On Thursday 25 th June, Karen Downard from Tearfund will be visiting us. After a Brings&Share supper (6:30 pm), she will tell us something of the work of Tearfund, and how we can be more involved. More about Tearfund below. We aim to help the people in the world who are in the greatest need,...
Stafford’s new deputy Mayor Congratulations to Lynn Bakker-Collier who has been elected to be the deputy Mayor for Stafford Borough. This was formalised at the meeting held on Saturday16th May and a civic service that followed in St Mary’s Church, Stafford. Lynn has been part of our Benefice of churches for many years. We pray...
Christ Church Magazine – June 2015 Which is more important: our human rights or our human responsibilities? It’s a tricky call, for if we press too hard for our rights then cave into selfish desires or simply do not care for others. Jesus’ example and teaching enable us to do both. Many are familiar with...
It is often said that success breeds success. There is an element of truth to this in that we like to be part of something that is flourishing. Just think of your social life or sporting activity. At face value it looks lie this is the case in the Church of England. It has a...
A silent procession of the combined congregations of Stone Churches walked between St Michael's and Christ ChurchChurch to remember the ultimate sacrifice of Christ's death on the cross this Good Friday. [caption id="attachment_3008" align="aligncenter" width="785"] Walk of witness, Stone High Street[/caption] Prayers, hymns and readings were shared at both churches, and in the Market Square...
