News & Events

January MMXII

TWO SAINTS WAY PRESENTATION **Sunday 26th February**
The newest long distance footpath in Britain starting at our very own St Chad's Well!
Presentation led by David Pott, the Project Director at 3pm in Church.

APCM **Wednesday 18th April**
7.30pm in the Church Hall. Group reports to be sent to office by 27th February please.

1st January MMXII

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

11th December MMXI

HOSPITAL CAROL CONCERT **Monday 19th December**
Please come and join in a carol concert at Lichfield Community Hospital on Monday afternoon 19th December. Dress festive with lots of tinsel!! More details from Allen Hudson.

CHURCH FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS **Thursday 22nd December**
Anyone with spare greenery please bring it along to Church. Maybe you would like to make a donation towards the flowers - every little helps!

27th November MMXI

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS **Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th December**
Saturday: Walsall Chamber Choir led by Mitchell Holland. Tickets are £7.50 and include refreshments.
Sunday: Girls Choir of the Cathedral School led by Cathy Lamb. Tickets are £5.
DISCOUNT: Buy tickets for both concerts for just £10!

PARISH CHRISTMAS CARDS ***Sunday 4th December onwards...***
Your help is needed to deliver the parish Christmas Cards. Please take as many roads as you can and if you can deliver them as soon as possible, that would be great.

ADVENT REFLECTIONS ***Wednesdays 12.30-1pm on 30th Nov, 7, 14, 21st Dec***
St Mary's Church (Market Place). Led by The Revd. Linda Collins. "A View from the Stable: Preparing for Christmas with poems, prayers and music".

PUBLIC DEBATE! ***Saturday 3rd December at 12 noon***
Join in a public debate at Speaker's Corner. 'Finance and Faith'/'God & Mammon' regarding our current financial system and how St Paul's Cathedral has responded to the 'anti-corporate greed' protestors. More details from Michael Hawkes.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
If you would like to send cards to 'Prisoners of Conscience' this Christmas, please contact Jan Hawkes (details in Chadfax)

20th November MMXI

WITH PROPHETS AND SAINTS **Christmas 2011**
Val's book is available to buy at £5 a copy. The book contains something about each prophet or saint, a bible reading and a prayer. Each page has an appropriate photograph. There are 6 pages with photos from St. Chad's in the book. For each copy sold £1.50 is donated to St. Chad's. There are also some copies of her first book 'The Journey of a Pilgrim' again at £5 a copy.

13th November MMXI

CHRISTMAS DAY TOGETHER **Christmas 2011**
Can you please help? We are in need of the following: Assistant Transport Coordinator - to help organise our volunteer drivers; Helpers on Christmas Eve afternoon to prepare vegetables, set tables etc; Volunteer car drivers - to transport guests to and from Wade Street on Christmas Day. Possible need for additional hosts on Christmas Day depending on number of guests. Please contact Mary Harris 01543 258 754 or tamharris@tiscali.co.uk

9th November MMXI

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS **Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th December**
Saturday: Walsall Chamber Choir led by Mitchell Holland. Tickets are £7.50 and include refreshments.
Sunday: Girls Choir of the Cathedral School led by Cathy Lamb. Tickets are £5.
DISCOUNT: Buy tickets for both concerts for just £10! Details to follow shortly...

LICHFIELD MYSTERIES NATIVITY AND CAROLS **Sunday 11th December**
2pm in Market Square. Would you like to take part this year? Actors do not need to learn lines, the chorus will lead the singing of the carols. Phone 264 602 as soon as possible if you wish to take part.

DONATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS FAYRE!! Leave at back of church or phone Margaret Stafford if you need help with collection.

2nd November MMXI

A CHRISTMAS MISCELLANY
Readings and prayers for Advent and Christmas. A sample copy of this book is on the table at the back of the pews (along with an order sheet). They will cost £4.00 each and can be ordered in time for Advent.

HOSPITAL CAROL CONCERT **Monday 19th December**
Please come and join in a carol concert at Lichfield Community Hospital on Monday afternoon 19th December. Dress festive with lots of tinsel!! More details from Allen Hudson.

23rd October MMXI

GIVING FOR LIFE
If you are on the Electoral Roll there will be a brown envelope at the back of church with your name on it. If you are a regular worshipper and not on the Electoral Roll, please take an un-addressed envelope.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE HATS **Saturday 26th November 2pm**
Further to the success of last year's hat sale I shall be making more this year - fleece hats for adults and children; they come in three styles - 'Cat Hat' (new this year); 'Tassel Top' (last year's best seller) and 'No Frills'. Assorted colours - plain and patterned at £3 each. They are very lightweight if you send presents by post, and are bulky enough to be useful in a Christmas stocking! Be ready to place your orders with Iva Davies!

