MUA News – Page 40 – Midland Unitarian Association

Mrs. Madge Bowen has passed away

9 March 201421 June 2010 by Admin

We are sad to announce that Mrs. Madge Bowen, Pulpit Secretary at Kidderminster New Meeting House, passed away very peacefully on 21st June, after a short illness. The funeral is on Friday 2nd July, at St. Mary’s C of E Church, Stone, Worcestershire, to be followed by a woodland burial for family only. There will … Read more

Ministers’ Meeting Asparagus Lunch at Evesham

9 March 201412 May 2010 by Admin

The annual Asparagus Lunch took place on Wednesday 12th May this year. Every year the Unitarian Ministers in the Midlands – along with some friends – gather at our chapel in Evesham. We have a service and then have a wonderful lunch which features (you’ve guessed it!) asparagus!

MUA AGM at Birmingham

9 March 201427 March 2010 by Admin

38 members from 13 of the MUA’s 18 congregations met at Unitarian New Meeting Church, Birmingham for the 144th Annual General Meeting, our first as the Midland Unitarian Association. Rev. Andy Pakula, minister at Newington Green & Islington, our link on the Executive Committee, and our Guest Speaker was also present. The business meeting was over in record time.

Alternative Worship Training Day at Coventry goes well

9 March 201413 February 2010 by Admin

17 delegates from nine congregations (including Leicester Unitarian Fellowship and Mansfield) attended a training day on Alternative Worship, led by Sue Woolley and Alison Thursfield. After some preliminary words about using ritual in ordinary services, and putting together completely alternative services, the delegates were split up into three groups, and given an occasion each to … Read more

Shrewsbury Congregation celebrate 90th Birthday of Joyce Griffiths, Organist

9 March 20143 January 2010 by Admin

On Sunday 3rd January 2010, a joyous occasion took place at Shrewsbury Unitarian Church, when a special service was held to celebrate the 90th birthday of their much loved and highly gifted organist, Mrs. Joyce Griffiths.

Funeral of Frank and Jean Hytch

9 March 20143 December 2009 by Admin

The funeral of Frank and Jean Hytch was held at Unitarian New Meeting Church, Birmingham on 3rd December 2009. It was led by Rev. Simon Ramsay, minister at UNM, and included the eulogy below, which was read out by Mr. Sandy Ellis, Treasurer of the MUA. Among the attenders were Rev. Peter Hewis, MUA President, … Read more

Frank and Jean Hytch, 1929 – 2009

9 March 20141 December 2009 by Admin

We are gathered here today to pay tribute and give thanks for the lives of Frank and Jean Hytch, loyal members of this congregation for more years than most of us remember.

MUA Annual Lunch an enjoyable occasion

9 March 201431 October 2009 by Admin

39 people from 13 MUA congregations met at Kingswood Meeting House for our Annual Lunch. This was a change of venue from our usual, and also a change of caterers. Jill Bowie and her staff did us proud – we had a choice of four main meals, three accompaniments and two sweets, all of which were delicious.

Training Day on Prayer & Meditation a great success

9 March 201410 October 2009 by Admin

13 of us from 7 congregations (including Leicester Unitarian Fellowship, whom we were pleased to welcome) gathered at Kingswood to learn about prayer and meditation from Rev. Ant Howe (Kingswood) and Rev. Sarah Tinker (Kensington). After some brief opening devotions, Sarah set the ball rolling by asking us to split into pairs and discuss what … Read more

Miss Janice Ashley: 1932 – 2009

9 March 201425 July 2009 by Admin

The Midland Unitarian Association is very sad to announce the death of a dear friend to many of us, Miss Janice Ashley. She died peacefully in her sleep following a battle with cancer on 20th July.