News Stories for all Circuit ChurchesWellspring Pet Service
Although it was cloudy the congregation gathered on the carpark for the service. We sang familiar tunes to some new words written by Revd Nic, before sharing in some prayers and reflecting on how animals serve us and our role as God’s stewards here on earth. Each animal was also blessed in turn. There was a dog chorus in many of the hymns, which made for an interesting morning! The event was a great success and Rev Nic would like to thank everyone who supported this service. [From an article in Contact magazine by Rev Nic Langton-Miller] Celebrating Hugh Bourne at Cloud
Children and adults enjoyed listening to interesting information about the farming families who opened their homes to Hugh Bourne. Those families included the Dakin/Deakin family. We heard about one occasion when a funeral was held at Woodhouse Green Farm, so many people crowded into the farmhouse parlour that the floor collapsed and they all found themselves in the cellar! JPIT Response to the Cost of living Crisis
Changes are also being introduced by The Trussel Trust and others:
See the full briefing note.
Rev Nic Leads at Boys Brigade Commemoration
Boys' Brigade leaders from across the Liverpool Region gathered at All Saints Church to recognise the service of the adult volunteer community. The service was led by Boys' Brigade chaplains from across the Battalion and long service awards were presented by the Boys' Brigade Director of Operations, Natalie Whipday, and the North West District President, Alan McLoughlin. Many thanks to all the adult volunteer leaders. Bears for Refugees
The pattern was very easy, so when she got home the Trinity Stitch and Chat group decided to make them and sell them for contributions towards the support of Ukrainian refugees. Glenice Weston from the group then invented a smaller version of the bears for use as key rings. Many thanks to everyone who donated to our Congleton Teddy Bears and to the knitters who just kept on going! You all helped to raise a magnificent £500 for UNICEF’s appeal for Ukrainian orphans. We still have some cash to donate to our local Ukrainian charity. |
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