9am – A traditional Book of Common Prayer Service, which is quiet and reflective, with traditional hymns, and an anthem led by our choir. This service lasts about an hour, and includes a short sermon. There is no children’s work provided at this service.

At the end of the service there is an opportunity to mix and mingle with those arriving for the 10.45 service, with coffee / tea etc., and the opportunity for prayer ministry.

10.45am – We have a lively contemporary service, which is family orientated, relaxed, and modern in feel. Music is led by our Worship Team. Our talks make use of modern A/V technology, and children/young people are well catered for by our committed and fun-loving kid’s teams. We worship together for the first 25 mins before children and young people leave to attend their own groups.

3rd & 5th Sundays: Holy Communion.

All Age – On the 1st Sunday of the month our 10.45 Service is "All Age Worship" – meaning loud, fun and fully inclusive.

Drop in to the Royal Room in the Church Hall any time on Mondays between 9.45 am and 12 noon [TERM TIME ONLY AT PRESENT]
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Sparkles is for babies up to 15 months, their parents, grandparents, and carers. Expectant parents are very welcome!

You’ll find a warm welcome and a chance to meet other families. We’ll have time for a song, lots of quality age-appropriate toys and books, which are safe and clean, and a clean, soft floor space to explore safely.

​We want every new baby to have the opportunity to be themselves and shine. They can only do this if the special people around them also have a “hug” from time to time. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, infusions, squash and tempting treats are available.

​We have a large car park, changing facilities; you can bring your buggy; and you are welcome to feed your baby.

For more information, contact Carol and Anne for details, message us on Facebook - Sparkles at St Chad's Church (@SparklesStC) - or email [email protected]

Ignite Through Friendship and Faith

What Is It?

A fun, spirited, God-centred youth club with games, food, and lively interaction.

Bring your friends or come on your own to meet new ones!

Games Consoles, Pool Table, Board Games, Crafts, Tuck Shop, & much more!

​Who is it for?

Young people age 11 - 16 years (Year 7 and up).

​Where is it?

In the Youth Room (above the Royal Room) of our Church Hall - enter by the single door at the car park end of the hall.

When is it?

Monday evenings from 6.30 pm - 8 pm

​Who to contact?

The church office - [email protected]

NEW—Chair Yoga, every Tuesday in the Royal Room from 1.30 –2.30pm starting 17th September.

**Our Sunshine Community Café is still open, with a limited menu for the time being while Debbie is recovering. Why not pop in for coffee and cake, or a sandwich or roll and enjoy some good company? You will be warmly welcomed.**

Our not-for-profit Sunshine Community Café is open on Tuesdays, in the Royal Room of our Church Hall, 10am—2pm. All are welcome.

For more information, call the Church Office on 020 8597 8076 or email [email protected]

A spoken mid-week Holy Communion Service on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 10am - in the Royal Room of our church hall.

Further details on our services can be found on our website or, for more information, call the Church Office on 020 8597 8076 or email [email protected]

Our Mature Companions Club meets on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month, in the church hall from 12pm, for lunch, chat, games and companionship. Lunch is by donation and all over 60’s are welcome.

For more information, call the Church Office on 020 8597 8076 or email [email protected]

FREE CHAIR-BASED Tai Chi CLASS on Fridays 12.30pm to 1.20pm at St Chads Church

Saturday 28th June in Church
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Doors open 7pm. Concert starts 7.30pm.

Tickets only available on the door, £7.50 which includes refreshments, cash only. Under 16’s are free. Featuring songs from the big musicals, and audience participation.

Come to the Lighthouse Homegroup for Bible Study and Fellowship.

1st Tuesday of the month in the Royal Room at 7.30pm

For more details contact Martin Brown - 07780 974120
[email protected]

Every first Monday of the month, 1 – 2pm. Contact the church office for the Zoom link.

Movie Afternoon and Evening in the church. Showing ‘The Wizard of Oz at 2.30pm and ‘Wicked’ at 7.00pm. Refreshments will be on sale. Suggested donation for tickets in the region of £5.

We are are holding a Summer Raffle this year instead of an Easter Raffle and here are some suggestions of donations you can make. All proceeds to church funds.

Winners will be announced on 20th July in time for your holidays!

