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The heart of the Community
Welcome. Everyone is encouraged to visit the Chapel regularly and make proper use of it. Its future depends on the community showing that it is still valued.

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Current Use
The Chapel of St Letus Salata ceased to exist as a place of worship in the early 1990s, after the remaining religious leaders stepped down and no replacements were appointed. The congregation were not formally disbanded, but were left without clergy, oversight, or any clear instruction about the future of the building.
In practice, what people found hardest to lose were the social aspects attached to the Chapel: the refreshments, seasonal events and regular company of others. These had become part of Chapel life in their own right.
The building remained unused and gradually deteriorated. Members of the former congregation eventually reopened it and resumed its ordinary use, retaining the familiar pattern of services, meetings and social gatherings, but without clergy, prayers, doctrine, or religious instruction.
East Thameside Council later sought possession of the premises, but was unsuccessful. The Chapel users established their right to remain by long term occupation (i.e. under 'squatter's rights' rules). East Thameside Council has since indicated that the congregation can continue to use it for as long as the Chapel can be shown to remain a community asset and conducts appropriate record keeping.
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Michael, who was reported missing during the Hide-and-Seek post-event head count, has since been seen outside a property in Wrinhale bringing the bins in.
It has now come to light that Michael is from Wrinhale and attended the event to obtain information about our application for a 5G mast; and he left before the final headcount to avoid being challenged. His absence was therefore unrelated to the effectiveness of his hiding place.
We spent two hours looking for him on the night, and I know several of you have organised search parties each night since he went missing. Had he advised somebody that he was leaving, this would not have been necessary.
This incident prompted the recent warning about spooks operating in the community. Members should remain mindful of questions concerning the mast application, even when asked during an otherwise ordinary Chapel activity.
For the avoidance of doubt, Michael did not win the hide and seek event. Leaving the Chapel grounds is outside the rules.
It has come to our attention that people acting on behalf of the Wrinhale Community Action Group have been snooping around the chapel and the local area, seeking information about our bid for a 5G mast.
Visits by these folk should not be mistaken for an improvement in relations between us and Wrinhale.
24 October 2026 | Flight NQC4368 | Aircraft 3C-LRJ
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Governance

Caretaker (& website)
Responsible for maintaining all aspects of the chapel on a 24/7 basis. You should direct all queries to me in the first instance. You will find me here too.

Chair of the Committee
We are grateful to Glyn (of Huffmorton Construction Ltd.) for his willingness to stand for Chair for another year. We are still looking for a deputy to help him out.

East Thameside Council Representative
One of three East Thameside councillors that have direct oversight over the Chapel. The other two haven't done anything to justify their photos adding to this page.
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