They were actively involved in the parish life.
The Maitland family held the manor for much of the 19th century, and dominated parish life.
Between 2006- 2010 he taught in Moscow and undertook field work on parish life.
Social differences and other divisions cease to be valid parish life.
Pressed for examples, he mentioned vocations to the priesthood, parish life and teaching church doctrine to young people.
He figured he would have to find a ministry outside of parish life.
It was good to see those there voicing their opinions strongly about various aspects of parish life.
"People are very strongly supportive of their own parish life, but contributions to national collections have dipped."
The Churchwarden's Accounts are preserved from 1638 and explain the economics of parish life in other days.
The Parish Hall which has been such a hub of parish life stands on one of them.