{"id":14690,"date":"2026-08-21T21:15:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T21:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/?page_id=14690"},"modified":"2026-08-21T21:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T21:16:14","slug":"chadnet-no-335","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/information\/chadnet\/chadnet-no-335\/","title":{"rendered":"ChadNet &#8211; no 335"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 id=\"block-3cdf858a-62d7-44f2-bd50-356c2f339eb7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ChadNet &#8211; no 335 &#8211; Sunday 23rd August 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"block-249d366f-ebc3-4a98-a179-a76ce0df8665\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chadnet.png\" alt=\"ChadNet - the eBulletin of St Chad\u2019s Church, Pattingham with Patshull\" class=\"wp-image-3877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chadnet.png 598w, https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chadnet-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to this week&#8217;s edition of ChadNet &#8211; the eBulletin of St Chad&#8217;s Church, Pattingham with Patshull.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this week&#8217;s ChadNet:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#View\">View from the Pews<\/a> &#8211; Sue Stirk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#This_Sunday\">Sunday 23rd<\/a> <a href=\"#This_Sunday\">August<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0Trinity 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#This_week\">This week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Next_Sunday\">Sunday 30th August<\/a> &#8211; Trinity 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#HP\">Hymns and Pimm&#8217;s<\/a> &#8211; Saturday 5th September at 4 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#URC\">Ukraine Refugee Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Well\">The Well Foodbank<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#DFC\">Dementia Friendly Church<\/a> &#8211; weekly prayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Mem_Book\">From the Memorial Book<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Giving\">Giving to the Church<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"View\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">View from the Pews<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lee-smith_180x252.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lee-smith_180x252.jpg\" alt=\"Lee Smith\" class=\"wp-image-14497\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many, I have seen the videos emerging from Colombia following the devastating earthquake on 10th August. Scenes of buildings collapsing, roads splitting apart, and communities facing unimaginable devastation captured on phones and shared on social media. It is difficult to watch, particularly knowing that behind every image are people whose lives have been changed in an instant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet in many of the videos I have watched, amidst the destruction, one thing has struck me time and again: people praying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recordings capturing individuals praying in their homes alone, or while huddled with family seeking safety in bathrooms and doorways. People praying in the streets while debris falls around them, and outside damaged buildings after the event. I have also watched scenes caught on the church livestreams, of congregations continuing in worship despite the tremors \u2013 entrusting themselves to the Lord. One video which stood out to me particularly was that of Adriana Magali Matiz, the Governor of Tolima, being interviewed as the earthquake struck. Her instinctive response was neither panic nor politics, but prayer: repeating &#8220;God protect us and bless us. God be with us.&#8221;. Faced with the terrifying reality of the ground literally moving beneath her feet, her words were not polished or elaborate, but simple and raw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching these scenes reminded me that faith is often seen most clearly, not when life is easy, but when it is shaken. As Christians, we are not promised lives free from suffering. We are however reminded in scripture that God is present with us through our suffering. The Psalms are full of people crying out in fear, confusion and grief, yet again and again they return to the assurance that God has not abandoned them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What has also been remarkable is the response of ordinary people. Neighbours helping neighbours. Volunteers searching through rubble. Families comforting one another. Communities gathering together despite their own fear. In moments of crisis, the best of humanity often shines through. Acts of kindness, courage and compassion become visible reminders of God&#8217;s love at work in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be tempting to search for explanations whenever tragedy strikes. Yet suffering rarely lends itself to simple answers and attempts to explain it can sometimes deepen the pain. Rather than asking why such things happen, perhaps we are better asking where God can be found within them. Perhaps He is found in the hand that reaches out to help a stranger. In the neighbour who shares what little they have. In the quiet prayer offered when words fail. And in communities that choose hope over despair, even when the future is uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of us will never experience an earthquake of this magnitude. Yet we all know what it is like for life to be shaken. Illness, bereavement, broken relationships, financial worries or unexpected change can leave us feeling as though the solid ground beneath us has disappeared. Thinking of our own lives. When our foundations are shaken, where do we turn? What sustains us? And how might we become people who bring hope and reassurance to others whose world has been turned upside down?