NOTICE IS GIVEN that we are applying to the Consistory Court of the diocese for permission to carry out the following: Modifications to the north porch doors, restoring their original exit width. In accordance with drawing no. PR1117 APD 01revB by Graeme Renton architect, dated December 2019. Copies of the relevant plans and documents may be examined at the church's website:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/4513/news/ (If changes to a church are proposed, a copy of the petition and of any designs, plans, photographs and other documents that were submitted with it must be displayed in the church or at another place where they may be conveniently inspected by the public.) Petitioners: 1. ANDREW WICKENS, RECTOR 2. PAUL ADAMS, CHURCHWARDEN 3. SUSAN SAYER, CHURCHWARDEN Date 23/05/2020 If you wish to object to any of the works or proposals you should send a letter stating the grounds of your objection to The Diocesan Registrar at Lichfield Diocesan RegistryFBC Manby Bowdler LLP6-10 George Street Wolverhampton WV2 4DN so that your letter reaches the registrar not later than 22/06/2020. A letter of objection must include your name and address and state whether you live in the parish and/or your name is entered on the church electoral roll of the parish or any other basis on which you have an interest in the matter.
The Church continues to be alive and active, but our buildings must close We are seeing a huge increase in the number of people falling sick with COVID-19. We must distance ourselves from one another and prevent the spread of infection in order to save lives. Therefore, as well as public worship being suspended, Stoke Minster and all church buildings in the Church of England are now closed. Our worship of God and our care for each other continue but cannot be done safely from within the church building at this time.For details of ways we can join one another in prayer, study and community life and action see our website and facebook page. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength . . . Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” To protect the vulnerable amongst us, please do not leave your home except for essential trips.
Following the Government's guidance, advising against all non-essential meeting, all activity at Stoke Minster is for the time being suspended. This means that there will be no public worship until further notice.You can read a statement issued by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York here.If you know anyone who is vulnerable and needing support at home within Stoke & Fenton please get in touch.