A NEW foundation stone is set to be unveiled by a Blackheath church 150 years after the original was laid.

The historic stone of St Paul’s Church, in Long Lane, was first laid on April 18, 1868, but a new stone will be revealed by the Lord Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Rev David Urqhart, during a service on Sunday, April 15.

Rev Mike Sermon, vicar of St Paul’s, said: “We will be delighted to welcome the bishop to our service to celebrate this most historic occasion of our church.

“The dedication of this stone will help us to tell the story of this church’s origins and the impact that the Christian faith has had upon our community and will continue to have for many years to come.”

Everyone is welcome to attend the service which will begin at 10am.