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‘Churchwardens’ Chat’
We are now in an interregnum following the retirement of the Vicar and so the monthly letter for the Parish News is written by the Churchwardens
August 2025
Will you come and follow me if I but call your name …
John Bell and Graham Maule (1987)
We are all called to God and to share our time and talents. Do you have an hour or two to give? If an hour a week is too much what about an hour a fortnight or monthly? Think about it …
Please join us for the licensing service for our new Vicar, the Rev Merry Smith, at 4pm on Sunday1 10th August.
The service will be taken by the Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Rt Rev Tim Wambunya and this will be a lovely service, bringing family and friends together, so arrive early! After the service light refreshments will be served in the Village Hall.
We thank everyone who made our fete day so good and we especially thank Keith and Alix for their many months of work and enthusiasm.
The concert by the Much Wenlock Male Voice Choir was a wonderful evening and it was a pleasure to welcome them to Pattingham. After the concert, wonderful singing erupted from The Pigot as everyone moved across the road for refreshment!
The Scarecrow Festival is the weekend of September 26-28 and thanks are due to the many volunteers who have offered their support, the whole committee and of course the leadership of Philip Sims who chairs the committee.
All we have to do now is register to make a scarecrow and support and enjoy the events. Tickets for the Saturday evening, September 27, brass band concert are now available for purchase from Alan Smith, Philip Sims, Dorothy Steel or Clive Pendrell.
After Sunday and Wednesday morning services in St Chad’s, we serve tea and coffee; it is a great time for a chat and to meet other people, so do come along.
Home Holy Communion is available, if you or someone you know wishes to receive it, do please get in touch.
Please take special note of the August calendar of services and events and of the September one which will provide all details of Scarecrow Festival events, together with details of when our new vicar Rev Merry will be leading services!
God Bless,
Clive Pendrell and Dorothy Steel,
Churchwardens