The Induction of the Revd Maz Allen into the Pastorate of the
United Reformed Church in Cheltenham took place on Sunday January 28th
2007. The service was held at St Andrews and was led by the
Moderator of the West Midlands Synod (Revd Elizabeth Welch).
Others taking part were the Revd John Johansen-Berg (Interim Moderator
for the URCiC), Revd Heather Whyte (President of the Gloucester District of
the URC) and the Revd. Stephen Wilkins of
At the start of the service the procession of the clergy
and district council members was led by Craig Boggon carrying a bible. The
music for the service was provided by the St Andrews Organist, Peter Meason,
and a group made up of musicians
from the URCiC and St Christopher’s.
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During the service there were statements from David Brown
(District), Brian Miles (Vacancy Committee) and Maz herself on how she came to
be called to
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A gift of a ‘Family Apple Tree’ (a tree with 3 types of apple growing on one rootstock) was presented by Ann Lewis, United Church Secretary, symbolizing the three churches growing as one. On a lighter note, Maz was also presented with a pack of 'three-in-one' dishwasher powder - hoping for a brilliant finish!
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The Church was full with members of the three
congregations, Maz’ friends and family, and a 50 strong contingent of
members of the congregation at
Bells Rung
for Maz’s Induction
A Quarter Peal was rung at St. Christopher’s, Warden Hill for the induction of Maz Allen on Sunday January 28th.
Details
1260 Doubles in 2 methods
1 - Reg Hitchings
2 - Mike Collett
3 - Isabel Hitchings (C)
4 - Owen Barraclough
5 - Nathaniel Hitchings
6 - Jeremy Hitchings
At our Bellringers’ AGM we agreed to ring
before all the morning services whether the service is at St. Christopher’s or
at the URC. At the moment we can do
this on the third Sunday but as several of the ringers also play instruments in
the music group it is not really feasible on the first Sunday when the service
is at the URC. We really need to
recruit some more ringers. Ringing
is probably more mathematical than musical.
You need to be
- at least 10 years old,
- at least 4 foot 6 inches (140 cm) tall,
- able to count to 6.