The launch is taking place at Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday March 3rd at 12 noon. The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill will be preaching. There will be an opportunity to become a member of the community in that service by joining in a response, placing a candle at the Shrine of Saint Chad and by signing a bookmark which has the Community Prayer on it. All are welcome whether you have decided you already want to join the community or else would like to see what's going on.The following has been included on the back page of the order of service:
Drawing inspiration from the life of St. Chad, the 7th century missionary bishop of Lichfield, the Community of Saint Chad is an expression of modern day monasticism, It has a geographically dispersed membership united by a common commitment to a spiritual lifestyle shaped by five Rhythms of Grace and by participation in a Spiritual Growth Group. The Community of Saint Chad welcomes any Christian who longs to grow in depth of discipleship and who is prepared to journey with others in a quest for a life-changing faith.
Today marks the launch of the Community and provides an opportunity for those who wish to take a next step, and to make a commitment to going deeper in prayer, discipleship and mission. You are invited to sign the bookmark to indicate your membership of the Community for a twelve month period. Please take the bookmark away with you but ensure that we have your contact details so that we can keep in touch.
Copies of the booklet containing details of the Five Rhythms of Grace and the Small Spiritual Growth Groups as well as some very helpful daily resources for prayer are available today. Do please ask either of us if you would like any more information or indeed have ideas and suggestions as to how the Community can develop.
Please note the inaugural pilgrimage of the Two Saints Way taking place from March 25th to April 1st. Details of other retreats, teaching events, resource material and next year’s Commitment Service will be made available in the coming months.
Barry Wilson; 01782 750205 communityofsaintchad@gmail.com
Philip Swan; 07857 703303 philip.swan@lichfield.anglican.org
Today marks the launch of the Community and provides an opportunity for those who wish to take a next step, and to make a commitment to going deeper in prayer, discipleship and mission. You are invited to sign the bookmark to indicate your membership of the Community for a twelve month period. Please take the bookmark away with you but ensure that we have your contact details so that we can keep in touch.
Copies of the booklet containing details of the Five Rhythms of Grace and the Small Spiritual Growth Groups as well as some very helpful daily resources for prayer are available today. Do please ask either of us if you would like any more information or indeed have ideas and suggestions as to how the Community can develop.
Please note the inaugural pilgrimage of the Two Saints Way taking place from March 25th to April 1st. Details of other retreats, teaching events, resource material and next year’s Commitment Service will be made available in the coming months.
Barry Wilson; 01782 750205 communityofsaintchad@gmail.com
Philip Swan; 07857 703303 philip.swan@lichfield.anglican.org
