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Writing Worship Material: MUA of Lay Preachers & Worship Leaders Spring Training Day

24 January 201416 March 2013 by Admin

Nine of us gathered at Unitarian New Meeting Church, Birmingham, to learn how to and to experience writing our own prayers. The workshop was led by Rev. Andrew Hill, who guided us through the whole process. By the end of the day, all of us had produced a 140-character ‘Tweet prayer’, some opening words, some … Read more

Rev. Sue Woolley’s Service of Welcome and Induction

24 January 20142 March 2013 by Admin

Over 80 people from the Midlands and further afield, including the Mayor of Banbury, gathered at Banbury Town Hall on Saturday 2nd March, to participate in a joyous service of Welcome and Induction for Rev. Sue Woolley. The service was led by Rev. Alex Bradley, with Rev. Peter Hewis doing the charge to the minister … Read more

MUA Annual Lunch at Kingswood

9 March 20143 November 2012 by Admin

This enjoyable Unitarian occasion took place at Kingswood Meeting House on Saturday 3rd November 2012. 34 Unitarians from 13 MUA congregations assembled to hear the Convenor of the General Assembly’s Executive Committee, Rev. Martin Whitell, speak about the EC and answer questions, before adjourning to the schoolroom for a delicious lunch.

Paths to Inner Peace Taster Workshop at Kingswood

9 March 201420 October 2012 by Admin

Twelve people from seven congregations round the Midlands attended the Autumn Training Day. This time it was slightly different, less of a training day and more of a taster workshop for different spiritual practices. It was led by Rev. Sue Woolley, District Minister, and Rev. Gillian Peel, minister of Rochdale Unitarians.

Coventry Congregation celebrate 350 years of witness and 75 years in their Church

9 March 201422 July 2012 by Admin

The Great Meeting House Unitarian Church was filled to capacity on the afternoon of 22nd July, when Unitarians from all over the Midlands, members of organisations who use the building, and the Lord Mayor of Coventry joined the congregation to celebrate the 350th year of the congregation’s life, and its’ 75th year in the church on Holyhead Road.

Barbara and Ken Russell celebrate their Diamond Wedding

9 March 201415 July 2012 by Admin

On Sunday 15th July, a large group of family and friends gathered at Old Meeting House Dudley to celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Barbara and Ken Russell.

District Facilitator added to GA Roll of Ministers

9 March 201411 July 2012 by Admin

Sue Woolley, our District Facilitator, has been added to the GA Roll of Ministers with probationary status. She is currently minister of the Banbury Unitarian Fellowship, in addition to her District role.

Just War Debate at Kidderminster New Meeting House

25 June 201410 July 2012 by Admin

24 people gathered at Kidderminster New Meeting House to hear, and vote on, a debate about the question “Can there ever be a just war?” Sandy Ellis (MUA Treasurer) opened the debate for the motion, His two main arguments were that the leader of any nation has a moral duty to defend its citizens, and … Read more

2012 Asparagus Lunch at Oat Street Chapel, Evesham

9 March 20149 May 2012 by Admin

The Annual Asparagus Lunch and Service of Worship, organised by the Warwickshire & Neighbouring Counties Monthly Meeting of Protestant Dissenting Ministers, took place at Oat Street Chapel on 9th May. 40 Unitarians from across the Midlands came together for this joyous occasion. After meeting for refeshments in the Gatehouse, we proceeded to the Chapel, where … Read more

2012 MUA AGM at Warwick

9 March 201431 March 2012 by Admin

39 Unitarians from 15 of our 19 congregations gathered on a beautiful Spring day at Warwick Unitarian Chapel, for our 146th AGM. After a brisk and uneventful business meeting, chaired most efficiently by President Mrs. Bronwen Taylor, we enjoyed a sumptuous bring-and-share lunch, courtesy of the good folk of Warwick and each other. As we … Read more