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we continue our own journeys of faith, let us remember that Christ remains our firm foundation, even when everything around us seems uncertain. And may that simple prayer become our own whenever life feels overwhelming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;God, protect us and bless us. God be with us.&#8221; Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lee Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(As always this View is the personal view of the author.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Would you like to write a View from the Pews?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome contributions for View from the Pews from anyone who would like to write one. It does not need to be on any particular subject. If you would like to write one please send it to <a href=\"mailto:comms@pattinghamchurch.org.uk\">comms@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a> or contact Henry Ibberson (<a href=\"mailto:ibberson@uwclub.net\">ibberson@uwclub.net<\/a> \/ 01902 701136).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">.Contacts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vicar&#8217;s post is half time so Merry will not be working every day. Her usual working days are Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday but this is subject to change. Her phone number is 07486 066065 and her email address is <a href=\"mailto:vicar@pattinghamchurch.org.uk\">vicar@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a>&nbsp;When she is not working she will not normally answer the phone, listen to messages or respond to emails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emails to <a href=\"mailto:church@pattinghamchurch.org.uk\">church@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a> will be received by the churchwardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact details for church officers can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/about-us\/whos-who\/contacts\/\">Contacts<\/a> page of the church website. You can use <a href=\"mailto:church@pattinghamchurch.org.uk\">church@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a> if you are nore sure who to contact and the churchwardens will be able to forward it to the correct person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notices, which should be received by Friday afternoon for inclusion in that week&#8217;s ChadNet, and other communications in relation to ChadNet should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:comms@pattinghamchurch.org.uk\">comms@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Articles for the magazine should be sent to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:parishnews@pattinghamchurch.org.uk\">parishnews@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"This_Sunday\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday 23rd August &#8211; Twelfth\u00a0Sunday after\u00a0Trinity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At 10 am<\/strong> there will be an <strong>All Age Communion Service<\/strong>, led by the Vicar, in church. The theme is <strong>Empowered &#8211; God gives us His power to live, love and make a difference<\/strong>. Come and be part of something amazing!&nbsp;<strong>Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>Parish Prayer Diary<\/strong> we pray for those who live and work in:<br>Clive Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary<\/strong> we pray for:<br>St Bartholomew, Penn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"This_week\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">This week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The church will be open every day<\/strong><strong>. <\/strong>Look out for the &#8220;church open&#8221; sign outside the porch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is <strong>not<\/strong> a week when the <strong>Prayers for Peace<\/strong> group meets but some members of the group will be in church on <strong>Tuesday<\/strong> at <strong>6 pm<\/strong> to say prayers. Anyone is welcome to join them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On Wednesday<\/strong> at <strong>10.00 am<\/strong>&nbsp;there will be a service of <strong>Holy Communion<\/strong> according to the Book of Common Prayer, led by the Vicar, in church which will be followed by tea, coffee and cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After the service<\/strong> the church will be open<strong> from 10.30 am<\/strong> until at least 11.00 am as a <strong>Place of Welcome<\/strong> when anyone who wants to will be welcome to share in the coffee, cake and chat, whether they have been to the service or not. Those attending will receive a warm welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>Wednesday<\/strong> at <strong>12 noon Who\u2019s for Lunch?