YOUTH CHOIR:
If you haven't yet heard about the new Youth Choir, check out the poster with details on our 'Children & Youth' page HERE.

16th October MMXI

PHOTOGRAPH COMPETITION **Closing date: 30th September**
The winning photographes are displayed at the back of church.

QUIZ NIGHT **Saturday 29th October**
Quiz and buffet supper at the church hall. Teams of 4-6 people (teams can be assembled on the night). Please bring any drinks and glasses you require.
Tickets from Paul Cox for £7 (£6 for Friends of the Foundation Trust)

WALKING GROUP **Saturday 29th October 10am**
Meet at church for a 6.5 mile walk through Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood in Leics. £5 per car for the Pay and Display carpark. Bring a packed lunch.

14th September MMXI

PHOTOGRAPH COMPETITION **Closing date: 30th September**
All entries to the Parish Office please. Prints 5 X 7 with name and address on reverse. (They will be returned to you.)

LICHFIELD CHURCHES TOGETHER LEAFLET
Will be published monthly form October. Notice of Church events to be sent to Terry Bath by 17th of the previous month via EMAIL or post to 16 Forge Lane WS13 7BE

4th September MMXI

WALKING GROUP **9.30am Saturday 24th September**
Leaving church at 9.30 and walking part of the Severn Way. We will be using the Park and Ride in Shrewsbury (£1.60pp).

THE PRAYER TRUST **Available to purchase from the back of church**
Small bookletss of prayers and bookmarks covering a wide variety of occasions such as birthdays, holidays, sickness, new birth, sympathy, old age... Booklets 40p each, bookmarks 10p each. All profits to St. Chad's.

17th August MMXI

WALKING GROUP **10am Saturday 27th August**
5 mile walk in North Warwickshire. Bring boots and packed lunch. Details from Margaret Stafford.

BISHOP'S CERTIFICATE COURSE **BEGINNING LATE SEPTEMBER**
This is a 2 year programme divided into 6 units. Leaflets available from back of Church; for more details please see one of the Clergy.

7th August MMXI

T + ART EXHIBITION **2.30 - 5.30pm Saturday & Sunday 3rd & 4th September**
An exhibition and sale of art work available to view and buy. Refreshments are provided. Proceeds go to Church Funds and Foundation Trust. Tickets (£2.50) from Brian Mills.

HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST RIDE & STRIDE **Saturday 10th September**
It is now that time of year again for as many as possible to put their riding shoes or walking boots on and ge into training for the big day. Forms can be obtained from Gerald.

6th July MMXI

WORSHIP BAND CONCERT **Saturday 9th July**
It's not too late to get your tickets!! See poster to the right --> --> for full details!
It's going to be GREAT!!

FESTIVAL CONCERTS **Saturday 9th & 13th September**
12 NOON In Church. If you can help with refreshments, either selling on the day (funds to St Chad's) or making cakes in advance, please contact Iva Davies.

29th June MMXI

WORSHIP BAND CONCERT **Saturday 9th July**
It's not too late to get your tickets!! See poster to the right --> --> for full details!
It's going to be GREAT!!

INTIMATE THEATRE PRODUCTION **Saturday 10th September**
"Pleasure and Repentance". In Church. More details to follow...

12th June MMXI

VACANCY FOR NEW RECTOR **Update**
Click HERE to see our application on the Lichfield Diocesan Website. If you would like to see a copy of the Parish Profile it is on our Links & Downloads page HERE.

GARDEN PARTY **Update**
This year (despite the weather!) the amount raised exceeded £2,000 !! Congratulations to all who took part.

5th June MMXI

VACANCY FOR NEW RECTOR **Update**
We have been informed of the closing dates for applications. This will be 22nd August with interviews on 20th September.

Our Parish representatives for the process are Chris Durrant and Iva Davies, both Iva and Chris will be glad to hear from anyone regarding any views you may have relating to the selection of the new incumbent.

25th May MMXI

COFFEE MORNING **10.30am Thursday 26th May**
There is to be a coffee morning at the home of Sue Watkins. There will be a bring and buy. Cakes are needed and plants will be offered for sale. This coffee morning is to raise funds to finance the first prize of the Garden Party Grand Draw and to cover the cost of printing the tickets.

ELMHURST MISSION CHURCH SPRING FAYRE **2.00pm Saturday 4th June**
Cake stall, Plant Stall, Bric-a-brac, Tombola and light refreshments.

