Your Favourite Carol

Derek Bernstone's creative writing skills are on display again in this year's 2020-21 SOS programme. As usual, food is a key element in their monthly events. As well as their famous Easter breakfast, intriguing titles include, Never too early for Turkey, Cards and cakes, A bowl of Pizza, Safari on the streets of Stone, Pilgrims of fast food, Fundraiser with chips and Last Christmas meal...

As the period of Lent begins next Wednesday, February 26th, Richard shares some thoughts on the subject... " Traditionally, this season of fasting is seen as a time to give things up...Lent, a proper fast, I think, is about doing — taking something up to aid the spiritual dimension. This can be a host of things, from the obviously religious like Bible study and prayer through to a decision...

For Lent this year, we shall be supporting Christian Aid. 'Count your Blessings 2020' booklets are in the display cabinet in the Welcome Space if you would like to give one to a friend or another family.Each week there is a mixture of daily reflections, prayers, opportunities to act, and occasionally also to give a donation. At the end of Lent, you will be able to send your donations...