On 31st October 2007 a covenant was signed in York Minster in the presence of Dr Sentamu, the Archbishop of York by representatives of the Anglican Diocese of York, the Yorkshire Synod of the United Reformed Church and some areas in Yorkshire, of the Methodist Church. This was to create a closer working together of the churches.

          Here is an extract of the Covenant. ‘We recognise that we have in common many similar responsibilities, joys and hopes and that we have much to offer and receive from each other in the rich   diversity of our gifts and traditions’.

          In the spirit of this covenant, we are holding a United Morning Worship with Communion at the United Reformed Church in Hungate at 10.30am on June 13th. A further service is to be held on 27th June at 10.00am at the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, with the three  congregations attending.

          It is hoped that there will be as many people as possible at these important and joyous occasions.

Anne Redfearn.