15th May MMXI

VACANCY FOR NEW RECTOR **Update**
The parish profile and advertisement has been completed and approved by the PCC.
Our Parish representatives are Chris Durrant and Iva Davies, both Iva and Chris will be glad to hear from anyone regarding any views youi may have relating to the selection of the new incumbent. As soon as more information is available Mim Morris will be informed and the information will be made available to everyone!

8th May MMXI

BISHOP'S LENT APPEAL UPDATE
The current total from donations received is £483.80 of which over half was gift-aided. This will make the final sum in the region of £550. Thanks to all who contributed in any way.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK ***15th - 22nd May***
Many thanks to everyone who has agreed to take part in the collection - it is still NOT TOO LATE to volunteer! Please let Sue or John Collin know.

29th April MMXI

God of all grace, friend and companion, look in favour on William and Catherine and all who are made one in marriage.
In your love, deepen their love and strengthen their wills to keep the promises they will make, that they may continue in life-long faithfulness to each other; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

13th April MMXI

MEETING WITH THE BISHOP AND ARCHDEACON **7.00pm Monday 18th April**
The meeting with Bishop Jonathan Gledhill and Archdeacon Chris Liley primarily with the PCC is now, after consultation with the Archdeacon, open to all members of the congregation. This an opportunity for everyone to enter into dialogue regarding the forhtcoming vacancy.

ROBERT & MARGARET'S LAST DAY **Sunday 1st May**
To mark the occasion, drinks and nibbles and cake will be available after the 9.30am service. If you require further info, please speak with Betty Preston or Mim Morris.

3rd April MMXI

WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
If you missed this year's service, there is a DVD available. Price £4.95 - contact Kathy Simmons

RIDING LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY **7.15pm Saturday 9th April**
Lichfield Cathedral. Passion play 'The Narrow Road' will be a combination of powerful theatre, meditation and corporate worship. Tickets from the Cathedral Bookshop (01543 306 150) £10/£8 conc. £11/£9 on the door. Website: www.ridinglights.org

ST CHADS CALENDAR **Competition later on in 2011**
we hope to produce a calendar for next year, containing photos of St Chad's & its surroundings in differing seasons. Start taking pictures now!!

LENT LUNCHES **12 noon - 1.30pm on Fridays in Lent**
'In the Presence of God'. A short act of Worship followed by a lunch of home-made soup. Proceeds in aid of the 'Bishop's Lent Appeal'.

20th March MMXI

COFFEE ROTA **Every 4th Sunday of the month**
Please see Sue Russell after Church on Sundays.

27th February MMXI

INTERCESSIONS WORKHOP **Saturday 5th March**
Please indicate on the sheet at the back of Church if interested. If unable to attend, alternative arrangements may be possible.

FAITH & FINANCE **10am - 12.30pm Saturday 12th March**
Boley Park Community Centre. Muslim, Christian, Buddhist and Bahai will speak and answer questions on how their faith tradition addresses questions related to money. All welcome.

LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL CHAMBER CHOIR **Saturday 19th March at 7.30pm**
Conducted by Martyn Rawles. Tickets available from Sue Watkins and cost £7.50 (Friends of the Foundation Trust £6.50). Includes light refreshments.

LENT LUNCHES **12 noon - 1.30pm on Fridays in Lent**
'In the Presence of God'. A short act of Worship followed by a lunch of home-made soup. Proceeds in aid of the 'Bishop's Lent Appeal'.

13th February MMXI

WALKING GROUP **Saturday 26th February at 10.00am **
Leaving from Church at 10am. Details from John Heeley

CHURCH HALL WORKING PARTY **Tuesday 22nd March at 12.00pm** At the Church Hall. Following the recent rewiring there are a number of small DIY, painting and cleaning tasks to be done. Volunteers please contact Pauline Cox.

MEETING OF THE WAYS - A PLAY **24-26th March 7.30pm**
Lichfield Methodist Church Hall. St Chad's life is being re-created in a play by David Titley entitled: 'The Meeting of the Ways'. Tickets are on sale at the Samuel Johnson Museum 11am-3.30pm daily. Phone 01543 250 286 for more details.

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6th February MMXI

**Friday 4th March at 10.30am & 7.30pm** WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Holy Cross, Chapel Lane. Speaker: Revd. Elizabeth Cresswell. A Service prepared by the Christian Women of Chile for Everyone.

**Saturday 5th March at 7.30pm** WELSH EVENING
At the Church Hall. Music, songs, dance, food and laughter from Wales. Tickets on sale next Sunday.

