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Banbury Fellowship has a student minister!

From 1st January 2012, Sue Woolley is taking over leadership of the Banbury Unitarian Fellowship from Malcolm Sadler, who is taking a well-earned retirement. Sue is currently in her final year of ministry training. More details in the newsletter (see Newsletter page of the website).

Banbury Fellowship's 16th Anniversary

On Sunday October 31st, twelve members of the Unitarian faith met at Banbury Town Hall to celebrate the sixteenth anniversary of the founding of the Fellowship. Mr. Neville Kenyon, the President of the General Assembly of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches, who led the service, brought greetings from all the congregations of the Unitarian and Free Christian chapels and fellowships. We enjoyed the stirring hymns that were chosen by Neville, together with the beautiful music played by Elaine Nomura and a very good sermon, stressing the unique place that the Unitarian faith occupies in the beliefs of the nation.

After the service, a delicious cake that had been baked by Pam was shared amongst the congregation, while we met and talked to Neville and his wife Betty. The one sad part was that our Lay Leader, Malcolm Sadler, was unable to attend because of his accident, but we all wish him well, and hope that he will be back soon.

Don Booth

Banbury Fellowship's 15th Anniversary

On October 25th, we celebrated our 15th anniversary with a superb service led by Rev. Peter Hewis from Oxford, who took advantage of our using the pink hymnbook Let Us Sing to tell us of his connection with one of the most popular hymns in that book Love is a Circle. He actually brought with him an original printed copy of the original sheet music signed by the composer, Phyllis Hiller, from his years in the States. Amusingly enough, the song is the closing item in a musical work based upon the story of a young orphan elephant and his initial problems with his community. It certainly is not well known that a much-loved modern hymn started out as a song by a young elephant! It is the sort of story you couldn't make up!

The photograph below shows Rev. Peter Hewis with his copy of Love is a Circle and preparing to cut the Anniversary cake, which, as usual, was baked by Doris Worrall (2nd from right in the picture).

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Harvest Service (26/9/2010)

Our Harvest Service will be followed by a Pot-luck Lunch at the home of Don and Rosemary Booth.

Anniversary Service (31/10/2010)

Our Anniversary Service this year (on 31st October 2010) will be led by Mr. Neville Kenyon, President of the General Assembly of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches

Christmas Kaleidoscope Service (19/12/2010)

Please bring along a favourite poem, reading etc. To be followed by sherry and mince pies!

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» Home Page » Unitarian Beliefs » Services » History » Newsletter » News & Events » How to Contact Us » How To Find Us » Links "Excellence is to do common things in an uncommon way." Booker T. Washington PAGE VIEWS: 2178		banbury unitarians news Banbury Fellowship has a student minister! From 1st January 2012, Sue Woolley is taking over leadership of the Banbury Unitarian Fellowship from Malcolm Sadler, who is taking a well-earned retirement. Sue is currently in her final year of ministry training. More details in the newsletter (see Newsletter page of the website). Banbury Fellowship's 16th Anniversary On Sunday October 31st, twelve members of the Unitarian faith met at Banbury Town Hall to celebrate the sixteenth anniversary of the founding of the Fellowship. Mr. Neville Kenyon, the President of the General Assembly of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches, who led the service, brought greetings from all the congregations of the Unitarian and Free Christian chapels and fellowships. We enjoyed the stirring hymns that were chosen by Neville, together with the beautiful music played by Elaine Nomura and a very good sermon, stressing the unique place that the Unitarian faith occupies in the beliefs of the nation. After the service, a delicious cake that had been baked by Pam was shared amongst the congregation, while we met and talked to Neville and his wife Betty. The one sad part was that our Lay Leader, Malcolm Sadler, was unable to attend because of his accident, but we all wish him well, and hope that he will be back soon. Don Booth Banbury Fellowship's 15th Anniversary On October 25th, we celebrated our 15th anniversary with a superb service led by Rev. Peter Hewis from Oxford, who took advantage of our using the pink hymnbook Let Us Sing to tell us of his connection with one of the most popular hymns in that book Love is a Circle. He actually brought with him an original printed copy of the original sheet music signed by the composer, Phyllis Hiller, from his years in the States. Amusingly enough, the song is the closing item in a musical work based upon the story of a young orphan elephant and his initial problems with his community. It certainly is not well known that a much-loved modern hymn started out as a song by a young elephant! It is the sort of story you couldn't make up! The photograph below shows Rev. Peter Hewis with his copy of Love is a Circle and preparing to cut the Anniversary cake, which, as usual, was baked by Doris Worrall (2nd from right in the picture). banbury unitarians events Harvest Service (26/9/2010) Our Harvest Service will be followed by a Pot-luck Lunch at the home of Don and Rosemary Booth. Anniversary Service (31/10/2010) Our Anniversary Service this year (on 31st October 2010) will be led by Mr. Neville Kenyon, President of the General Assembly of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches Christmas Kaleidoscope Service (19/12/2010) Please bring along a favourite poem, reading etc. To be followed by sherry and mince pies!