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...
The title of ‘The Chaplaincy’ at UHNM has recently been changed to SPARC to reflect the wider brief that it has fulfilled for a long time which is... “To give Spiritual, Pastoral And Religious Care to patients, their visitors and staff, whether they have or do not have a particular faith.” Following this change a...
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...
The summer months are often times for rest, relaxation and refreshment. But also time and space to think. Many take annual leave for a change of pace, to go and visit fresh locations or return to an old favourite so as to recharge the batteries. We need the time for recreation even if it is...