Holdall
Travel bag
Children’s Backpack
Beach bag
Beach towel/s
Sun Cream
After Sun
Toiletry Bag
Toiletries
Water bottles / Flask
Comics for children Sun Glasses (adult and children)
A good novel and or magazine
Children’s book (young and older)
Puzzle book and pen
Colouring book/pencils
Kite Bats and balls
Frisbee Bucket and spade/sand toys
Beach ball
Picnic blanket
Picnic set or individual picnic items
Sun hats

Please bring your donations to church or the church office. Thank you.

Sunday, 3rd August in Church (time tbc)

​The Celestial Voices Choir from Barbados will be holding a concert of classical music, spirituals, and music from the Broadway Shows, culminating with music from the Caribbean of folk songs and contemporary music.

Saturday 13th September, 11am—2pm.

Details to follow.

​Jumble can be bought to church from the Sunday before. Lots of helpers and volunteers needed.

Saturday 13th September

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Calling all ladies. WWF (WOW WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP) are organising a trip to Queens Theatre, Romford to see the ‘Rat Pack’ tribute on Saturday 13th September. The tickets are £25.70 and the deadline for booking and payment is Sunday 8th June to ensure we get seats. Please sign the sheet in church or message the office.

On 21st September 2025 at 4pm.

Led by Bishop Lynne, Bishop of Barking.​

This service is open to anyone aged 11 or over. Please let Pauline in the church office know if this is something you are interested in. Confirmation classes will take place on Wednesdays, 3rd, 10th and 17th September in the Royal Room of St Chad's Church Hall.

If you would be like to be confirmed but are not baptised., we also offer adult baptism. Again, please let Pauline know so arrangements can be made.

Sunday 5th October

Our Harvest Festival Service celebrates successful crop yields over the year as winter starts to approach. It is also about giving thanks for all the good and positive things in people's lives, such as family and friendships.

We will be collecting non-perishable foods for the Food Bank and/or sweets for our shoeboxes: Any wrapped sweets or chocolate, or chewing gum for the older children.

Please donate if you can.​

The Harvest Lunch will be in either the hall or church (tbc) and will be a simple lunch of home made soup and bread, followed by fruit and cake. Proceeds will be halved

between the church and a charity (tbc).

Friday 31st October

We will be holding our annual Light Party. This is for children to celebrate the Light of Jesus, instead of the darkness of Halloween. Details tbc.​

Saturday 15th November from 10am, in the church.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided and hopefully we will finish early afternoon, we'd also be grateful for help on Friday 14th from 4.15pm setting up.

See more information about shoebox packing and what can be included here: https://www.stchads.church/shoeboxes

Saturday 22nd November - 11am- 2.30pm, in the church

Our Christmas Market is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we are very excited about it this year. There will be the usual mix of stalls, tombolas, our big Christmas Raffle, Santa’s Grotto, and lots of Christmas goodies as well as the Christmas Coffee Shop.

We will need help to set up on Friday 21st November from 4.15pm, so if you are able to come along, that would be great! Help will also be needed to clear up at the end of the day, so from 2.30pm onwards, again, if you are able to help, please come along.

As ever, we would welcome donations, please see the list below.

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For the hamper, any of the following:

Small Christmas Cake
Mince Pies
Christmas Pudding
Christmas Crackers
Biscuits
Chocolates
Wine
Fruit Juice
Christmas Napkins
Jam/marmalade
Crisps/nibbles/nuts
Tinned fruit and cream
Tinned Ham
Chutney
Tea/Coffee
Pickled onions/gherkins
Tea/Coffee
Shortbreads
Crackers
Cheese (please bring on the day)
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Other Donations:

​Cakes for the Christmas Coffee Shop
Unwanted gifts or unused items for ‘Bob’s Bespoke Gifts’ Stall

Saturday 29th November at 7.30pm in the hall

​Merry Quizmas, with Jenny and Matt. In the church hall, a fun Christmas Quiz, for teams of 8, bring your own drinks and nibbles. Plus raffle.

Sunday, 6th December, at 10.45am

For our Toy Service, we will be placing toys under the Christmas Tree for local causes. Toys must be new and unwrapped, for all ages including teenagers.