Christian Aid Week: 10th-16th May. There will be collection envelopes in church for anyone who would like to donate to this very worthwhile charity.

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

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​​​​Thank you to everybody who supports our Shoebox Campaign. This April we will be anything anything for drawing or colouring (books, pencils, rubbers, sharpeners, crayons, etc.). During May, we will be collecting small toys (tennis balls, cars, yoyos, dolls, small
games, fidget toys, packs of cards, etc. Please keep your shoeboxes for us, too, and any unwanted teddies. Every item you donate is truly appreciated. Thank you for supporting this wonderful charity.

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APCM: On Sunday 10th May after the 10.45am service. If you have been regularly attending St. Chad’s for 6 months or more, you may join the Electoral Roll and be eligible to vote. Please pick up a form from the back of church or form the church office and return it to Pauline, our electoral Roll Officer.

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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: We really need volunteers to help out with Sunday services, either on the sound and vision desk, reading, praying or serving refreshments, and during the week at Coffee Shop and MCC, and in other areas of church life.  If you would like to get more involved, please speak to Martin, Deji, Christine or Pauline and they will find a suitable volunteer place for you. You can contact Pauline, at the church office, tel: 020 8597 8076, email: churchoffice@stchads.church   

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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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​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 aged 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: Would you like flowers in church in memory of a loved one, or for a special occasion? The cost is £20-£30, depending on what you would like. See Melissa or Pauline, or contact the church office to arrange. (020 8597 8076).

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Food bank donations: We collect for the URC Mill Lane foodbank. Please support it 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 is Friday, 19th June in the Royal Room at 6pm.

• Chadwell Heath Residents’ Association: next meeting is on Thursday, 14th May at the URC Hall, Beresford Road

• 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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