About us

Who We Are at St Chad’s

Rooted. Real. Faithful.

In a world that is often noisy, fast, and shaped by trends that come and go, we believe people are not ultimately searching for better branding, slicker services, or a religious experience that feels like everything else. What people are longing for — often without knowing it — is something deeper, truer, and more beautiful.

That is what we are seeking to offer.

Beauty, Goodness & Truth

Our life together is shaped by three ancient and enduring Christian convictions:

Beauty

We believe beauty matters because God is beautiful. In worship, prayer, music, silence, and the rhythms of church life, we seek to create space where hearts can be lifted beyond the everyday and encounter the holiness and gentleness of God. Beauty slows us down. It reminds us that faith is not something to consume, but a mystery to enter.

Goodness

We believe faith must be lived, not just spoken. Following Jesus means becoming people of love, kindness, hospitality, courage, and service. At St Chad’s, goodness is worked out in real relationships, care for one another, and commitment to our local community. We are not perfect people — but we are a people learning, together, how to love well.

Truth

We believe truth is not an idea or a trend, but a person: Jesus Christ. We are rooted in Scripture, shaped by prayer, and formed by the historic Christian faith. In a culture unsure what to believe, we want to be a place where truth is explored honestly, taught faithfully, and lived humbly.

What We Are (and What We’re Not)

We are not trying to entertain people into belief.

We are not driven by fads or fashions.

We are not interested in faith as a product to be sold.

Instead, we are committed to:

Worship that forms the soul, not just the mood
Teaching that shapes lives, not just opinions
Community that lasts beyond convenience
Discipleship that costs something — and gives far more in return

A Church for Those Seeking More

St Chad’s is a place for:

Those tired of shallow answers
Those hungry for meaning and purpose
Those drawn to reverence, community, and spiritual depth
Those who want faith that can carry them through joy, doubt, suffering, and hope

Whether you are new to church, returning after time away, or looking for a spiritual home that takes God seriously and people gently — you are welcome here.

An Invitation

We do not promise perfection.

We do not promise easy answers.

But we do promise: