MUA News – Page 38 – Midland Unitarian Association

MUA launches Fairtrade campaign

9 March 201430 October 2010 by Admin

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

9 March 20149 October 2010 by Admin

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

Kidderminster Unitarians enjoy visit to Quarry Bank Museum & Norcliffe Chapel, Styal

9 March 201425 August 2010 by Admin

Kidderminster Unitarians invited neighbouring congregations to join them for their mid-week Summer Outing on 25th August. The occasion was a great success with no fewer than 32 Unitarians and friends from ten congregations and five Districts participating.

Warwick Unitarians celebrate 375 years of witness

9 March 20148 August 2010 by Admin

Two joyous Unitarian occasions in one weekend! Warwick Chapel was filled with Unitarians from all over the Midlands and beyond, to celebrate 375 years of Unitarian witness in Warwick.

The Wedding of Kath Riley and Peter Forder

9 March 20147 August 2010 by Admin

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!

9 March 201418 July 2010 by Admin

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.

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