Let me tell you about a great encouragement we received at the Chaplaincy (SPARC) recently. Just after I arrived at Royal Stoke a few weeks ago, while talking with another volunteer, a student nurse from Keele University arrived to ask about the work of the Chaplaincy Department. This student was a Christian and was excited...
We are immensely looking forward to Advent Windows 2019! This year is the 10th Anniversary of Advent Windows in Stone, so a special occasion. Our theme this year is ‘Follow the Star’ - this came about as it is the Tenth Anniversary, which is usually celebrated by ‘tin’ – it was not a giant leap...
Saturday 13 July saw the annual Trains in the garden event at Pete and Liz’s house. The main purpose was to raise funds for Jigsaw Kids Ministry and it was wonderful that our mission partner and founder of this charity, Tim Lee was able to join us. There was plenty of cake to eat and...
The speaker at the Men’s Night, held on June 20th was Stephen from Prison Fellowship International. He is lead trainer for ‘The Prisoner’s Journey’. He spoke about his background, growing up on a rough estate in Leek, the youngest of 5 children with a physically abusive, loveless and alcoholic father. He left school to go...
A training day for all who preach and teach in churches, hosted by the Church Society group in Lichfield Diocese, with speaker Rev Dr Lee Gatiss. Saturday 17th November, 10am - 3pm, at Christ Church. The day will focus on the letter to the Ephesians. It will aim to both help us have a better...