The members of Point in View Chapel, in Exmouth, Devon, have planted a small fruit orchard as part of their commitment to God’s creation and their own stewardship of the environment.

“Larger than life”, “passionate”, “gregarious”, “prophetic”, “infectiously funny” were some of the words used to describe the Revd Dr Michael Jagessar as he was bid farewell.

After 12 years of service at United Reformed Church House, Michael is leaving to take up a position with the Council for World Mission as its Mission Secretary for Europe.

The United Reformed Church (URC) at Greenbelt team is seeking 10 additional people to help run a variety of URC activities.

Greenbelt is a festival of arts, faith and activism and takes place at Boughton House, Kettering, from 28-31 August across 24 stages, galleries, installations and outdoor performances.

The URC, which has been an associate partner of Greenbelt since 2016, will give a free weekend ticket to those selected to volunteer.