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 News
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.
Alternative Worship Training Day at Coventry goes well
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
MUA Publicity Workshop
A highly successful Publicity Workshop was held at Birmingham New Meeting on Saturday 20th June. It was well supported, with 24 members attending from 13 MUA Congregations. The Workshop was led by Sue Woolley, the MUA District Facilitator, using a laptop and projector to give a very professional presentation using PowerPoint slides. Sue started the proceedings by inviting everyone to respond when meeting a stranger in a lift who spots the chalice badge and asks ‘What are Unitarians?” The day was then divided into four sessions. The two morning sessions were led by Sue: 1) Publicity using people and buildings and 2) Producing a Newsletter. The first dealt with how to help visitors find your chapel, and then ensuring that it is attractive and welcoming.