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Following Christ in the footsteps of St Chad,
by living out our faith;
taking the church to the community;
and growing the church.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We are the Church of England Parish of Pattingham with Patshull. The parish includes the villages of Pattingham, Patshull and Burnhill Green in Staffordshire and also parts of Shropshire, including Rudge and an area around Patshull. A map showing the parish boundary can be found on the A Church Near You website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Vicar: Revd Merry Smith<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Rev Merry Smith has been our Vicar since August 2025. Her post is half time so she does not work every day. Her phone number is 07486 066065 and her email address is vicar@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emails to church@pattinghamchurch.org.uk<\/a> will be received by the churchwardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Safeguarding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

St Chad’s Church, Pattingham with Patshull is committed to Safeguarding and has adopted the National and Diocesan Safeguarding Policies. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Tracey Williams who can be contacted on 07587 911258. The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is Neil Spiring who can be contacted on 01543 306147.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an emergency where there is imminent risk of harm to a child or vulnerable adult, please contact the police on 999 or your local social services department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information see our Safeguarding page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us in St Chad’s Church to celebrate Harvest on Sunday 27th September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 10 am there will be an All Age Communion Service. This is great for kids, everyone is welcome, something for everyone. Feel free to stay for tea, coffee, biscuits and chat after the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 6.30 pm there will be a more traditional Communion service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those attending either service are encouraged to bring harvest gifts which will be presented for blessing during the service and will then be donated to The Well foodbank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The 10 am service on Sunday 4th October is being led by Henry Ibberson and Alan Smith. It will be a thanksgiving service for all our pets. There will not be a Communion service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come and join us for this wonderful celebration – and bring your pets! The service will be for all the family to enjoy. If your pet is shy, or too big or small to come – bring a photo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As usual coffee, tea and biscuits will be available after the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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