A Service of Reconciliation
The anniversary date of William Seward’s martyrdom is 22nd October. Our Methodist friends in Badsey have agreed with me that we should make this date the occasion of an annual joint commemoration service. The Methodist minister in Evesham, the Reverend T R Hill, has declared himself to be in favour of such a project, though owing to a previous engagement he would not be able to take part personally on Oct 22 this year.
It would seem appropriate that the first commemoration should be a Service of Holy Communion using the holy Table which William Seward gave (but removing the modern frontal). The regulations recently issued by the Bishop would enable us to do this. Accordingly on Wednesday 22nd October, instead of the usual 10 am service, there will by Holy Communion, with hymns and participation by Methodist in the readings and intercession, at 7.30 pm.
I hope that many of you will come and share in this “service of reconciliation”, declaring our willingness to heal the breach, to make reparation for past wrongs and misunderstandings, and to give thanks in the communion of saints.
Your sincere friend and Vicar
PETER BRABY