This newsletter from the Weaver Group of Churches covers November 2026 services at Alton, Bradley, Ellastone, Stanton, Mayfield, and Farley. It includes a reflection on finding God in a hospital car park, a list of parish events such as a pet service, bingo, coffee morning, and Christmas concert, plus contact details for clergy and church officers.
This is the November 2026 newsletter for St Peter's Church in Alton and St Leonard's Church in Bradley le Moors, part of the Weaver Group of Churches. It is intended for parishioners and visitors who want to know about upcoming services and community events.
The newsletter lists Sunday services for each week of November 2026, including All Saints, Remembrance, the Sunday before Advent, Christ the King, and the first Sunday of Advent. Services include Holy Communion, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and a Pets Service. Locations include Alton, Bradley, Ellastone, Stanton, Mayfield, and Farley.
A section titled 'Events in Our Parish in November' details weekday activities such as Open the Book with the school, Crafty Cuppa Cafe, Life Worth Living, Standing Committee, Bingo, Confirmation, Sip and Paint, Alton and Bradley PCC, Coffee Morning, and Bellringing Practice. Most events take place at St Peter's Church or Alton Village Hall.
The newsletter includes a reflection titled 'How to find God in the hospital car park' by Rev Preb Brian Leathers. It uses Psalm 121 to discuss prayer in everyday situations, such as waiting for a parking space at a hospital, and encourages readers to find God in ordinary moments.
Additional notices promote a Christmas Concert on 13 December featuring Alton Handbell Ringers and singers from The Musical Root Music School, with donations going to Dougie Mac and Midlands Air Ambulance. There is also information about the Crafty Cuppa Group, easyfundraising for St Peter's Church, and a Just Giving QR code.
The newsletter concludes with a 'Who's Who' section listing clergy, churchwardens, organist, ringing master, treasurer, and school contact details for St Peter's and St Leonard's. It also provides the church website and Facebook page URLs.