<\/strong> is held in the <strong>Village Hall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is <strong>NO<\/strong> <strong>Pattingham Shower Singers<\/strong> this week. They are taking their summer break and will next meet in September. For more information contact Alix at <a href=\"mailto:pattinghamshowersingers@gmail.com\">pattinghamshowersingers@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>7 pm<\/strong> on <strong>Wednesday Choir Practice<\/strong> takes place in church. Anyone interested in joining the choir should contact Martin Fox or any member of the choir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>Friday<\/strong> at <strong>11.30 am<\/strong> the <strong>funeral<\/strong> of <strong>Douglas Geoffrey (\u2018Geoff\u2019) Rose<\/strong> takes place in church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Next_Sunday\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday 30th August &#8211; Thirteenth\u00a0Sunday after\u00a0Trinity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At 10 am<\/strong> there will be a&nbsp;<strong>Communion Service<\/strong>, led by the Vicar, in church. <strong>Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>Parish Prayer Diary<\/strong> we pray for those who live and work in:<br>Westbeech Road, College Farm Close, Patshull Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>Trysull Deanery Prayer Diary<\/strong> we pray for:<br>St Aidan, Penn Fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"HP\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hymns and Pimm&#8217;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday 5th September at 4 pm in church<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another opportunity to praise the Lord by singing your favourite hymns whilst enjoying a glass of Pimm\u2019s (or non alcoholic alternative). The service will start at 4 pm prompt and last a maximum of 90 minutes. All ages, 0 &#8211; 100+, are welcome. There is no charge but donations to the church and to cover costs are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your favourite hymns to be considered for inclusion, please send suggestions to <a href=\"mailto:oandg@pattinghamchurch.org.uk\">oandg@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a> as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"URC\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ukraine Refugee Centre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Centre was closed&nbsp;due to the celebrations for Ukraine Independence Day&nbsp;when Mary took this month&#8217;s&nbsp;donations last week. She will&nbsp;return and deliver them this Friday (28th) when they will be open again.&nbsp;Please continue to support this worthy cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you have anything you wish to donate please contact Mary at <a>maryleah@hotmail.co.uk<\/a> or in Church.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Well\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>The Well &#8211; the Wolverhampton Food Bank<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/the-well-logo_300.jpg\" alt=\"The Well\" class=\"wp-image-11702\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A message from the Well Team<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Well has turned 20 and you\u2019re part of the story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twenty years ago, it all began with a little pink box, a heart for the people of Wolverhampton and a simple step of faith. The vision was to provide food for people in desperate need and to show Jesus\u2019 love in a practical and meaningful way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now we are delighted to celebrate that <strong>The Well has turned 2<\/strong><strong>0! <\/strong>What an incredible 20 years it has been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we look back, we can see God\u2019s faithfulness woven through every part of our story. We are so thankful for every volunteer who has given their time, every church, school and business that has supported us, every partner who has stood alongside us and every person who has donated, prayed or encouraged us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Well\u2019s story is your story too.<\/strong> We simply could not have done it without you. For 20 years, our mission has remained the same: <strong>to meet practical needs in our city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Well is a Christian charity committed to showing Jesus\u2019 heart of love by supporting people experiencing poverty across Wolverhampton. We provide food parcels and essential items to individuals and families facing desperate situations and, with your help, we can continue to be there when people need us most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As celebrate our 20th anniversary, we\u2019ll be sharing ways to make a difference over the coming year. And the first opportunity is just around the corner\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make a difference this Harvest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the long, hot summer begins to fade, the temperature starts to fall and gardens and allotments overflow with fresh produce, you may be wondering what to do with anything you cannot use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why not share it with someone who needs it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This September, our Harvest campaign will bring together churches, schools, businesses, community groups and individuals to help stock our shelves and support people across Wolverhampton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll be sharing all the Harvest details soon. In the meantime thank you for being part of our first 20 years. We are so grateful and we hope you\u2019ll join us for the next chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>With love and gratitude from The Well Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.mailerlite.com\/emails\/196310265954829877\/www.thewellwolverhampton.co.uk\">www.thewellwolverhampton.co.uk<\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"DFC\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dementia Friendly Church<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekly Prayer&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dementia-Friendly-Church-logo_300.jpg\" alt=\"Becoming Dementia Friendly Church\" class=\"wp-image-14197\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>GOD OF MANY GIFTS<\/strong><br>You value each of us far more than the wild flowers or the sparrows.