When John was made vicar of an obscure rural parish, some people said he looked like a farmer. This was not surprising for he came from a peasant farming family. However from early childhood he had wanted to be a priest. He struggled with theological studies, but in 1818 he was made vicar (or rather...
Did you go away this August? If you visit a church while you are on holiday, please tell us about it, especially if you attend a service. Two churches we attended a service · Staveley Parish Church, for Ann and Steve’s wedding · Town Church, St Peter Port Guernsey; the vicar there said he had once lived...
Our Harvest Festival services at the end of the month are an opportunity to express our thanks to the giver of all good things. It’s just a few says before the Stone Food and Drink Festival begins, giving us pause for thought. Jesus waved a red flag when someone boasted about looking forward to the...
Christ Church Magazine, July 2019 We are live in uncertain days. Change is the watchword on so many fronts! We may face changes at the personal or national levels that disrupt daily life or at least cause an upset that we have to deal with and work through. At the personal level we may face...
Christ Church Life - Excerpts from the Magazine. Your Father in heaven cares for you. We’ve got a few new message posters for our church notice boards. They aim to point us to God. The majority have a Bible text addressing everyday concerns. In June we’ve got a slightly different approach, giving a nod to...