Worship and Events
Services at St Chad's
Services this month:
Sunday 4th October
10am Intergenerational Morning Worship
Sunday 11th October
10am Harvest and Giving Sunday FOLLOWED BY A BRING AND SHARE LUNCH
4pm Bridge (refreshments from 3.30pm)
Sunday 18th October
10am Intergenerational Morning Worship
Sunday 25th October
10am Intergenerational Holy Communion
4pm Bridge (refreshments from 3.30pm)
Tea and Coffee will be available after the services
Weekly Events
Tuesday Fellowship - Tuesdays at 2pm in the Wesley Room.
Craft Club - Wednesdays at 7pm in the Barnabas Room.
Mustard Seed Café - Thursdays from 9.30am in the Church Hall
Flourish Gathering - 3.30pm @ St Chads Primary School
Flourish Plus - (age 4-8) 6-7pm in Church hall
Flourish Ascent - (age 9-12) 7-8pm in Barnabas Room
Flourish Youth Café (Age 12-18) in Barnabas Room
Singing for Fun - Fridays at 6.30pm in the Church.
Callicroft Coffee - Last Friday each Month from 9am in the Church.
Morning Prayer - Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.15am in the Ministers room.
Office Opening Hours
Monday - 10-12 noon
Tuesday 10-12 noon
Wednesday 5-7pm
Thursday 10-12 noon
Office Email - office@stchad.org.uk
Bookings - liz@stchadspatchway.info
Telephone - 0117 979 3978
A Word From……..
Harvest – A Time to Give Thanks and Give
Harvest is a wonderful reminder that everything we have is ultimately a gift from God. As we look around at the food we enjoy, the homes we live in, the people we love and the opportunities we have, we are encouraged to pause and give thanks.
But Harvest is not only about receiving — it is also about giving.
In the Bible, we are reminded that we are blessed so that we can be a blessing to others. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)
Giving is not simply about money. We can give our time, our skills, our encouragement, our prayers and our practical help. A small act of kindness can make a great difference to someone who is struggling or feeling alone.
At Harvest, we are particularly reminded of those who do not have enough. Our giving can help support food banks, community projects, families facing financial difficulties and people who simply need someone to walk alongside them.
Sunday 11th October at 10am is our annual Harvest service and Gift Day. We thank God for His provision over this past year, and also give thanks for the generosity of our church family. Last year we started to raise money for our building refurbishment, and thanks to your gifts, and some successful grant applications, we have repaired the church ceiling and installed a whole new AV system and have money in the bank set aside to renovate the accessible toilets.
This year's gifts will go towards further stages of the building works, but we also want to set aside 10% of what we give to support Christian mission and social action projects both in the UK and further afield.
As we celebrate the abundance of God's creation this Harvest, may we be thankful for what we have, generous with what we can give, and mindful of those around us who may be in need.
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion.” – 2 Corinthians 9:11
This Harvest, may our thankfulness overflow into generosity.
Small Group News
Small Group News
We have several small groups now available and soon to be starting at St Chads, for more information please speak to:
Chris Varney who leads Tuesday Fellowship Tuesdays from 2pm
Pat Morrish who leads Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9pm
Emma and Dave Lippiatt starting September alternate Tuesday evenings
Evie Lippiatt (for ages 11-18) 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Grant News!
We are requesting prayer, we have good news around more grants that we can apply for, so we must not let up in our petition to our very generous God!
If you feel able to make a donation towards any of the work going on at St. Chad’s Church or have any ideas on how we could raise extra funds; please speak to the Clergy, Adrian, Pat or Liz about how you could do this.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Well done Pat and team for running a very successful Macmillan coffee morning.
A fabulous £180 raised for a great cause.
Do you have an idea for a charity coffee morning? Fridays are free!!!
Harvest/Giving Sunday
Sunday 11th October is our Harvest/Giving Sunday - Please consider bringing a donation for Foodbank.
We will be having a bring and share lunch after, bring something sweet or savoury for yourself and to share.
Tuesday Fellowship Lunch
Tuesday 13th October
Please sign up or let Margret, Wendy or Chris know if you can make.
Memorial Baubles
St Chads will be holding a memorial service on the 6th December at 6.30pm we are selling memorial baubles to go on the tree at a minimum donation of £3.
Please see Penny as soon as possible to give her details so she can get crafting!
Many Hands Make Light Work!
We are planning to creating a sensory area in the Lady Chapel that anyone can use when they feel they need a break during Sunday services.
This change will take place through the school summer holidays.
