Rev. Dr. Megan Smith has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Stoke on Trent . Read about her wealth of experience and professionalism that she brings to her new appointment.

This week Rev. Noreen Russell reflects on baptism as a rite of passage as three families in the benefice seek baptism over the next month. In the bible Jesus sent his disciples out to teach and baptise and Noreen writes about the symbolism of baptism.