Author Archives: Stephen

About Stephen

Lay Chair of All Saints' Church Council and Treasurer. Retired Head of University Secretariat at Keele, Secretary of North Staffs Classical Association, Secretary of North Shropshire CLP, former Woore Parish Councillor & Vice-Chairman of Woore Neighbourhood Plan Team, now complete. Chairman of Sir John Offley's Almshouse Trust, Madeley.

Vicar’s Easter Letter, April 2023

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Stephen

As April begins we step almost immediately into Holy Week and begin the journey through Jesus’ last week until we reach the AGONY of the cross, the SILENCE of the tomb and DELIGHT of the resurrection. To aide us through … Continue reading →

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All Saints’ Church – Vacancy for Parish Secretary

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Stephen
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Vicar’s Letter March 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Stephen

By the end of the month it will officially be spring and the nature around us is starting to reflect that change. Trees budding, the first flowers making their collective presence known, recolouring the palette of our gardens. Lighter evenings, … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter February 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Stephen

I know it barely feels like Christmas and Epiphany is done with but get ready for another one of the big church seasons because Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on the 22nd February. Lent is the season when the church … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter December 2022

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Stephen

2022 is drawing to a close. And looking back over the last year it’s hard to take in all that has been happening in the life of our church and also the wider life of society. This time last year … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter November 2022

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Stephen

At the end of the month we will be entering that the church season of Advent. Advent is the season in which we traditionally wait… We wait… We wait for Christmas, but we also recognise that as God’s people we … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter October 2022 and Interview with Rev Dot

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Stephen

Thursday the 8th of September 2022 is a day many of us will never forget. The death of Queen Elizabeth II has stunned the nation. As I type, people are queuing in London, hoping to pay their respects at Westminster … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter September 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Stephen

September brings with it the beginning of a new academic year and a new season. A new season in the life of many of our young people as they change schools or leave home to go to university or start … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Additional Letter August 2022

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Stephen

Online only, no August Magazine As I write, the prime minister has stepped down. The process for the Conservative party to choose a new leader has begun. The candidates are making their speeches. Articulating why they should be the next … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter, July & August 2022

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Stephen

Three reasons to be happy: 1. The sun is shining. 2. At the time of writing Covid-19 numbers are going down. 3. School holidays are soon to begin. It’s all looking good! Three reasons to be apprehensive: 1. There are … Continue reading →

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