Bro Trevor Langrish

Congratulations to our treasurer, Bro Trevor Langrish, who has received an invitation to attend the Queen’s Garden Party in recognition of his work for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The Garden Party to be held at Buckingham Palace on 13th July in the presence of HM The Queen, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh and their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Trevor has given almost 27 years’ service to the scheme as a volunteer. All good wishes to him for an enjoyable day.

12th July - St Margaret's, Binsey

The chapter met for Guild Office in the small and historic parish church of St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey. Close to the famous Treacle Well (healing well), this was a beautiful setting for our office on a summer's evening. The church has no electricity and so the office was sung by candle light. Revd Tony Knox officiated and preached. Afterwards we enjoyed a drink at the Perch public house close to the river Isis.

Present: Fr Tony Knox, Bros Trevor Langrish, Ben Heffer, Jim Curtis, Bruce Armour, Sr Susan Greenaway, Mrs Armour and Mrs Marie Cosby.

Apologies: Bro Sid Cox, Fr Jason Nicolle, Fr Russell Dewhurst.

GSS Statement on Women Priests

In the latest issue of The Server there is a statement of the official position of the GSS on women priests.

Some of the members of this chapter who accept the ministry of women in the church feel uncomfortable about remaining part of the GSS given the current position. This is unfortunate as we are a small chapter and we would not want nor can we afford to lose active members from our fellowship.

What is your view? It would be helpful to understand the feelings of the wider membership on this issue. Please pray about this and post your comments here.

Bro John Stack

It is with much sadness that we record the death of John Stack. John was our longest serving chapter member, indeed with Fr Janes of St Barnabas he helped restart the chapter after the war. He was chapter organist for many years and after retiring that position continued to attend meetings regularly. He was a faithful servant of the sanctuary. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for his family at this time. + May he rest in peace and rise in glory.