A Warm Tribute to Reverend Tina Gandhi
Friends,
As many of
you know, our Minister, Reverend Tina Gandhi, is retiring from her duties here
at Chowbent Unitarian Chapel and moving on to a new ministry and the challenges
that may bring.
During her
time with us, Tina has brought a renewed sense of warmth, openness, and
possibility — not only within the Chapel, but also in our primary school and
throughout the wider community. Her presence has encouraged kindness, lifted
spirits, and helped us rediscover the strength of our shared values.
She has
given us energy.
She has
encouraged us.
She has
given us hope.
Tina's
connection with Chowbent Primary School has been a great success, with kindness
competitions, a monthly magazine written and produced by the children and
staff.
The warm
spaces project for people to make new friends, enjoy shared company, and, oh
yes, the cooked breakfast.
Tina has not
only got all the projects underway, but has done so at no cost to the chapel by
applying for and securing grants to fund them.
We had some
interesting excursions to Elizabeth Gaskell's house and Cross Street Chapel.
On a
personal note, as Chair of the Trustees, I want to add my own thanks to those
already expressed.
Tina, your
time with us at Chowbent has been marked by a generosity of spirit that has
touched every corner of our Chapel life. You brought with you a calm
steadiness, a willingness to listen, and a genuine care for people — qualities
that have helped shape a more open, confident, and hopeful atmosphere among us.
I have
appreciated your support, your patience, and your readiness to work
collaboratively through whatever came our way.
And for all
of this, and much more, I and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
We offer a
message of love and respect to you, Tina, and please be aware that there will
always be a home at this Chapel for you.
So, on
behalf of the congregation and the Trustees, may we offer Reverend Tina our
deepest gratitude — and can I invite everyone to join with me in a warm and
heartfelt round of applause in recognition of her service and her lasting
impact on the life of this Chapel.
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