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"The establishment of the Church in Cottingley in 1974 was seen as a 'frontier ministry' by the clergy and members of the South Leeds Methodist Circuit, the United Reformed Church South Leeds Team Ministry and the Beeston Parish Church. The three denominations financed a part-time ministry by a United Reformed Church minister until the Church and Community Centre was built in 1981. This church building, at the entrance to the estate, was seen as a visible sign of the concern of the Church for the people of Cottingley. This concern was appreciated and the first ministers of each denomination in turn became the 'vicar' to the residents whether they had religious belief or not. The task of ministering to the estate continues. The Church must keep faith with the people of Cottingley. Maintaining worship and appointing an ordained minister to support them will be clear demonstrations of our intention to keep faith, and of our understanding of the importance the people attach to the presence and availability of a religious leader in their midst." (as quoted from 'Central Conviction' in the original application for ministry)
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