We have now reached the anniversary of the first lockdown, and as a benefice of churches it has been a difficult year with so many things disrupted. We have had to persevere through many changes in the guidelines for action to minimise risk of spreading the virus. More recently, just before the Government announced the third...
On Easter morning the disciples’ GRIEF turned to JOY! It was something that Jesus had promised (John 16v20) but only on Easter Sunday did they realise what he meant! GRIEF is energy sapping, the emotion of bereavement. On the third day after Jesus’ death the disciples had such heavy hearts. Their world had collapsed. Events...
Shirley has found some old magazine copies, so here is what was happening in August 1918. Note that schools were closed due to the Influenza outbreak (p23), which first reached Staffordshire in July 1918. THE VICARAGE, July 23rd, 1918 Dear Friends, I have heard of only one distinction this month, but it is a very...
The PCC held a Zoom meeting on 3rd February 2021 and the following matters were discussed: The work on the flowerbeds is now complete and they are looking good.The Advent Windows displays were fabulous with good viewings of the openings on Facebook.Due to the current circumstances it was agreed to waive the magazine charges for...
Well, although the schools are all closed to most pupils, our work in them still goes on! We do not go in physically, but we are there virtually and in spirit! Each week we still make Open the Book assemblies for both Oulton and Christ Church First School. These are made by all the team...