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The Youth work within St Chad's Church consists
of...
A Youth Service on the 3rd Sunday of each month,
A monthly Sunday School, see below for exact dates,
An annual Holiday Club which takes place in the
Summer holiday period. See Diary for exact date.
We also hold a Family Service, which does not include
Eucharist, on the 1st
Sunday of the Month. This service, which we hope attracts younger
family
groups, is led by different 'Teams' on a rota basis.
The very youngest members of our congregation are not forgotten
as we hold
several 'Fun and Faith for the under 5's'.
The
Children's Page
We
wish to encourage children to take an active part in this new
website, in
particular on this, their own page.
If anyone wishes to contribute articles, drawings, pictures,
games etc. please
contact Mike Coope on 01902 700973.
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2007
Sunday School
January 21st, February 18th, March 18th, April 15th, May 20th,
June 17th, July 15th
August - Holiday Club
Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th - in Church
Thursday 9th - in Church
Friday 10th - Trip to Blists Hill, Ironbridge
September - Prizegiving
more photos 2007>>
more photos 2006>>
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A Youth Service is held on the 3rd Sunday of
each month at 6.30pm.
The service is short, lasting 30 to 45 minutes and is run in
a very relaxed atmosphere and is for the younger members of the
church.
We welcome teenagers who would like to participate in the musical
or drama content of the service. If you play a musical instrument
and would like to join up with others and enjoy the satisfaction
of playing in a small band, why not come along and join in the
fun. All are welcome.
On Sunday 18th February 2007, the Youth Service drew a particularly
large congregation. The service was a great success due to the
excellent performances, readings and prayers in particular by
the singing group shown below.
more photos>>
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more information, contact Barbara Tritton on 01902 700065. |
| Pattingham Parent and Toddler Group |
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The Group
is
independant from St Chad's Church.
June 2007 - We understand that a NEW Parent & Toddlers
Group has been formed which meets on Tuesday mornings
from 10.30 to 11.30am in Pattingham Village Hall
(Term time only at present) and welcomes new members.
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| Christingle Service at St Chad's |
 This special service,
which takes place just before Christmas is an ancient Moravian
custom (first held on Christmas Day in 1747) which celebrates
the coming of Christmas - families gather together at their local
Church and the children are given Christingles.
 The Christingle...
The orange represents the World and God's creation - fruits and
sweets on the four cocktail sticks remind us of the seasons of
the Earth - the red ribbon represents the Blood of Christ and
God's love for us in the death and resurrection of Jesus - and
the candle represents God's love in sending Jesus "the light
of the World" to be with us always.
The Children's Society introduced the Christingle into the Church
of England in 1968.
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 The Easter Garden is built in
St Chad's Church on Good Friday by the children of Pattingham.
They constructed the Tomb, stone by stone and brought flowers
in the colours of red, purple white and blue, the colours of
mourning.
At the side of the Tomb is the herb, rosemary for Remembrance.
On the Green Hill are three crosses, one for Jesus and two for
the thieves.
On Easter Day,
the stone is rolled away from the Tomb and bright yellow flowers
are placed in the Garden - a sign of celebration.
A white Easter lily stands behind the green hill to symbolise
the risen Lord.
The Lord is risen...Alleluia
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Jeremy Riches |
Protection
of our children and young people is of paramount importance to
us.
We have adopted the Child Protection Policy that has been developed
by the Diocese of Lichfield.
If you have
any concerns at all about the safety of children in our care,
please contact Jeremy Riches on 01902 700308 or Janet Brock on
01902 700247.
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Janet Brock |
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