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...
The phrase ‘the word on the street is…’ tells us that there is a rumour, or piece of information, circulating. We might be surprised if people are saying we are pregnant, moved house or fallen out with a friend, when nothing of the sort has happened! We would want to put the truth across quickly...
In line with the continuing theme of ‘church services we attended whilst on holiday’, Helen and I recently attended a Sunday Morning Prayer Service at the McDougall United Church, Edmonton, Alberta. This was part of our regular two yearly trek to Canada to visit our daughter Vicky on Vancouver Island. Whilst visiting, we always try...
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...
Pupils, parents and staff from Christ Church Academy gathered at Christ Church Stone for their annual Harvest Service this month. Beginning with a welcome from the Head Boy and Head Girl, the pupils enjoyed a fun-filled service which included performances from the choir and several short dramas from Pursuit; the school’s Christian youth group. They...
