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Parkinson's Disease Society Christmas Service

We were delighted to host the Christmas service for the Parkinson's Disease Society, who are regular users of the Heaviside Hall, on Thursday 26th November. Over 50 people attended, and the service was led by Mrs. Sue Woolley, District Facilitator of the Midland Unitarian Association. Her theme was that the message of Jesus - love your neighbour as yourself, and don't forget to love yourself - was relevant all the year round, not just at Christmas, the season of goodwill. Carols were sung with gusto, ably accompanied by the pianist from the Welsh Church, Margot.

After the service, the company adjourned to the Heaviside Hall, to be served with hot pork batches. A good start to Christmas!

Midland Unitarian Association AGM held at The Great Meeting House Unitarian Church, Coventry.

38 members from 13 of our 18 congregations, plus two visitors (Mrs. Joyce Ashworth, President of the Unitarian General Assembly and Mrs. Lis Dyson-Jones, MUA link member on the GA's Executive Committee) came together on a beautiful Spring day at Coventry's Great Meeting House Unitarian Church.

The business part of the meeting went very smoothly, and then we came to item 19 on the Agenda, choosing a new name for the Midland Union of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches. After a spirited debate (see above), we decided on Midland Unitarian Association.

After a congenial lunch and a short service led by our new President, the Rev. Peter Hewis, who took the life of famous conductor and Unitarian Sir Adrian Boult as his theme, we enjoyed a stimulating and interesting talk by Rev. John Harley, the General Assembly's Youth Coordinator. He was full of good ideas for involving children and young people in worship and other activities in our churches and chapels, and those present made good contributions too. John emphasised the need to have at least one adult present who has been CRB checked, and that it was better to have adults working in pairs. Keeping a log of activities was also recommended. He finished his talk by giving us some information about the GA's Chalice Award Scheme for children and young people. We all went home with a lot to think about, and inspired to be more inclusive to our younger members and attenders.

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Sunday 22nd July 3pm
A celebration of 350 and 75 years.Service conducted jointly by the Reverends Peter Godfrey and Peter Hewis.(Peter Godfrey was raised in Coventry and Peter Hewis has been a friend of the congregation since his ministry at nearby Hinckley.)
We hope that representatives of all the organisations using our promises will join in our celebration.
Our church started life when people left the Parish Church 350 years ago in 1662. The people refused to be bound by the Act of Uniformity and earned the name of Dissenters. Eventually they built a church in Smithford Street which is now part of the shopping precinct but seventy five years ago in 1937 they had the vision to move away and built the present church on Holyhead Road.

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Home Page Unitarian Beliefs Services News & Events Our History Facilities & Activities How to Contact Us How To Find Us Links "Excellence is to do common things in an uncommon way." Booker T. Washington PAGE VIEWS: 620		coventry unitarians news Parkinson's Disease Society Christmas Service We were delighted to host the Christmas service for the Parkinson's Disease Society, who are regular users of the Heaviside Hall, on Thursday 26th November. Over 50 people attended, and the service was led by Mrs. Sue Woolley, District Facilitator of the Midland Unitarian Association. Her theme was that the message of Jesus - love your neighbour as yourself, and don't forget to love yourself - was relevant all the year round, not just at Christmas, the season of goodwill. Carols were sung with gusto, ably accompanied by the pianist from the Welsh Church, Margot. After the service, the company adjourned to the Heaviside Hall, to be served with hot pork batches. A good start to Christmas! Midland Unitarian Association AGM held at The Great Meeting House Unitarian Church, Coventry. 38 members from 13 of our 18 congregations, plus two visitors (Mrs. Joyce Ashworth, President of the Unitarian General Assembly and Mrs. Lis Dyson-Jones, MUA link member on the GA's Executive Committee) came together on a beautiful Spring day at Coventry's Great Meeting House Unitarian Church. The business part of the meeting went very smoothly, and then we came to item 19 on the Agenda, choosing a new name for the Midland Union of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches. After a spirited debate (see above), we decided on Midland Unitarian Association. After a congenial lunch and a short service led by our new President, the Rev. Peter Hewis, who took the life of famous conductor and Unitarian Sir Adrian Boult as his theme, we enjoyed a stimulating and interesting talk by Rev. John Harley, the General Assembly's Youth Coordinator. He was full of good ideas for involving children and young people in worship and other activities in our churches and chapels, and those present made good contributions too. John emphasised the need to have at least one adult present who has been CRB checked, and that it was better to have adults working in pairs. Keeping a log of activities was also recommended. He finished his talk by giving us some information about the GA's Chalice Award Scheme for children and young people. We all went home with a lot to think about, and inspired to be more inclusive to our younger members and attenders. Archived News » coventry unitarians events Sunday 22nd July 3pm A celebration of 350 and 75 years.Service conducted jointly by the Reverends Peter Godfrey and Peter Hewis.(Peter Godfrey was raised in Coventry and Peter Hewis has been a friend of the congregation since his ministry at nearby Hinckley.) We hope that representatives of all the organisations using our promises will join in our celebration. Our church started life when people left the Parish Church 350 years ago in 1662. The people refused to be bound by the Act of Uniformity and earned the name of Dissenters. Eventually they built a church in Smithford Street which is now part of the shopping precinct but seventy five years ago in 1937 they had the vision to move away and built the present church on Holyhead Road.