Christ Church, Burntwood
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Welcome to Christ Church,Burntwood in the County of Staffordshire.
In 1818 the inhabitants of Burntwood, who up to then had been precluded from any place of worship, and being at the inconvenient distance of four miles from their parish church (St. Michael's, Lichfield),appealed for a place of worship on the grounds of the distance to go to Lichfield for baptisms, marriages and burials. A meeting was held in the Chapter House of the Cathedral to consider the question of building and endowing a Chapel at Burntwood.It was reported that Sir Robert Peel had given half an acre of land for the site, and the Marquis of Anglesey, as Lord of the Manor, had presented 29 perches of waste land to be added.The sum of £655.10 was subscribed by persons who were not possessed of any property in the hamlets (Burntwood, Edial and Woodhouses), and £447.1s.6d by persons possessing property or residing therein.The chapel is described in an old directory as:"built almost entirely of red bricks, this edifice can hardly be described as a handsome structure, it had the misfortune to be constructed in an age when - to use the words of Sir Roger de Coverley - church work was slow, and when ugliness of design and in some cases almost utter absence of ecclesiastical taste, were unfortunately but too prevalent".We who use it certainly do not subscribe to the aforementioned view and would urge each and everyone of you to make up your own minds! You will be warmly welcomed.
Our worship services are based upon Common Worship, with an all-age Family services in the morning and quiter Celtic and Northumbrian Services in the evening.
We have a Robed Choir each Sunday Evening with organ accompaniment. The Robed Choir lead the singing for the first sunday morning of the month, and a Music (Singing) Group leads our remaining morning services, with piano accompaniment and occasionally other musicians.
When visiting us do not forget to visit the UK’s smallest park next door. Created in 1863, the park commemorates the marriage of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, and Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
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Revd.Margaret Mattocks
The Vicarage
Church Road
Burntwood
WS7 9EA
Tel: (01543) 304239
- Regular Services
Sunday
Traditional Communion (Order One)
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 35 minutes
An Informal Family Communion service based upon Common Worship. At this service the children leave us for part of the service to take part in JAM (Jesus and Me) This is not a quiet service!
Every first third and fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
A family friendly act of worship with songs old & new. The whole congregation are asked to get involved with an "active & messy" sermon slot.
In term time the Uniformed Youth join us for this act of worship every second Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
A family friendly act of worship with songs old & new. The children will join the JAM Group (Jesus & Me) for part of the service. This is NOT a quiet service !
Every fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
A Baptism Service for babes in arms to adults. If you wish to arrange a Baptism, please come to the Church Vestry at 6.30 p.m.on any Monday evening.
Please contact The Vicar on 01543 304239 to find out more. every second and fourth Sunday at 3:00 PM for ¾ hour
A Quiet evening service with hymns following the style of the Iona & Northumberland communities.
Every first third and fifth Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Sung Holy Communion following the style of the Iona Community
Every second and fourth Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Monday
Each Monday Evening of the month from 6.30 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. when the Vicar or another member of the Ministry Team is available at Church to advise on availability of dates for Weddings and Baptisms.
This facility is not available where a Bank Holiday falls on a Monday. every Monday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Practice time for the Singing Group
Every Monday at 8:00 PM for 1 hour
Tuesday
The Mothers Union meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Church . Please contact Mrs. Dorothy Latimer on (01543) 671471 for further details.
Every second Tuesday at 2:00 PM for 1½ hours
A chance for those who live alone to join with others to share a period of time together. Speakers at some meetings. Two outings each year to Theatre etc.,.The group meets in the Vestry on the first Tuesday of the Month
Monthly every first Tuesday at 8:00 PM for 1 hour
Wednesday
Traditional Holy Communion (Order One)
Every Wednesday at 10:15 AM for ½ hour
An informal chance to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea (no charge) and share the issues of the day with each other
Every first Wednesday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
The MOB (Men of Burntwood) meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at St Matthews Sports & Social Club.
Every second Wednesday at 8:00 PM for 2 hours
Thursday
Monthly Fabric Team meeting held in the church meeting room.
Every first Thursday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Monthly Finance Team meeting, held in the Church Meeting Room
Every second Thursday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
The Ladies Group (3Cs) meet in the church on the 3rd Thursday of each month, with occasional organised excursions
Every third Thursday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Friday
Practice time for the Formal (Robed) Choir
Every first and third Friday at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
The current editor is: Cliff Latimer
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