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Monthly Coffee Morning & Communion in the Barn

tashton — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:32:00 GMT

This Tuesday 25 November is our monthly coffee morning between 10.30 am and 12 in the Barn. Prior to that there will be a short Communion Service in Church. Everyone is welcome to both events or either var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Drop-in at Highfields Church Hall

tashton — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Coffee and Mince Pies Friday 5 December 2008 from 2 pm till 4 pm Come along and bring a friend for a chat and a cake var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Services for Sunday 30 November - Christ the King - Sunday before Advent

tashton — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:25:00 GMT

8.45 am Holy Communion Chris Genesis 10.1-11.9 John 6.41-59 Geoff & Margaret 9.45 am Morning Worship, Highfields Hall Philip 10.15 am Family Service & Sunday School Philip 6.00 pm Evening Worship Carlos John 6.41-59 7.00 pm Refreshments in Church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Castle Church Growth Trust

tashton — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:20:00 GMT

We're pleased to announce that the Castle Church Growth Trust is now up and running. There will be a separate flier showing you how you can support the trust financially - in some cases without donating anything! The trust has been set up to fund ministry projects here in our parish. We will always keep you up to date with information as to how that money is being used and the needs of the trust. The trustees are: Mavis Bryant, Graeme Charlesworth, Sara Deall (Treasurer) David Boote (Chair) and...(read more)

Service Times Sunday 23 November 2008 Sunday Before Advent

tashton — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:31:00 GMT

8.45 am Holy Communion Philip Genesis 9.18-29 John 6.25-40 Les Neil, Tim & Tracy 9.45 am Morning Worship, Highfields Hall Carlos 10.15 am Family Service & Sunday School Philip 6.00 pm Evening Worship Philip John 6.25-40 7.00 pm Refreshments in Church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Hope for Schools - Prayer Event

tashton — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:50:38 GMT

Wednesday 19 November - 7pm at Rising Brook Methodist Church This evening is a great opportunity to pray for the schools in our area; for staff, pupils and others working voluntarily in schools for current issues in education for organisations such as Kerygma, Question Mark and MSYN for the growth of good relationships between churches and their local schools. There will also be the opportunity to see the results of the MSYN church/schools audit and have an overview of all the great things that are...(read more)

Sunday Services 16 November 2008 Second before Advent

tashton — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:44:50 GMT

8.45 am Morning Prayer Philip Genesis 9.6 John 6.16-24 9.45 am Morning Worship, Highfields Hall Les and Dalena 10.15 am Family Worship, Holy Communion, Sunday School Philip 6.00 pm Evening Worship Philip John 6.16-24 7.00 pm Refreshments in Church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 9 November 2008 Remembrance Sunday

tashton — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:10:53 GMT

8.45 am Holy Communion Philip Genesis 6.9-9.29, 9.45 am Holy Communion, Highfields Hall Chris 10.15 am Family Worship, Sunday School Philip Genesis 6.9-9.29 6.00 pm Holy Communion Philip John 6.1-15 7.00 pm Refreshments in Church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 2 November 2008 Last Trinity - Bible Sunday

tashton — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:58:44 GMT

8.45 am Morning Prayer Philip Genesis 6.9-22, 7-13,16-19,8.1-21,9.12-16 9.45 am Morning Worship, Highfields Hall Vera 10.15 am Family Worship, Baptism, Sunday School Philip Baptism of Ashton Ball 6.00 pm Holy Communion Carlos John 5.24 -27 7.00 pm Refreshments in Church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 26 October 2008 Last after Trinity , Bible Sunday

tashton — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:01:00 GMT

8.45 am Morning Prayer Chris Genesis 'Christians at Work' 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Morning Worship May 10.15 am Family Worship, with Sunday School Genesis 'Christians at Work' Mike 6.00 pm Evening Worship John 5.1-23 Carlos 7.00 pm Refreshments in church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Growing congregation leads to new church and redevelopment of existing building

tashton — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:04:00 GMT

Extract from Lichfield Diocese Web site ---- A new church is set to be built in Stafford and an existing church redeveloped to cope with ever-increasing congregations. The developments at Castle Church on the Newport Road, a Grade II Listed building, will see new facilities for increased congregations, an area for the worship band, changes to the pews, a social area and facilities for people with disabilities. The proposals will also see the existing church hall on High Fields demolished and replaced...(read more)

Sunday Services 19 October 2008 Trinity 22

tashton — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:33:01 GMT

8.45 am Morning Prayer Philip Genesis 5.1-32 John 3.22-36 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Morning Worship Carlos 10.15 am Holy Communion Baptism, with Sunday School Philip 6.00 pm Evening Worship John 3.22-36 Philip 7.00 pm Refreshments in church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 12 October 2008 Trinity 21

tashton — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:26:04 GMT

8.45 am Holy Communion Philip Psalm 65 John 17.20-26 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Holy Communion Chris 10.15 am Church Family Worship, with Sunday School Ian Coffey 6.00 pm NO EVENING SERVICE THIS WEEK (Stafford Bible Weekend) var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

