Drawing inspiration from the life of St Chad, the 7th century missionary bishop of Lichfield, the Community of Saint Chad (CSC) 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 Companionship 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.
Community Prayer
Be with us, Lord, as we seek to follow in the footsteps of your servant Chad, whose humility and prayerfulness attracted so many to your kingdom. Let our lives, like his, reflect the light of Christ and the hope of faith. In the name of your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
The CSC Booklet provides information about the Rhythms of Grace and the small Spiritual Companion Groups, as well a pattern for daily prayer which has been widely used. The Booklet has proved to be popular; 10,000 copies are in circulation and a new printing is planned. An electronic copy can be downloaded here.
Annual Dedication Service
Each year, there is an opportunity to become a member of the Community for a 12 months period or to renew membership. Membership indicates a commitment to follow the Five Rhythms of Grace and to seek to be part of a small Spiritual Companion Group. Rededication takes place around St Chad's Day (March 2nd). If you are unable to attend the annual service of commitment, you can use the Chad prayers which provide the liturgy used in the Dedication Service.
An application for membership can be made at any time of year. Download a short form in PDF or Word format and email it to the community.
Community of St Chad members gather for rededication of the community, March 2026
Accountability: a group to travel with
We encourage people to be part of a small group (often 3 members) in order to share the journey of faith in a context of trust, encouragement and mutual accountability. The booklet gives guidelines for how the groups might operate. A template outline of a Spiritual Companion Group meeting is available here.
Spiritual MOT Material:
The Community of St Chad helps us to take forward our Diocesan priorities of Developing Discipleship, Nurturing Vication and Enabling Evangelism. The Spiritual MOT provides resources for renewal and refreshment and is well suited for group work within a parish context.
The Spiritual MOT Booklet is available here.
Morning and Evening Prayer
During Lockdown the Community of St Chad started to hold Evening Prayer and Morning Prayer via Zoom. This still continues, on Tuesdays at 6pm and on Fridays at 9am. All are welcome to join us on this link.
Co-leader Contact Details:
Revd Rosanne Wilshire: 01902 737793
Revd Chris Precious: 01948 740177
Email: thecommunityofstchad@gmail.com
Community of St Chad Facebook Page
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