Raffle prizes: We would really appreciate any raffle prizes you can donate for our fundraising events all year round. We are holding an Easter Raffle this year, so any donations of Easter Eggs or any sort of Easter gifts will be gratefully accepted. All money raised will be for church funds for the ministry and mission of St Chads. Winners will be announced on Easter Sunday and tickets will be on sale on Sunday 8th March for £1 each. All money raised will be for church funds for the ministry and mission of St Chads.

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High Road Evangelism: We will be going out on the High Road on Saturday 21st March to give out our invitations to Easter services and to give out Easter eggs. If you have not done this before, please feel welcome to come along and join us. we'd love to have you along and will show you what to do. It's all about meeting with the community and hopefully striking up some good conversations. Meet in the hall kitchen at 11am.

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​Thank you to everybody who supports our Shoebox Campaign. This March we will be collecting toothpaste and toothbrushes. 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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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 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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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 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 on Thursday 12th March, guest speaker will be  RAY HASLAM the manager of the Council's Private Rented Sector, Housing Services.

• 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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