it offers this brilliant community an uplifting space in which they can gather, be together and learn from one another.
“My predecessors have left us a wonderful asset and I am really pleased that, having been designated a Grade II listing, we will be better able to preserve this beautiful church for the future.”
Photo credit: John East