<br>You delight in those you have created.<br>Help me to treasure the inner person of the one I love.<br>Let me see beyond the veil of age and forgetfulness to remember them in their prime.<br>If they regress so that they are reliving the past, then grant me understanding to go along with that.<br>Let me affirm what was important to them.<br>Let me rejoice with them in past achievements and enjoyments.<br>When I remember how much you value you me, may I honour the whole person and not just what they are today.<br>Give me the generosity of spirit to do all that I can to add richness to their remembered lives.<br>Amen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Prayers for Dementia and how to live well with it. Fay Sampson)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to suggest (or write) a prayer for inclusion in this series please let Tracey Williams,&nbsp;our Dementia Friendly Church Co-ordinator, know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Mem_Book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">From the Memorial Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those whose&nbsp; anniversaries occur between 16th and 30th August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alan Anthony Guest &#8211; 18th August 1995<br>Marion Darlington &#8211; 22nd August 1980<br>Alice Mary Bramall &#8211; 23rd August 1976<br>Tina Jandrell Poston &#8211; 23rd August 2011<br>Ethel May Haden &#8211; 24th August 1979<br>Joseph Caddick &#8211; 28th August 1979<br>Norah Patricia Chaplin &#8211; 28th August 2017<br>Dorothy Winifred James &#8211; 29th August 2010<br>Ida Margaret Burton &#8211; 30th August 1980<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>You can see all the pages of the Memorial Book on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/memorial-book-online\/\">Memorial Book Online<\/a> page of the Church website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Giving\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giving to the church<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Details of the various ways in which you can give can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/information\/finance\/giving\/\">Giving<\/a> page of the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can make a bank transfer to our bank account (Account name: Pattingham Parochial Church Council \u2013 Sort Code: 20-97-78 Account No: 50655023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you are paying by cheque please make the cheque payable to &#8220;Pattingham PCC&#8221; or &#8220;<\/strong><strong>Pattingham Parochial Church Council<\/strong><strong>&#8220;.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/JustGiving-logo4-300x70.png\" alt=\"JustGiving\" class=\"wp-image-4287\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/JustGiving-logo4-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/JustGiving-logo4.png 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/page\/pattingham-church-jg\">JustGiving page<\/a> to enable people to make one off donations. It&#8217;s at &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/page\/pattingham-church-jg\">https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/page\/pattingham-church-jg<\/a>&gt;. You will be asked if you want to make a contribution on top of your donation. If you do it will go to JustGiving and not to charity. If you do not want to make such a contribution select \u201cother\u201d. If you are a taxpayer please consider gift aiding your donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chadnet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ChadNet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bulletin is sent to those who have requested it. We now have 162 subscribers but there may still&nbsp; be some people who are not aware of it and would wish to receive it. The weekly bulletin for each Sunday will normally be sent on the preceding Friday or Saturday. Additional bulletins may be sent if required. It is only being sent to those who have requested it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know of anyone who might be interested please tell them about it and ask them to sign up using the form on the website (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/information\/chadnet\/sign-up-to-chadnet\/\">www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/information\/chadnet\/sign-up-to-chadnet\/<\/a>) or by email to <a href=\"mailto:comms@pattinghamchurch.org.uk\">comms@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St Chad&#8217;s Church, Pattingham with Patshull Registered charity no 1151604<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ChadNet &#8211; no 335 &#8211; Sunday 23rd August 2026 Welcome to this week&#8217;s edition of ChadNet &#8211; the eBulletin of St Chad&#8217;s Church, Pattingham with Patshull. In this week&#8217;s ChadNet: View from the Pews Like many, I have seen the videos emerging from Colombia following the devastating earthquake on 10th August. Scenes of buildings collapsing, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/information\/chadnet\/chadnet-no-335\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;ChadNet &#8211; no 335&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":3876,"menu_order":335,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14690","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14690"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14690\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14691,"href":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14690\/revisions\/14691"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3876"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pattinghamchurch.org.uk\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}