Our Minister
From the Minister Danny Crosby
I can hardly believe it's been a year since I began my ministry with you wonderful folk. In that time we have got to know one another quite well, which was of course my initial intention.
There have been very few dull moments this last year. There are too many highlights to name individually. There has also been some sadness. We have lost several long term and much loved members and friends, while others have struggled with ill health. I have been moved very deeply by the way that you have been there for one another.
I bought my first car the very same week that I started my ministry with you, just having passed my test. I see many parallels between the development of my driving skills and my ministry. I had my first bump last November and no doubt there have been a few ministerial bumps along the way. That said, I believe I am far better equipped for the job today having had the experience of steering my way through the last 12 months. Theory is fine, but nothing beats practical experience. I have had a few personal bumps too, such as the development and break up of a relationship. I would like to thank everyone for the loving support you offered me during that time.
We have also put in place improved practical foundations within the congregations. We have new websites, vital tools for connecting to people in the 21st century. I have become a regular blogger, which will help us to connect to new people. We have a range of leaflets and posters placed around the congregations, the purpose of which is to articulate our message to the many people who use our premises. We also have made great strides in the organisation and development of junior church, which has pleased me greatly.
So what about the future? What we can do to build on what is already in place here? I now believe it is time to offer more than merely Sunday morning worship. This has already begun with the "Singing Meditation" at Altrincham, but more is required. Therefore, come the Autumn, I will finally be launching "The Charter for Compassion" discussion groups, but we need more though. Therefore, I am asking you to come forward with ideas. What could we offer our communities as a free religious faith?.
It has been a wonderful year, thank you everyone for sharing it with me. I am enjoying the gift of this moment, but am also looking forward to the future.
Love and Respect.
Rev Danny Crosby.
From the Minister Danny Crosby