Cancelled events. Empty entertainment centres. Stockpiling. Social distancing. Illness. Death. Economic disruption. Lock down. Who would have thought this would be the stark memories of 2020? These things make us think again. Thank God for being able to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. The one who is stronger even than death provides us with genuine hope. His...
But, brothers, when we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you. For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did again and again—but Satan stopped us. For what is our hope, our joy, or the...
Dear All, The Church of England has issued the following guidance at 1.30 pm today (17th March) In light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued advice that public worship is suspended until further notice. As a result of this statement please note the following actions for the churches in our Benefice: You can...
Stafford Borough Council have decided that they will charge worshipers who use the Christ Church Car Park on Sundays, despite objections from the PCC, Stone Town Council and lots of Stone Folk. The PCC were very disappointed with the Council, who have failed to enter into any meaningful conversation with the church. Charging will start...
In the United Benefice of Christ Church, Stone & Oulton with Moddershall Palm Sunday Service: Sun 5th April We remember Jesus being hailed as a King as he rode into Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. 9.15 a.m. Christ Church, Stone 11.00 a.m. Oulton and Moddershall Churches. Maundy Thursday: 9th April We remember Jesus’ instituting the...