FACULTY NOTICE

tashton — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:33:00 GMT

The faculty notices were taken down on Wednesday evening and have been sent to the Chancellor for a final decision as to whether we can proceed with the project. Just to squash any rumours to the contrary, if we are allowed to move forward, we WILL NOT PUT CASTLE CHURCH INTO DEBT! We aim to raise money for the project through a variety of means but will not spend what we don’t have in the bank. var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Monthly Prayer Sheet for October

tashton — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:52:00 GMT

The October prayer diary is now available for download from this site var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 28 September 2008 (New times)

tashton — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:01:51 GMT

8.45 am Holy Communion Philip Genesis 3.14-24 John 2.12-25 Team B 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Morning Worship Vera 10.15 am Church Family Worship, with Sunday School Philip 6.00 pm Evening Worship John 2.12-25 Jesus; Bridegroom Carlos Team H 7.00 pm Refreshments in church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 21 September 2008 (New times)

tashton — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:55:46 GMT

8.45 am Morning Worship Chris Genesis 3.1-13 John 2.1-11 Team A 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Morning Worship Carlos 10.15 am Church Family Worship, Holy Communion with Sunday School Philip 6.00 pm Evening Worship John 2.1-11 Jesus; Bridegroom Philip Team G 7.00 pm Refreshments in church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Faculty approved by DAC 9 September 2008

tashton — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:28:00 GMT

A momentous day in the life of Castle Church! The Plans for re-ordering were passed by the DAC this morning! Detailed plans have been posted on our website and can be downloaded from 'Reordering' var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 14 September 2008

tashton — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:40:29 GMT

8.45 am Holy Communion Chris Genesis 2.4-25 John 1.35-51 Team E 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Holy Communion Philip 10.15 am Church Family Worship with Sunday School Genesis 2.4-25 'The Man and his wife' Philip 6.00 pm Evening Worship John 1.35-51 Jesus; The Jewish Messiah Philip Team F 7.00 pm Refreshments in church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 7 September 2008 (Note new times)

tashton — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:28:59 GMT

8.45 am Morning Worship Philip Genesis 1.1-2.3 John 1.19-34 Team D 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Morning Worship Les & Dalena 10.15 am Church Family Worship, Baptism & with Sunday School Genesis 1.1-2.3 Philip 6.00 pm Holy Communion John 1.19-34 Jesus; The Lamb of God Philip Team I 7.00 pm Refreshments in church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 31 August 2008

tashton — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:54:13 GMT

8.00 am Holy Communion BCP Revd Philip 9.15 am All Age Service, No Sunday School Revd Philip 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Holy Communion Carlos 11.00 am Holy Communion Romans 5.1-11 Mark 15.40-6.8 Revd Philip Team C 6.30 pm Evening Worship Psalm 25 Revd Philip Team H 7.30 pm Refreshments in church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 24 August 2008

tashton — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:15:01 GMT

8.00 am Holy Communion BCP Revd Chris 9.15 am All Age Service, No Sunday School Revd Philip 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Holy Communion Revd Chris 11.00 am Holy Communion Romans 4.18-25 Mark 15.21-38 Revd Philip Team B 6.30 pm Castle Church Praise Psalm 24 Revd Philip Team G 7.30 pm Refreshments in church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

SHCT Annual Ride & Stride

tashton — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:45:20 GMT

STAFFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST ANNUAL RIDE AND STRIDE Saturday 13 September Welcome to the Annual Sponsored Cycle Ride and Stride. The Trust exists to assist with repairs to Staffordshire Churches of all denominations through the giving of grants. These have enabled churches to make emergency repairs thus preventing further deterioration of the buildings. Half the money raised goes to the Trust, and half is returned to our church for our own upkeep. This year we intend walking round Lichfield...(read more)

Sunday Services 17 August 2008

tashton — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:50:52 GMT

8.00 am Holy Communion BCP Revd Philip 9.15 am All Age Service, Holy Communion, No Sunday School Revd Philip 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Carlos 11.00 am Morning Worship Romans 4.13-17 Mark 15.16-20 Revd Philip Team A 6.30 pm Castle Church Praise Psalm 23 Revd Philip Team F 7.30 pm Refreshments in church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)

Sunday Services 10 August 2008

tashton — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:43:13 GMT

8.00 am Holy Communion BCP Preb Michael Metcalf 9.15 am All age Service ; No Sunday School in August Mike Brooks 9.45 am Highfields Hall, Holy Communion Preb Michael Metcalf 11.00 am Holy Communion Romans 4.9-12 Mark 15.1-15 Preb Michael Metcalf Team E 6.30 pm Evening Worship Psalm 22 Carlos Harris Team I 7.30 pm Refreshments in church var addthis_pub = 'darren-mc';...(read more)