Change of date for Chair Tai Chi Class: Instead of 26th June 2026, Tai Chi will be on 24th June 2026, and instead of 3rd July 2026, it will be on 1st July 2026.

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Kids Craft Morning: There will be no Craft Morning in July or August, the next one will be on 26th September

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Chair Exercise: There are spaces on the Thursday Chair Exercise class in church, at 12.15pm If interested, please contact Amber of Age UK on 07570 958321 or at amber.mirza@ageukrbh.org.uk

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New group for people who sadly find themselves without their partners. There have been several recent bereavements in our church family, but many of our church members have been on their own for many years. So this group is for anyone who has been bereaved, whether that be recently or for many years, to come together over tea and cake and to feel able to have that conversation about your loved one that maybe you don’t often get the opportunity to do, and to just enjoy each other's company. This is open to all and will be on a Saturday afternoon once a month at 2pm, starting on Saturday, 1st August.

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​‘140th Birthday Party’ Summer Fete on 4th July: For the first time in a long while, we will be holding a summer fete this year for St. Chad’s 140th Birthday. There will be stalls in the church, a party tent with birthday presents, games in the car park, entertainment in the hall, refreshments, barbecue, a beer and prosecco tent and much more. There will also be a raffle, and donations for this are greatly appreciated - a list of what we need can be found on our event page.

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This is a very exciting time for St. Chad’s, BUT …….. We cannot do it without the support of you, the church family:

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• We need volunteers to deliver leaflets. Our Youth group Ignite are delivering leaflets for the Summer Fete around local streets on Tuesday evening, 29th June, and it would be great if some adults could come along and help. We will meet at the hall at 6.30pm.

• And, on Friday 3rd July, any time from 10am, we will need help to put up marquees in the car park, tables up in the church and bunting and decorations.

• Then on the day, we need as many people as possible to help us get ready, help with games, and clear up.

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​Any help will be very much appreciated. 

 

If you can help, please contact Pauline at the church office: churchoffice@stchads.church

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Leaflet drop volunteers needed:  he young people of Ignite are delivering leaflets for the Summer Fete around local streets on Tuesday evening, 29th June, and it would be great if some adults could come along and help. We will meet at the hall, time tbc. 

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​General 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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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. In June and July we will be collecting sweets. Any wrapped sweets or chocolate, lollipops, mints and chewing gum. Please check that the use-by date is March 2027 or later, as some shoeboxes don’t get delivered until after Christmas. Please keep your shoeboxes for us, too, and any unwanted teddies.

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Summer closing: Some of our groups will be closed during the August holiday as follows:

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• Sparkles, closing date tbc 

• Ignite finishing date tbc 

• Coffee Shop will remain open every Tuesday apart from 25th August.

• Monday Zoom Prayer will meet on 3rd August

• Lighthouse Home Group meeting dates during August tbc

• Tuesday Night Prayer continues throughout August.

• MCC finishes on Wednesday, 29th July

• Table Tennis carries on throughout August 

• Pre-school finishes on 16th July until 7th September

• Junior Church will finish on Sunday 26th July

• Church Office will remain open during August.

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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 Thursday 10th September at 7.30pm at the URC, Beresford Road. The guest speaker is Jas Athwal, M.P. for those living in the north of Chadwell Heath, including Marks Gate, He will be discussing his work and answering questions on local issues from our residents.

• 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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