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WHO'S WHO?

In the Bible (1 Corinthians - Chapter 12) it tells us that every single member of the Church is equally important.  It's probably not practical to list every member of St Chad's here on the website, but here are a few people who may be helpful if you have any questions or queries about life in the St Chad's community!...


RECTOR:
Currently we are in an 'interregnum' (in between Rectors)

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit the
Lichfield Diocesan Website for more details, or download our Parish Profile & an application form from our 'Links & Downloads' page.

           Closing Date: 15th December 2011
Familiarisation Day: 7th January 2012
         Interview Date: 20th January 2012

ASSOCIATE MINISTER: Revd. Elizabeth Wall

Lay Pastoral Care Minister: Jean Geobey

Lay Reader Emeritus (Active): Bill Gillett

Parish Administrator: Lisa Mitchell

Choir Leader/Organist: Mitchell Holland

Children and Family Worker: Emily Johnston

Wardens:
   Jim Dodsworth
   Phil Davies 
Assistant Wardens:
   Iva Davies
   Jennifer Hobson

Child Protection Officer: Bob McKay

Leadership Team: Visit our Ministry Teams page for more details

PCC (Parochial Church Council)
Paul Cox (Lay Chairperson)
Christopher Durrant (Treasurer)
Mim Morris (Secretary)

Forthcoming PCC Meetings:
Wed 30th November 2011
Wed 1st February 2012
Wed 2nd May 2012

All members of the PCC can be found at the Charities Commission Website HERE

If you are interested in finding out more about the PCC (roles & responsibilities) please feel free to contact a current member or attend our Annual Meeting (details in blue box below).

Annual Parish Meeting (Wed 25th April 2012)

Contact the Parish Office or speak to Mim Morris or Sue Russell if you wish to put your name on the electoral register

Everyone is welcome to attend and if you are on the Church Electoral Roll it is your opportunity to either: vote for the person or persons you wish to become PCC members or by becoming part of the process by taking part yourself!  To be put up for election you need to be nominated and seconded.  This can be done before the meeting or at the meeting.  If you are interested in taking part in the exciting organisational structure of St
Chad’s, talk to one of the current PCC members about what’s involved!


Scroll down the page to discover more about St Chad's. 
Find out about hiring our Church Hall, having a loved one's
name entered in our Memorial Book or helping ensure the
future of our wonderful church buildings...


St Chad's Church
Building

St Chad's church building is a Grade II Listed Building whose history is detailed on our History page.  We have recently completed a major refurbishment work to the Church building after a kind bequest and a major fundraising campaign within the parish.  We would like to say a HUGE WELL DONE to all the members of St Chad's Parish, especially those who are not necessarily regular Church goers, but people who have recognised the value of the church within the local community and donated kindly with the wish for the church to remain in good repair, for future generations to enjoy. 

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St Chad's
Well

St Chad's Well has been for hundreds of years a site of pilgrimage and of historic significance.  Originally the site which is thought to be where St Chad himself chose to baptise early Christian converts of Mercia.  More information can be found on our History Page describing the development of the Church Buildings, the Well and of Saint Chad after whom the Church is named.

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Church Hall:
(Available for Hire)

Facilities:
Stage area
Off street parking
(Entrance & parking is accessed from Giffords Croft)
Large foyer/reception area
Large, spacious hall with wooden floor
Kitchen facilities
Seating (80 plastic chairs)
Tables (8 Large, 4 Medium, 2 Small)

NOTE: Several weekday spaces are available.
Evenings & Saturdays are fully booked - sorry.

All enquiries: Phone Jennifer 07818 208 715
email: guinevere_2001@hotmail.com

Corner of The Leasowe & Giffords Croft,
Lichfield, WS13 7HD

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Charges:
£11.00 per hour
£5.00 One-off cutlery hire


Well
Cottage
(Available for Hire)


42 St Chad's Road,
Lichfield,  WS13 7ND
(Next to the Church)

Charge:
£5.00 per hour


Facilities:
Small meeting/conference room
Kitchen facilities available (oven, fridge, cutlery)
Tables & cushioned seating

Day time, weekend & evening spaces AVAILABLE!

All enquiries Phone: Jennifer 07818 208 715
or email: guinevere_2001@hotmail.com

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Elmhurst
Mission:


Elmhurst mission falls within the friendly auspices (support) of St Chad's Church and continues to celebrate the Eucharist service on the first and third Sundays of each month.

Elmhurst also holds special services such as Summer Praise, Harvest and a Christmas Carol service, to which they have been pleased to welcome St Chad's choir and members of the St Chad's congregation.

 


Memorial Book

Situated in the rear of the Church beside the entrance to the Clergy Vestry, we have a memorial book standing in a wooden display box.  This is a special and unique way of recording within St Chad's Church the memory of a loved one who has died. It is a welcome option for those who are not represented in other ways for example: a gravestone.  For a small donation the name and date of birth will be entered in calligraphy on the page dated with the date of death. 
Please contact the Parish Office for details.

 


ST
CHAD
’S FOUNDATION TRUST:

The Trust aims to restore and maintain the fabric of the church, to inform the public about the history and heritage of St
Chad’s Well and to improve and beautify the site as a whole.
 


The Friends of
St. Chad
’s Foundation Trust:

The Friends help to support the goals of the Trust by developing and organising fundraising schemes and projects.
 Among the many events the Friends have organised are a Scottish evening with whisky tasting, an English evening with ale tasting, a January Jolly with a meal, dancing and entertainment, a service of thanksgiving for the work of the Friends and the rededication of the East Window to mark the end of this stage of restoration work.   The Friends willingly give of their time to help at church functions such as the Garden Party, Plant Fair and Christmas Fair and provide hospitality for special events.   Annual membership is £10 and Life membership is £100 or £160 for a couple.

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Click here to download application form

Keeping St Chad's for the Future

St. Chad’s is very important to people in the parish. The Church is there for all the people of the parish for regular worship, marriages, baptisms, and funerals. It is a comfort in times of trouble, a peaceful place to sit and reflect, and a focus for friendship and spiritual well-being.

If you want to ensure St Chad’s Church is there to serve the parish in the years to come, do consider joining the Friends or donating to the Church in some other way.  We are part of the government’s Gift Aid Scheme and have the facilities to accept electronic donations. 

Please contact us if you think you could help keep our lovely Church working hard to help the present and future people of Lichfield!