Thought for the Month March 2025, by Rev. Ken Stokes
March marks the beginning of Spring, often seen as a time of hope. Yet for Christians it also brings with it the beginning of Lent … Read more
March marks the beginning of Spring, often seen as a time of hope. Yet for Christians it also brings with it the beginning of Lent … Read more
I am going to be honest with you, I hate February! Winter seems to be dragging its feet; the occasional signs of spring get drowned … Read more
As we enter the season of Christmas it is always good to remember the reason why we celebrate it. While it may be good to … Read more
There is always a balance to be held at times of remembrance – a balance between holding tight to precious memories and letting go in … Read more
Dear Friends, By the time you read this, I will have been one month into my new role of Mission Area Lead and Deputy Chair … Read more
The Methodist Church met in conference in Leeds this year, and some of us travelled across the Pennines to be present with Rev. Catharine Hughes … Read more
I wonder how many newsletters I’ve written over the last 25 years. I don’t think I’ll attempt to try and count! Moving always brings to … Read more
I begin with a confession: I have only been to one ordination service in my life – and that was last year, simply so I … Read more
When I was a child, growing up in the country, May was a time of exuberance – it felt as though the world was full … Read more
This year in March we travel through much of Lent, the whole of Holy Week and celebrate Easter Day all in one. How can we … Read more