SIR — How enterprising is the development of the old chapel at Cotford St Luke as an all purpose building (Free Press August 12).
May I ask, however, if the spiritual needs of the community are being met?
The report informs us that the villagers of Cotford St Luke will soon be "raising their glasses" to the first purpose-built facilities — a pub, shop, function room and restaurant, and then in the final paragraph, "it would be unrealistic to expect the chapel to be used as a church again".
I simply ask the question: "Can a worship centre not be included in the multi-purpose building?"
Having served as a community development worker in some of our inner cities I have experienced the value of a place of worship being included, allowing God's influence to spread and address constructively the moral and social issues which arise in any community.
From experience I have witnessed that when God has been the foundation a community has a secure base from which to work.
It would be encouraging to read through your paper how the exciting new development is including the spiritual needs of society.
Monica Mallard,
Five Bells,