MUA Lunch at Kingswood addressed by GA Chief Officer

34 people from eleven MUA congregations gathered on a beautiful Autumn morning at Kingswood Meeting House, to attend the MUA Annual Lunch. Our guest speaker this year was the General Assembly’s Chief Officer, Mr. Derek McAuley. Following some short devotions led by resident minister Rev. Ant Howe, Derek spoke to the assembled for about 45 minutes.

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MUA launches Fairtrade campaign

Following a workshop on Faith in Action, Mrs. Sue Woolley used the occasion of the MUA Annual Lunch (see below) to launch a campaign to persuade all MUA congregations to offer only Fairtraded refreshments during their coffee hours. She challenged them to do this by 1st January 2011, as a New Year’s resolution.

Challenging Faith in Action Workshop at Kingswood

Eleven delegates from seven MUA congregations gathered at Kingswood to attend a challenging and fascinating workshop on Faith in Action: Social Responsibility, led by Karen Hanley, Chair of the GA’s Faith & Public Issues Commission. After explaining about the Commission’s work – they are not only responsible for social justice /responsibility issues, but also for … Read more

The Wedding of Kath Riley and Peter Forder

The chapel at Oat Street Evesham was filled with family and Unitarian and other friends to witness the joining in marriage of Kath Riley, member at Evesham and Lay Pastor student at Unitarian College Manchester, and Peter Forder, chairman of Evesham Unitarians. Evesham’s minister, Rev. Don Phillips officiated, and Humphrey Bright was at the organ. … Read more

Worship Studies Course Foundation Step a Success!

Twelve delegates from all parts of England from Sheffield to Somerset gathered together on a journey through a feature-packed course, set in the tranquil surroundings of Kingswood Meeting House. The course was delivered over three manageable Saturdays during May, June and July.

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Mrs. Madge Bowen has passed away

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

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!

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MUA AGM at Birmingham

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.

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