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Preparations for James’ Coming of Age began some months earlier. James attended regular meetings where we discussed among other things, religious topics, other religions, the history of our denomination, we joined members of the Congregation to visit the Synagogue in Rathgar. A high point in the programme was a visit to the Nightingale Centre in Hucklow where James participated in Inter Weekend with about seventeen other young Unitarians from all parts of the U.K. James designed the Wayside Pulpit poster currently on display outside the Church. At the service on 15th James lit our chalice, selected and read the first reading, (see page 16) and most importantly read his own Credo. James was a lovely person to work with on the programme and we as a congregation are justifiably very proud of him. Our celebrations on 15th were enhanced by having the Christening of Beta and Alex’s daughter Stela plus the fact that Pam Molony was there for us to wish her a happy 90th Birthday!! Any of these events would merit a party so on Sunday we had three excellent reasons for celebration and we did so in great style in the Damer Hall. Our thanks is due to the Catering Crew – Well done all ! ! !! The Coming of Age Programme is for young people of about 13 years of age. If there are any parents whose children are coming to near this age and who would like them to participate in a future programme please let me know.
Rev Bridget Spain |