Top row - Bishop Roy Screech; The
Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop Roy sort through the questions; Audrey
receives a bouquet as our first Chair.
Lower row: Frank Field MP cuts our celebration cake; Jenny, Frank and
the Archbishop talk; general view of the Broken Rites audience; The Rev'd
John Marsh (Moderator Elect of the United reformed Church presents gift
to Broken Rites.); Irish visitors including Rev Ted Woods representing
Archbishop of Dublin; with the Rev. Hayden Foster representing Diocese of
Connor and the very Rev. Patrick Rooke, Dean of Amagh and two Broken Rites
reps.
We had a wonderful celebration
held at St. Columba's, Church of Scotland, Pont Street, London. In the
morning, we had the business meeting followed by a delicious buffet lunch.
The Archbishop of Canterbury and other guests and Church Representatives
joined us over lunch. Then Frank Field MP cut our cake and made a short
speech followed by a presentation to our first Chair.
After that, The Rev'd
John Marsh gave a short message and presented a gift to Broken Rites of a lantern. This
was received by Ruth, our non C of E Representative. We all enjoyed tea
and a piece of cake Then, the Archbishop spoke and answered
written questions. Finally, Bishop Roy closed the meeting with a blessing.
