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St Edmund's Parish Church
Roundhay, Leeds, England

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Articles - Miscellaneous

Have you seen this person in St Edmund's?

According to the Ship of Fools website (www.ship-of-fools.com/) there is 'an intrepid team of Mystery Worshippers travelling incognito in the British aisles and beyond, reporting on the comfort of the pews, the warmth of the welcome, the length of the sermon … The only clue that they have been there at all is the Mystery Worshipper calling card, dropped discreetly into the collection plate.'

The reports make interesting reading. Here is a selection of comments made on some local churches to give you a flavour of the reports.

Did anything distract you?

'… one of the ministers was bored to death, and showed it. Also, there was the most hellish clash on one of the choristers' hoods - scarlet, light green and dark green.' Beverley Minster

There was also a man in charge of the dimmer switch who had an irresistible urge to play with it.' St George's

What books did the congregation use during the service?

'..and Hymns Ancient and More Ancient (er … I mean Modern … sorry).' St Michael's, Headingley

'Sunday Observer, Telegraph on Sunday, Mail on Sunday and a printed sheet with the words of songs on it.' Wharfedale Vineyard, David Lloyd Centre

Are we ready for the Mystery Worshipper?

Brian Livesey

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