Category Archives: Church

Vicar’s Letter February 2019

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Stephen

Calling all Brides and Grooms! With Valentine’s Day this month, may I encourage YOU to consider getting married at All Saints’ or St Margaret’s. In previous generations most people got married in church but now weddings take place almost anywhere!  … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter Christmas 2018

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Stephen

Dear Friends, In church we very often address God as: “Almighty God” out of reverence and respect.  But is that the only and best way to think of God?  … Almighty?  As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and the birth … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter November 2018

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Stephen

As I’m sure you know, Remembrance Sunday this year is extra significant because of it being the centenary of the end of the First World War. Mercifully the guns fell silent at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter October 2018

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Stephen

On Sunday 7th October we will be celebrating Harvest Festival and many of us think of tins of beans and packets of cereal and the wonderful display of produce: cauliflowers, ripe tomatoes, stripy marrows and the rest – not forgetting … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter November 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Stephen

One of the privileges of my work is meeting some amazing people – amazing not because they are celebrities or high profile people – but amazing because of what they are doing and how they are coping in the face … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter August/September 2017

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Stephen

I’ve just started watching the BBC Drama called “Broken” – a friend thought I’d like it. It is about a Catholic priest trying to care for his flock – emphasis on “trying”! Life in Father Michael’s parish is very tough … Continue reading →

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Part-time Job in All Saints’ Church Vicarage Office

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Stephen

All Saints’ Madeley – Parish Secretary Advert – Is God calling YOU? – Are you good on the computer and with admin? – Can you work well in a team? Then … All Saints’ is looking to employ a new … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter September 2016

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Stephen

Dear Friends, “We human beings don’t realise how great God is. He has given us an extraordinary brain and a sensitive and loving heart. He has blessed us with two lips to talk and express our feelings, two eyes with … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter July/August 2016

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Stephen

By the time this magazine is published the result of the referendum will be known and there will be tension and uncertainty whatever the outcome. The question that someone asked me recently was: “How does you faith influence the way … Continue reading →

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Vicar’s Letter June 2016

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Stephen

On Sunday 12th June at Madeley Church, we will be joining in the celebrations to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth.  Whatever your views about the monarchy, Queen Elizabeth has had a remarkable life.  She has been a very … Continue reading →

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