We require some adult supervising in the area and need volunteers for this please. No DBS required, we simply need someone to sit and monitor behaviour/engage any children in quiet play.
If you feel led to support this area of ministry - please speak to Liz Evans
An update on Flourish work from St Chads
An intergenerational church is one where people of all ages worship, learn, serve, and grow together. Rather than separating generations, it recognises that every member of the church family, from the youngest child to the oldest adult, has a valuable contribution to make. Within St Chads, children’s and youth work is not simply an additional ministry; it is a vital part of the church’s mission and future.
Children and young people are not ‘the future of the church’; they are an integral part of the church today. Jesus welcomed children, valued their presence, and challenged adults to learn from them. When churches invest in children and youth work, they affirm that young people are participants in God's mission now, not merely future members waiting to grow up.
At the heart of our church's commitment to intergenerational ministry are the Children, Tweens, and Youth groups that we run. These groups provide age-appropriate teaching, fellowship, and activities while remaining connected to the wider life of the church.
As September approaches we look forward to welcoming all our young people back on a Thursday evening at our 3 groups; Flourish Plus (4–8-year-olds), Flourish Ascent (9–12-year-olds) and Flourish Youth Cafe (12–18-year-olds). We have spent the summer planning and reinventing these groups so we can offer all the children and youth of our community a group tailored to their needs where they can grow in faith and develop in leadership. Each group provides a welcoming and engaging environment where children and youth can learn about God's love and where we aim to develop strong spiritual foundations while helping children form friendships and experience church as a place where they are valued and loved.
Children's and youth work is at its strongest when it is embedded within an intergenerational church culture. Our Children, Tweens, and Youth groups do more than provide activities; they help young people discover their place within the family of God. By creating opportunities for worship, service, learning, and relationship-building across generations, we nurture a church where everyone belongs, everyone contributes, and everyone grows together in faith.
Our links with Flourish Gathering, our worshipping community in St Chad’s primary school, continue to strengthen. The relationship we now have with the school has proven to be fruitful and fundamental to the development of both Chaplaincy in school and links between our school and church communities.
As we invest in children and young people today, we are recognising that our role is not to prepare the church for the future but endeavour to strengthen the church of the present, as our faith in Jesus Christ is passed on in contextually informed and life-giving ways.
If you would like to play a part in this commission we feel has been given by God, please feel free to speak to me or a member of the leadership team.
Blessings, Jess Ford, Flourish Chaplain.
Office Opening Times
Monday - 10-12 noon
Tuesday 10-12 noon
Wednesday 5-7pm
Thursday 10-12 noon
Office Email - office@stchad.org.uk
Bookings - liz@stchadspatchway.info
Telephone - 0117 979 3978
Please Pray For….
*Our Church and Church family as we continue to engage with Patchway and Charlton Hayes.
*The Methodist Circuit and Church of England.
*People across the world who are not able to worship Jesus as freely as we can.
*Our Monarchy and Government as they navigate difficult times.
*Our Mission partners
*Our building project for St Chads and the Hall.
*Our user groups meeting at St Chads.
FIRE SAFETY NOTICE
ST CHAD’S EMERGENCY FIRE EVACUATION INFORMATION
IN THE EVENT WE NEED TO EVACUATE THE CHURCH BUILDING
THE BELOW PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY
1/ ON THE ALARM SOUNDING EXIT PROMPTLY & QUIETLY BY YOUR NEAREST FIRE EXIT.
LISTEN TO THE INSTRUCTIONS OF OUR FIRE MARSHALLS & WARDENS & STEWARDS & THEIR ASSISTANTS.
2/ THE OPERATION TEAM MEMBERS HAVE BEEN DELEGATED TO ASSIST ANY OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES.
3/ PLEASE ASSEMBLE IN THE MAIN CAR PARK (FENCE SIDE).
DO NOT BLOCK THE CAR PARK ENTRANCE AS EMERGENCY SERVICES WILL BE ARRIVING.
4/ PLEASE DO NOT WANDER OFF HOME. THE FIRE MARSHALLS, WARDEN & STEWARDS & THEIR DEPUTIES WILL CARRY OUT A HEAD COUNT TO ENSURE EVERYONE IS ACCOUNTED FOR.
5/ DO NOT RE - ENTER THE BUILDING UNTIL THE ALL CLEAR HAS BEEN GIVEN
BY THE FIRE MARSHALLS, WARDENS & STEWARDS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO - OPERATION
We look forward to welcoming you!
Activities
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.
