​Toy Service: Thank you to everybody for your generous donations to our Toy Service. We had so many gifts again and were able to give many to the Women’s Refuge we support, lots to the Food Bank to help out families struggling to buy presents for their children. Sadly, Richard House Hospice is closing due to lack of funding so we were unable to give them toys. So we still have a few toys over. If you know of anyone in need of a gift, please let Pauline at the office know - churchoffice@stchads.church

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Are you or anyone you know struggling after a breakup? Restored Lives runs courses to help people recover from heartbreak. A new course starts on 19th January, for more details see our Restored Lives page.

 

​Volunteering: How about starting the New Year by volunteering? We are always looking for volunteers to take part in Sunday Services; reading, intercessions and serving refreshments after church. We also need people to learn how to run the vision and sound for services. If you are available during the week, there are always volunteer opportunities -help with jobs in the church, MCC, Coffee Shop, building maintenance - and we would welcome you with open arms! Please contact Pauline, at the church office, churchoffice@stchads.church She can let you know where help is needed. 

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Or how about joining the Fundraising Team? They meet several times during the year to plan Fundraising and Social Events and we always welcome new members and new ideas. The next meeting is on Thursday 29th January at 7.30pm in the Prayer Room. ​

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Emails: Why not join our mailing list? To do so, please request a data consent form from the church office  - churchoffice@stchads.church

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Electoral roll: if you have been attending St Chad’s regularly for six months or more, you are eligible to join the electoral roll of the church. Ask Pauline at the church office for a form - churchoffice@stchads.church​

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Raffle prizes: We would really appreciate any raffle prizes you can donate for our fundraising events all year round. 

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​Table Tennis: Fancy a bit of informal Ping Pong fun? Then come along to the church hall on a Wednesday evening from 7.15 to 8.45pm. All ages, all standards, friendly, informal, fun activity. Cheaper than chips at £1 per session for those age 16 or over. Under 16’s free but must be accompanied first time. Ask Graham on Tech Team for info or call the church office.​​

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​Flowers in church: If you would appreciate flowers in church in memory of a loved one, or for any special occasion, please contact the office to arrange (020 8597 8076). A pedestal in the front entrance of the church with a note of dedication will cost £30.

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Foodbank donations: Please support the food bank if you can, with any non-perishable foods, toiletries and baby items, including nappies of all sizes. Donations can be brought to the church office on weekdays (except Thursday) between 10am and 12 noon, or to church on a Sunday. 

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Willow Tree Baby Bank are collecting clothes and baby items for 0-2 year olds, by appointment only at Chadwell Heath Baptist Church, 74-76 High Road, RM6 6PP Email: info@willowtreebaby.org.uk Facebook: facebook.com/WillowTreeBabyBank

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​​Easyfundraising: raise funds for St. Chads just by shopping with over 7,000 shops and businesses here. As a welcome bonus, they will pay us £1 for every 10 people who join, so even if you don't think you will shop through them, please sign up anyway!

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General local information:

• Barking Debt Advice Centre offers free, unbiased debt advice and can be contacted on 020 8594 4468 or at barkingdebtadvice@gmail.com

• Metropolitan Police Whalebone Ward: Next meeting tbc.

• Chadwell Heath Residents’ Association: next meeting is Thursday February 12th where British Transport Police will be our guest speakers, along with police Chief Inspector Mahmood who will be giving an update of local crime.

• For more information on what's happening in the Deanery, visit the Deanery Facebook Page.

• Too good to go app: rescue magic bags of surplus, unsold food from your favourite shops and restaurants! For more info visit their website.

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