Worship and Events
Services at St Chad's
March 2026 Services:
Sunday 1st March
10am Intergenerational Morning Worship
Sunday 8th March
10am Intergenerational Holy Communion.
3.30pm The Bridge (In Church Hall)
Sunday 15th March (Mothering Sunday)
10am Intergenerational Morning Worship
Mothering Sunday - Sunday 15th March
Mothering Sunday we want to treat all our mums, step mums, mums to be and mother figures from St Chads. Please join us from 9.15 in the church for tea/coffee and pastries! with our service starting at 10am
Sunday 22nd March
10am Intergenerational Holy Communion
3.30pm The Bridge (In Church Hall)
Sunday 29th March
10am Intergenerational Morning Worship
Tea and Coffee will be available after the services
Weekly Events
Ladies Fellowship - Tuesday at 2pm in the Wesley Room.
Tuesday Fellowship Lunch
The next lunch dates for Tuesday Fellowship will be the 10th March and then the 24th March at 12noon in the Wesley Room. There are a sign up sheets in the foyer at the back of Church.
Craft Club - Wednesdays at 7pm in the Barnabas Room.
Flourish Plus (Age 4-11) Thursdays at 6.30pm in the Church Hall
Flourish Youth (Age 11-16) Thursdays at 7.45pm in the Church Hall.
Flourish Young Adult (Age 16-24)- Please contact Emma Lippiatt for info.
Singing for Fun - Fridays at 6.30pm in the Church.
Morning Prayer - Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.15am in the Ministers room.
Our Alpha Course is preparing for a Holy Spirit Day! Come and join us for a free light lunch, followed by a time of prayer and fellowship as we learn and invite the Holy Spirit into us at St Chads. Thursday 5th March from 12.15pm in the main church. Please let Rev Paul or Liz know if you are able to attend.
We look forward to welcoming you!
A Word From……..Rev Paul Harrod
Dear St Chad's Community,
Throughout March, our new sermon series will look at Prayer.
The disciples prayed all their life - yet they still asked Jesus...."teach us to pray." That is when Jesus gave them (and us) what we now call the Lord's Prayer.
Most of us find it difficult to pray. It is so easy to get distracted. What do I pray for? How do I start? The Lord's Prayer begins with 'Our Father.' It is the most incredible truth that the God of the Universe invites us to talk as children of a perfect, loving father!
The Lord's Prayer then has prayers of praise; prayer where we say sorry; prayer where we ask for God's strength; prayer for our needs; prayer for the world; prayer for the future. It's all there! If you find it hard to pray, maybe pray the Lord's Prayer, and stop after each line and just add a little extra prayer of your own. It will take you two minutes to do, but it could be the start of a renewed prayer life!
I also find it wonderful to pray with others. So look out for prayer meetings, and opportunities to pray together. Any church family member is welcome to join us from 9.15am every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday every week.
Please pray for this new sermon series - and for St Chad's to be a church rooted in prayer!
God bless
Activities
PATCHWAY COMMUNITY LARDER AT CALLICROFT HOUSE
The Community Larder is intended to support people in need of a small number of items to help them through the next day or two.
The community larder is grant funded through South Gloucestershire Council Community Food Fund, and from generous local donations.
The larder is available during Council office opening hours.
patchwaytowncouncil.gov.ukALPHA COURSE
Alpha Course started on Thursday January 8th 2026.
ALPHA is a great introduction to the Christian faith, as well as a chance to ‘go deeper’ if you are relatively new to following Jesus.
Each session will take place in the Church Hall and a FREE lunch will be provided.
Please contact Paul Harrod via the office for details or, if attending St Chad's register on the sign-up sheet in the church.
Our Alpha Course is preparing for a Holy Spirit Day! Come and join us for a time of prayer and fellowship as we learn and invite the Holy Spirit into us at St Chads. Thursday 5th March from 11am in the main church.
CHAD’S CRAFTERS
Chad’s Crafters is held on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm.
Bring your crafts – crochet, knitting, drawing, painting etc., refreshments are provided.
Come along and have an fun crafting evening with like minded people!
FOODBANK
Sadly, many families in our local community are struggling to afford the basics. From April 2024 to March 2025, Foodbank provided 6,862 food parcels supporting 15, 228 people, including 5,539 children. This growing need mirrors the national picture: Trussell Trust foodbanks supported just 26, 000 people in 2008-2009, but 2.9m last year. Churches are vital partners in the operation so please continue with much needed donations.
THURSDAY FLOURISH YOUTH GROUP HELP NEEDED
We are always looking for volunteers to support our children and youth work. All enquiries to jess@stchadspatchway.info
ST CHAD’S PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY
Liz would be grateful to make copies of any old photos that you may have of events in the church. Weddings, Baptisms etc. Liz would like to do a display at some point in the future for the community to add to. Please contact Liz in the office if you have any photos for copying.
MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ
The Community Café is open from 09.30am to 12.00pm on Thursdays, and is for anyone from the community or church who wish to attend. Refreshments are free! It is a warm place to meet new friends or catch up with old ones. There are many helpful groups attending including one to help with phones and computers, Citizens Advice and another, on an ad-hoc basis, helping people find work.
Rev. David Brae Priest-In-Charge. David is joined by his wife Emma and children James and Hannah.