16th January MMXI

THE CHURCHES TOGETHER ANNUAL SERVICE: **Friday 21 January at 7.30pm**
Holy Cross, Chapel Lane. Followed by refreshments in the Community Room.

WORKSHOP ON THE KAIROS PALESTINE DOCUMENT: **Sunday 23 January at 3.30pm**
followed by a 'bring and share' tea at 5pm and ecumenical service at 6.30pm.

9th January MMXI

CHURCH MISSION ACTION PLANNING **Saturday 15th January 9.30am-1.00pm**
An opportunity to be involved in planning the future at St. Chad's. Topics for discussion include the role of the Children and Family Worder; plans for the formation of a new Leadership Team; and the role of that Leadership Team.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY **18th-25th January**
Theme: All Things in Common

FEBRUARY FROLIC **Saturday 12th February**
This event is being organised by the Friends of the Foundation Trust and everyone is welcome. Further details to follow.

**Saturday 29th January 10am**
Walking Group - Meet at Church. More details from John Heeley

2nd January MMXI

6.30pm Sunday 9th January - St Chad's would be most welcome to share in the Covenant Service at the Methodist Church.

12th December MMX

**CHURCH DECORATIONS** The decorating of the Church will take place on Thursday 23rd December from 9.30am onwards. Donations towards the cost of flowers would be appreciated. If you have any holly or ivy this would also be appreciated. Please leave at the back of Church prior to the 23rd.

**CHRISTMAS WALK** Tuesday 28th December at 10am followed by a bring and share lunch. Contact Angela for details.

**SOUP LUNCH** Saturday 8th January. Tickets from Angela or Betty.

28th November MMX

**PITH HELMETS AND PETTICOATS** An illustrated talk by Mim Morris to be held in Church at 7.45pm Monday 13th December. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets from Mim Morris or Betty Preston

**2011 CALENDARS** Orders for calendars featuring pictures from our Flower Festival this year. Two sizes available. Contact Mim or the Parish Office

**CHRISTMAS FAYRE** Thank you to all involved. More than £2,000 was raised this year!!

7th November MMX
**WALKING GROUP** Leaving from Church this Saturday (20th Nov) at 9.30am
**PLANT FAIR** Flower pots needed 4" 5" & 6" - Contact Sylvia Davis
**COFFEE MORNING** 18th Nov to raise funds for the Christmas cards. Contact Mim Morris/Parish Office

24th October MMX
**Keep the Christmas Fayre at the top of your mind! We are still collecting items for this event. On Sunday 31st October there will be the opportunty to order winter hats and scarves to collect at the Fayre. Ideal stocking fillers £2 per item of £3.75 for one of each!

17th October MMX
On Sunday 31st October the Annual Service of Dedication for the Friends of St. Chad's Foundation Trust begins at 4pm. The guest preacher is the Rt. Revd. David Bentley. Bishop David is known to many of us at St. Chad's and the service will be followed by tea and cakes. All are invited to stay.

29th September MMX
Lichfield Diocese has the privilege of hosting a four day visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams!! He will be hosting events at the Telford International Centre on Saturday 6th of November 2010. More details of his visit can be found at churchonfire.org.uk or sign up on the sheet at the back of church - but HURRY! Numbers are needed in the next few days!!

26th September MMX
We would be very grateful for donations of: Home Produce, Bottles, Toys, Prizes for Raffle & Tombola, Bric a Brac etc & for offers of HELP for the Christmas Fayre! Thanks. Boxes for donations will be at the back of church from 31st October.
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Harvest Festival
Decorating the Church will take palce on Friday 8th October from 9.30am. Any contributions of pot plants, flowers, vegetables or fruit (not tinned items) will be gratefully received to decorate the Church for Harvest, any of this can be left in Church Thursday 7th or the morning of Friday 8th October.
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Children's Society Boxes
Require emptying, money collating and paying to the Society. Could box holders either bring their box to church on the 3rd or 10th October or contact John Smith to arrange collection. New collectors MOST welcome!!

12th June MMX
St Chad's Church Garden Party 2010 was an overwhelming success! After a week of anxiously looking to the weather forecast, the day dawned warm and dry.
There were new games and stalls alongside old favourites - something to suit all visitors.
By the end of the day, there were people leaving with smiles all over their faces. Many compensated for being a few pounds lighter in their wallet by being several pounds heavier in their carry-bags!
As ever, as soon as one Garden Party ends, planning for the next begins. Keep checking this page for details and dates for St Chad's Garden Party 2011!