The Chapel at Christmas |
Ainsworth
Presbyterian
(Unitarian) Chapel
Knowsley
Road, Ainsworth,
BOLTON, BL2 5QA
Services: 10.00am
1st and 3rd Sunday each month
(45 mins service)
To contact the Chapel, please e-mail the
Secretary on:
shirleyhorrocks@hotmail.com
Our very best wishes to everyone for the New Year and we hope
to see you at one of our future services.
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The
present building dates from 1715, and was enlarged in 1773,
it is one of the oldest buildings in the village, and a very
beautiful one, inside (with lovely box pews) and outside with
its gracious Queen Anne style. Listed Grade 2*
Charity no: 501049
Bury
Unitarian Church,
1
Bank Street, Bury BL9 0DN
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Our
chapel is open to all who wish to worship with an open mind
and a spirit of free inquiry. It has its roots in Liberal
Christianity.
Our worship is simple, includes praise to God, a celebration
of life and its wonders, and a sharing of
concerns and ideals for human life and its dignity. As well
as worship at 10.00am twice a month, on the first and third
Sunday, there are social activities throughout the year. We
welcome new members and visitors.
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Wedding |
Light streams into the Chapel
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Steve Horrocks with the Harvest
service
"market stall"
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LADIES’
SOCIAL GROUP
A delicious, festive, Christmas Lunch was enjoyed by about 35
members and guests. A happy, festive occasion and a big 'Thank
you' to Jean and all the ladies who helped on the day.
The next Tea will be at 4.30 pm Wednesday 3rd February in the
Schoolroom ( No Tea in January).
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HARRY TAYLOR
August, 2009, marked a significant milestone in the history of Bury
Unitarian Church, for it was then that Harry celebrated 20 years in
the post of organist; at a later date, he became organist at Ainsworth
as well. During his 20 years, Harry has played for regular and special
services, as well as on additional occasions, such as weddings and funerals;
he rarely accepts payment and hardly ever takes holidays, regarding
his services as his own special contribution to church-life.
As in many jobs, the duties of the church-organist extend beyond
Sunday mornings; Harry will spend a couple of hours, every Friday,
sorting out the music required for services, and Saturday mornings
find him practising hymns and incidental music for the following day.
Nor is that all; at both Bury and Ainsworth, Harry is involved in
all aspects of church-life: serving on committees; organising catering;
participating in social events; and liaising between the two churches,
when necessary. Harry works tirelessly for the benefit of both congregations.
A recent visitor to one of our churches enquired who Harry was. “Oh,
just the organist,” came the reply! And this is the man who,
only a few weeks ago, played for the better part of two hours, when
a bride was somewhat late for her wedding!
Harry: congratulations
on your achievement; we offer our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude
for all you do for us and our churches.
On
a cold but dry evening, about 70 people attended a warm and cheerful
'Carols by Candlelight' on Sunday 13 December.
Led by The Rev John Midgley, with Harry Taylor as organist, the
service included traditional carols and readings.
The festivities continued with Mulled wine, tea and mince pies
in the Schoolroom. The Chapel was specially floodlit for the occasion
and we thank everyone, including members of the Bury Unitarian
Church Choir, who contributed in any way to making this such a
successful evening.
Photo: Revs John & Celia Midgley with Dorothy Roberts
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