That clause is in the Epping Ts and Cs. Several years ago, a major regular hirer wanted to toast an outgoing employee. We decided a celebratory glass is fine but we will not hire for parties or events where alcohol is a main element. My view is that our Quaker church has always existed within the cultural setting of the time. We have members of the meeting who enjoy a glass of wine. Christine Downes-Grainger Epping Booking Clerk On Sun, 10 Sept 2023 at 14:52, Clare Barnett <clare@barnettfamily.me.uk> wrote:
Hi all, We have a standard clause in our lettings policy, as I am sure many meetings do, saying no alcohol. We have had an enquiry from a group of clergy who wish to hold a gathering at the meeting house and as part of this hold communion. They wanted it know if it would be possible for them to use the communion wine in the ceremony. At business meeting today no one seemed to have any objections to this, but we said we would explore further what other meetings do. It feels like it is something which probably doesn't arise very often but I wondered if anyone had any thoughts or indeed any meetings have a letting policy which doesn't say that alcohol is prohibited? Kind Regards Clare Barnett Premises committee, Hartshill Local Meeting _______________________________________________ wardenship mailing list -- wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org