Easter Vestries: … Winchcombe: … The curate, the Rev. J. Pinsent, was leaving on April 21st. the speaker [the Rev. F. M. Wickham) said he would not deny that he had made some alterations in the church services, the only one of moment being a choral Communion instead of Matins once a month and on great festivals. He wished to come to a fair and open agreement on the matter, to live and let live, if possible, without any compromise of principle on questions which it was ultimately his duty and responsibility to decide. Rev. J. Pinsent was heartily thanked for his work as curate, and in reply he said he was sorry that owing to his health he had to leave Winchcombe, and he wished to thank everybody for the kindness he had received. The reverend gentleman intimated that he was prepared to give a contribution towards the expense of the extra Sunday duty, whilst he was laid up. …
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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925