The Cannock Chase Circuit lies in South Staffordshire and is part of the Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury Methodist District. The Circuit consists of twenty-one churches with a total membership of approximately 930, six ministers, four Supernumerary ministers and two part-time lay workers.
Our Superintendent minister, Anthony Hick, has joined the Circuit in September 2008, Fiona Brown joined us in September 2003, Christopher Parkes joined us in September 2007, Edward Sakwe has joined us in September 2010, Edwin Myers and Kate Cook joined us 2011
We have four supernumerary ministers, Revd John N Bates, Revd John D Davies, Revd J Basil Siddons and Revd Sheila Walker
Our two part-time Pastoral Assistants are Mrs Margaret Davies and Mr James Price
There are currently 44 Local Preachers on the plan, with an additional 4 On Trial. The circuit has 9 Worship Leaders available at 5 of the churches.
Circuit Mission Statement:
The circuit exists to further the growth of Christ's Kingdom by giving
priority to six key areas:-
Initiating
new ways of being church
Caring for the community
Teaching faith as a life long learning
experience
Helping congregations evangelise and engage in
God's mission
Using effectively God-given talents and
resources
Sharing God's love in all that we are and do
