From 5th November until at least 2nd December the church cannot be used for public worship. The church will be open for personal prayer most days. And our online worship will continue as previously planned. We will get through this! And the Vicar remains available if you want something prayed about, or just for a chat, or if you need help – there is no shame… just ask.
Online services are continuing and can be found on the Worship on the Web page or the Dial a Service phone line (01902 906585).
The Worship on the Web service can be viewed online from 10 am each Sunday.
The Vicar is continuing to offer daily prayer from the Vicarage which is streamed live on Facebook. Find these on Worship on the Web.
Find Virtual Sunday School each week on our Sunday School on the Web page.
“Dial a Service” phone line. You can listen to our latest service by phoning 01902 906585 (calls charged at normal rate).
Following Christ in the footsteps of St Chad,
by living out our faith;
taking the church to the community;
and growing the church.
We are the Church of England Parish of Pattingham with Patshull, which is in Staffordshire. St Chad’s Church is at the centre of the village of Pattingham and dates from the 12th century with Victorian additions. As the only church in the parish we welcome those of any denomination or none to our services.
Although the church building is not open as much as normal the church community remains active. Prayer and worship are provided online and all are welcome to join us. Go to the Worship on the Web page.
The Vicar, Rev Preb Maureen Hobbs, is available to those who wish to speak to her by phone on 01902 700257 or email on
Giving to the church
There are a number of ways which you can give to help with the work of the church in Pattingham with Patshull. They are summarised on the Giving page.
For on line donations use our page at www.justgiving.com/pattingham-church
To donate by text Text PATT 5 to 70085 to donate £5 – texts cost £5 plus one standard rate message. You can donate any number of pounds between £1 and £20. Just replace the 5 by the amount you want to give.
Our Resources Available Online page gives links to various digital resources available from the Church of England centrally and others. The Resources for Children, Young People and Families page has links to things which will be of particular interest for children, young people and families.
Elsewhere on this website you will find lots of information about us.
There is no pewsheet while the church is closed. Similar information is available on the ChadNet eBulletin. Sign up for it here.
See the church calendar
Coronavirus update
The church building is closed (other than for private prayer from time to time) but the church community continues to be active. More details are on our coronovirus update page.
This year’s Church Fete is cancelled due to the current situation. Next year’s fete will take place on Saturday 3rd July 2021.
The publication of the monthly Parish News was suspended after the April issue. It resumed publication with the August issue.
Who’s for Lunch suspended
The Who’s for Lunch lunches, which are normally held on the third Thursday of the month, are suspended for the time being. It is hoped that they can resume as soon as it is safe to do so.
Scarecrow Festival postponed to 2021
The 2020 Scarecrow Festival has been postponed until September 2021
Holiday Club cancelled
This year’s Holiday Club will not take place. It is hoped that there will be a Holiday Club in 2021.
Century Club resumed in July
The Century Club draws, which were suspended, resumed from July.
We can help …
Poster with contact details.
Pattingham Friends
A list of volunteers who can help those in need is here.
We encourage everyone to keep an eye out for their neighbours and offer help as needed. It may be better to phone if there is a possibility that they are self isolating.
What else is on this website?
When we are back to normal regular services are held on Sundays and Wednesdays. There are also special services on particular holy days. Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals are held by arrangement. Find out more here.
Online services can be found on the Worship on the Web page.
You can find out who we are and how to contact us.
News and reports from the PCC give some information about what the PCC has been doing and is planning. You can find out about the church’s finances and how to give to the church.
There are pictures and information about past events.
There are pages of sermons and letters from the vicar,
News and events
Find out about events which have already happened as well as those planned for the future. Find out more here.
To build up spiritual resilience, we offer this series of prayers.
1 December 2020
God with us in our individual struggles,
God with us in our common ordeals:
there is a freedom that comes in knowing
that life is simply hard;
not because we’ve done something wrong,
or because we fail to see
something obvious to others,
but simply because life itself is hard.
May that never become the licence
to devalue another person’s hardships
or the invitation to let our fears
fill the space that opens up.
May it become instead a moment
to marvel at your gift
of unconditional love:
the security that provides us with
a confidence not our own.
Amen.
www.corrymeela.org
ADVENT HOPE: a four week Bible study group beginning tomorrow, Wednesday 2 December at 7pm by Zoom. Contact me for the link to join in or find it on the latest issue of ChadNet. Ian Budd and I warmly invite you to join us as we get ready for Christmas!
Details of the Church Electoral Roll can be found here.