Your Letters

We always welcome the views and comments of our congregation so please send us your letters to us at letters@fairfordleyschurch.org.uk

On behalf of the Ryan family I would like to say a big thank you for the excellent service you conducted for Angela on Thursday at The Chiltern Crematorium. Everyone attending commented how wonderful the service was and how you made it so relevant to Angela's life and the love that she had for her family and friends. Angela's husband Bill has especially asked me to pass on his gratitude for the way in which you made such a difficult day to get through just that little bit easier. Had I not been present at the meeting on the Sunday before the funeral, I would have thought you had known Angela for sometime and the way in which you described Angela's life could not have been any better even if you had known her. Once again thank you for Thursday and making such a sad occasion that little bit easier to cope with.
kind regards, K.H, January 2009

On behalf of all our family I would like to express our sincere thanks on the lovely service you conducted yesterday in memory of my dear mother Phyllis Goodman. We were all deeply touched that you captured all Phyllis's attributes so beautifully, you got her so right it will be a cherished celebration of her life for us.
Sybil, December 2008

We just wanted to thank you so much for a lovely ceremony on the 16th. Everyone remarked upon how relaxed and informal it was and how you encouraged the congregation to join in and feel welcome. We certainly enjoyed it ourselves and it set the tone for the rest of the day. The flowers were absolutely beautiful, I couldn't have asked for better. The Church itself looked so lovely.
Mr & Mrs Jonathan and Lindsey Bourn , October 2006

I want to thank you for the wonderful service that you gave at my uncle Reg George's funeral. His passing has affected me greatly as I did not get the chance to visit him in hospital before he passed away. I know he would not have wanted us to be sad especially at this time of year and he would also have wanted us to carry on as normal for the children who were his world. Once again thank you for a wonderful service.
Alison Gill, December 2005

Just a brief note to say a big thank you for the lovely church service on our wedding day.  You did a really good job and we really appreciated it!
Jodie and Lee Minton, July 2005

I would like to thank Father Fred and all the people in the church that helped to make Nicola and Duncan's wedding a beautiful day to remember. The church and it surroundings are lovely. Rosie the photographer also said it was great to be able to take pictures of the wedding, during the service and signing of the registers. Thank you to all of you, it was a great day, one always to remember as they are the first two names in the register.
Marian Jarvis, July 2004

Here are some of the many comments we have received in our visitors book:

“Splendid building and facilities, imaginatively designed and used.”
Rev Neil Richardson, President of the Methodist Conference 2003-4

“It was wonderful to visit the place I’ve heard so much about.”
Mrs Judy Jarvis, Vice-President  of the Methodist Conference 2003-4

“A very uplifting service (Easter Day). God Bless you all.” 
B.C. Twickenham, Middlesex

“Wow! Very impressive”
J.G. Wells, Somerset

“An impressive, beautiful structure. Would  have loved to attend a service here.  To God be the glory!”
R.C. Melbourne, Australia

“A wonderful building - best wishes for a successful future.” 
Neil Coleman, Coldharbour Parish Counsellor

“Unique church and so peaceful.  May it grow from strength to strength.”
P.G. Fairford Leys

“A beautiful building. An excellent service! A summing up of the important things in life.”
H.S. Salisbury