The central heating boiler at Fradswell Church has sadly been decommissioned, leaving us without heat. To fix this, we have permission to install a new LPG boiler, but the cost is significant—£9,420.Thanks to the Staffordshire Historic Churches Trust, we’ve secured some funding, and we’re waiting to hear from The Lumley Trust and Lasletts Alms Charity. Thankfully, we can reclaim VAT through the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme—but we still need your help to make this happen!This is where our amazing parishioners and supporters come in. Every donation, big or small, will bring us closer to restoring warmth to our beautiful church. ❤️Please visit our JustGiving page by either using the QR code or visiting https://www.justgiving.com/fradswell-pcc to contribute. Your support means the world to us, and we’re incredibly grateful for your generosity.Thank you in advance! 🙏
What are you looking forward to this Christmas? Is it for the first sight of the Coca-Cola lorry on the TV? Does the idea of Christmas excite you or bring feelings of dread as you remember everything that needs to be done?I love Christmas, but I do worry about all the things I have to do. In the end I just do my best and hope that everything turns out right, and I have a joyful and peaceful Christmas. However, as a Christian I realise that the real meaning of Christmas is contained in four words, three of which we hear a lot of. These words are Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.The hope that Jesus gives us is just not simply the hope that things will perhaps turn out right. When Jesus was born it heralded a new age. The angel said to the shepherds at Jesus’s birth ‘I am bringing you good news of great joy for all people… On earth, peace among those whom He favours.’ Luke chapter 2, verses 10 to 14This hope is to be found even in dark places. If you cannot look forward to a happy family ‘Coca-Cola’ Christmas. Jesus is always there for you; with you and carrying you through them. With Jesus, you get not only peace from the constant expectation of happiness, but real peace knowing you are loved, unconditionally, whatever you have done or who you are. Real peace - resulting from such love - leads to genuine joy. I will once again be wearing my Christmas sweater all through December and enjoying watching my children and grandchildren opening their presents - but my hope, peace, joy and love is found with the baby in the manger. Happy Christmas to everyone.Blessings to all, Vivienne
This means that our ten churches continue with just one vicar, Rev'd Vivienne Starkie, one reader, Andy Cooper, and invaluable support from retired clergy, Methodist Circuit Ministers, our church wardens and lay officers.Please pray for them, that they receive the support necessary to carry what can be a very heavy burden.Thank you.
We warmly welcome dogs into our church services as cherished members of many of our families. However, we kindly remind all dog owners that their pets are their responsibility while on church premises. Please ensure that your dogs are well-behaved and remain under close control at all times.To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, please ensure that your dogs are up-to-date on vaccinations, and have received proper worm and flea treatments. This will help maintain a respectful and peaceful environment for everyone present, allowing us all to enjoy the service comfortably. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
