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St. John the Baptist - Giving to Charity

for 65 days
St. John the Baptist Church, Stowe by Chartley, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Station Road Stowe by Chartley Stafford, ST18 0LD, United Kingdom

The Carol service collection of £100 has been sent to The Oak Tree Project. The Carol Singing and Hamper at The Cock raised £410.49, and this has been sent to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Those people who leave groceries in The House of Bread box in Church please be assured that your generous donations are transported to and are greatly appreciated by The House of Bread organisation.

SERVICES AT St. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, STOWE BY CHARTLEY.

Sunday 15 February 2026 at for 1 hour
St. John the Baptist Church, Stowe by Chartley, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Station Road Stowe by Chartley Stafford, ST18 0LD, United Kingdom

OUR NEXT SERVICE IS:
15th February Breakfast Service at 9-30am, in Hixon Guide Hall, led by Rose Rae.

OUR OTHER SERVICES:
18th February Praise Together Holy Communion for Ash Wednesday, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie.
22nd February Holy Communion at 11-15am, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie.

For services in other churches please click on "Church Services Across Mid-Trent Team" to see our service rotas.
We try to make our church services as friendly as possible. Please don’t worry about getting things ‘wrong’. Even if they notice, people won’t mind. At Communion services, everyone is equally welcome, whether you feel able to share the bread and wine or prefer just to stay seated for a time of quiet. Finally, we are interested in you, not what you are wearing - but note that in the winter it can be difficult to heat our church so you may need to wrap up warm!

Lent is a special time in the Christian Year when people get ready for Easter.

for 46 days, 2 hours

Lent is a special time in the Christian Year when people get ready for Easter. It lasts for 40 days - not counting Sundays - and begins on Ash Wednesday, the 18th February. This season reminds Christians of the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, praying and preparing for his ministry.
During Lent, many people choose to give up something they enjoy, like sweets or screen time. Perhaps they try to do something kind, such as helping others. Some people read the Bible more, join church activities, or give to charity as a way of showing love and care. This is because Lent is a season of reflection, self‑discipline, and learning to be more like Jesus.
Lent is a time to think about how we can grow to be more like the people God made us to be. Just as spring brings new life to the world, Lent helps Christians prepare for the joy of Easter - the celebration of Jesus rising again and bringing forgiveness and new beginnings to us.
Lent can feel serious, but it is full of hope. Lent reminds us that everyone can make a fresh start, and that acts of kindness and thoughtfulness can make a big difference. By the time Easter arrives, we can be ready to celebrate the new life and love that Jesus brings.

This Lent, Journey With Us Through The Book Of Acts Each Wednesday At 7-30pm Starting February 25th

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not start until
3 Old School Close, Weston., ST18 0HF

This Lent, journey with us through the Book of Acts and reflect on the attitudes and acts of the disciples that can encourage us to be bringers of hope through Holy Spirit-led attitudes and actions in our own age.
Each Wednesday, 7-30pm at 3 Old School Close, Weston, ST18 0HF.
Starting on 25th February then throughout Lent to the 25th March.
The course book costs £6-99 and is available from this link: https://shop.embraceme.org/all-lent-easter/lent-study-guide-2026-edition
If you have difficulty ordering this, or are not on the internet, please contact the Rev'd Vivienne on 01889 - 271046 who will order it for you.

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