Category Archives: Church

Less than a month ago and just down the road in Betley, the beautifully restored Betley Court burnt down. Mercifully, no-one was hurt but it is a great tragedy to see such a lovingly restored Grade 2 18th Century Manor House … Continue reading →

At 54, my friend Dave has just taken a redundancy package from his work.  He has worked for the same firm since leaving college – over 30 years!  He told me that going into work on his final day was … Continue reading →

Sometimes people ask me: What’s a parish church? The answer is: One that serves ALL its residents regardless of background, creed or colour. All Saints’ remit is to be available as a place of worship and a community of believers … Continue reading →

Two years ago on Mothering Sunday my Mum died after 12 years of living with Dementia. Those twelve years saw her go from an independent and capable person to someone who literally needed everything doing for her. My dad died … Continue reading →

The heart of the Christian faith is God’s love and forgiveness.  We ALL make mistakes and we all need forgiveness which is precisely why God sent Jesus into the world. It is remarkably arrogant if we think that we have … Continue reading →

Under the Church Representation Rules a new Church Electoral Roll is being prepared. All persons who wish to have their names entered on the new Roll, whether their names are entered on the present Roll or not, are requested to … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →