A faithful church assembley, first established in 1998.
The foundations of Grace Church Stafford were first laid by, David Humphreys and David Johnson, our original elders. Initially, church meetings were held at the homes of church members located in and local to Stafford. Home church meetings included fellowship, worship, communion, and expository preaching by Pastor Humphreys and Pastor Johnson, respectively.
Our numbers were few to begin with, but the Lord blessed us with new members steadily. Just a few short years later, the Lord delivered Matthew Richer and his wonderful family to Stafford and added them to our number. In 2004, Matthew Richer was brought in as an elder, where he continues to faithfully serve today.
In 2006, Grace Church Stafford (a working name for Littleworth Church Stafford) was registered as a charity. Matthew Richer, Kevin Morton and Simon Waddingham serve as charity trustees, and we are continued to be blessed by their ongoing work.
We're delighted to report that even after 25 years, several of our original members are still in attendence at our church, and our numbers continue to grow steadily. It would be our great pleasure to have you in attendence at our church, where we are dedicated to teaching the word of God and assisting our members in the growth of their faith.
Our church meets in Littleworth Community Centre, Stafford.
Learn more about the people who work hard behind the scenes of the church and charity. Our trustees bring diverse expertise and unwavering commitment to the heart of the church's endeavours.
Matthew, a dedicated and experienced leader, serves as the Chairman and Trustee for Littleworth Community church, steering the organisation faithfully and with unwavering commitment. His strategic acumen and ethical stewardship ensures that the charity fulfils its mission while maintaining the highest standards of governance.
Matthew's multifaceted role involves guiding the board, fostering collaboration, and championing the charity's initiatives to create meaningful impact and support the community.
Kevin, a devoted member of the Littleworth Community Church for over two decades, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his role as a Trustee. His enduring commitment to the church's values and mission is reflected in his contributions towards governance, strategic decision-making, and supporting the church's spiritual and social endeavours.
Kevin's profound understanding of the church's history and ethos enriches the trustee board, ensuring that the charitable initiatives align with the core principles of the Littleworth Community Church.
Simon, the newest addition to our trustee team, stepped into the crucial role of treasurer, partnering with Kevin to manage the financial aspects of the Littleworth Community Church. With a keen eye for modern technology, Simon not only adeptly manages the church's finances but also serves as a pivotal resource for integrating technological advancements. His proficiency with modern tech is instrumental in enhancing the church's digital infrastructure and ensuring efficiency across various operations.
Simon's dual role as a tech-savvy trustee and meticulous treasurer is a tremendous asset in helping us bring our evangelistic efforts online and capable of reaching more people.
Matthew Richer has served as minister and elder of Grace Church Stafford since 2004.
Since 2004, Matthew Richer has been an integral part of Grace Church Stafford, serving as both minister and elder, bringing a personal touch to his leadership that resonates deeply with our congregation.
Matthew and his beloved wife, Lisa, have both been blessed with four beautiful children: Emily, Daniel, Jack, and Noah. The Richer family are always thrilled to welcome new visitors to the church, and continue in steadfast prayer that the Lord will continue to grow the church in number.
Matthew has also been blessed with regular opportunities to share sermons and exposit Scripture in reformed churches across the UK. He has guest-preached at churches including West Park Church in Wolverhampton and Providence Chapel in Hookgate, and he welcomes the opportunity to preach where the Lord guides him.
Pastor Matthew Richer; Littleworth Community Church, 2023
We have developed strong relationships with several neighbouring churches, and welcome the opportunity to receive teaching from guests preachers.
Included below is a list of some of our more frequent guest preachers, whom we are blessed by and thankful for.
Ian is the elder of Providence Chapel, an independent Baptist church based in Hookgate.
Hookgate was founded on the reformed understanding of the scriptures, and is committed to the continued glorifying of Christ Jesus.
Jim is an author of several Gospel-centred books, and a faithful street preacher. He spent eight years as a home missionary working with an evangelical missionary Society.
He has ministered in churches in Carlisle and Warrington. He now works as a freelance, itinerant missionary.
Andrew has served as minister of West Park Church since 2013, a non-denominational church situated in the centre of Wolverhampton.
Andrew has also graciously hosted our pastor, Matthew Richer, at West Park Church — a privilege that Matthew has been regularly blessed by.
Steve is a regular preacher at West Park Church in Wolverhampton, alongside Andrew Whitehead.
We at Grace Church Stafford are thankful for and have been blessed by Steve's faithful teachings.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3:16 (NKJV)
Grace Church Stafford is the working name of Littleworth Church Stafford, a registered charity founded in 2006.
We teach people of all ages Christian faith and practice, and support them practically and emotionally as needed. We operate regular mutual encouragement groups as well as reaching out to our local community.
Littleworth Community Centre
St. Thomas Street,
off Weston Road (A518)
Stafford ST16 3UU
Littleworth Church Stafford is a registered charity. Registered charity number: 1115242