How the Truth has prospered at Hall Green Meeting

Between eight and twelve Friends regularly attend worship on Sunday. On the occasions of our picnic lunches, we have had discussions on topics such as the new wording re the marriage declaration in Quaker Faith and Practice, the meaning of membership and Quaker funeral practices. We have been very pleased that Friends from Solihull Meeting have joined us for shared lunches boosting the numbers significantly. At the end of November, we held a joint study day with Solihull Friends which was facilitated by  the Kindlers entitled ‘living adventurously’ . Our ministry has been enhanced by the box of snippets from Quaker Faith and Practice as Quaker seeds. The two or three occasions on which we have met to tend the garden have enhanced our fellowship.

We used our network of support to keep in touch with Friends and are confident that the community of the Meeting remains relatively strong. We would certainly welcome the stimulus that fresh faces and ideas bring.

We were represented at most Area Meetings during 2024 and some of our congregation have attended the special gatherings. Our representatives have attended Area Meeting Nominations Committee on a regular basis and our members have participated in the Low Carbon Commitment Group, Elders’ and Pastoral Friends’ events and other events and conferences. Hall Green Friends have served on Finance, Peace Hub and Property Committees and as Area Meeting Trustees. Our Meeting House manager played an important part not only in ensuring that the revenues from lettings are back at pre-Covid levels but also as Treasurer of the Christmas Parcels’ Scheme

We are very pleased that our premises are used regularly by local community groups and warmly welcome followers of a range of different religions – Sikh, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist as part of these groups as well as to our own Christian worship. We see working with Solihull Friends as a real step forward which we can build on in 2025.

We make regular provision for children, although it is helpful if you are able to let us know that you are bringing children or young people: hallgreen.quakers@btinternet.com

The Meeting House is accessible downstairs for those with limited mobility, including an accessible toilet. There is also a hearing loop.

See photos below for an idea of the rooms that are available. For enquiries about booking a room, or other premises matters, call Mina Tilt on 0121 778 6778 or 07719 625418

The entrance to the car park is in Hamlet Road. It is not possible to drive into Hamlet Road from Stratford Road – approach from Fox Hollies Road.

The Number 6 bus from the City Centre to Solihull stops outside the Meeting House. The Number 6 bus from Solihull to Birmingham City Centre stops opposite the Meeting House but the next stop is closer to the pedestrian crossing. The Number 11 Outer Circle bus stop is about 5 minutes walk, as is Hall Green Station.