“Fallen service men and women are mourned not only by those who knew them, but by the whole country. “This year, I am working with the UK Commission on Bereavement to consider, the impact that grief has on all of us, and to suggest ways that people could be better supported while they mourn the loss of people they love. Let us pray for them, and pray for those who loved them, past and present. “Today we remember those who lost their lives defending their country, in the two World Wars and in all conflicts since. Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, said: These services include at St John’s Church Kensal Green, where the Archdeacon of London preached. ![]() The ceremony at the Cenotaph was but one of countless services which took place across the Diocese of London this Sunday, which fell silent as churches and organisations held their own services of remembrance to honour the country’s war dead. The Bishop then led the congregation in a short service and blessing, which was closed by the sounding of the last post. There, following a volley fired by the First World War era guns of Royal Horse Artillery, they observed the two minutes of silence and laid wreaths of remembrance at the foot of the Cenotaph. The Bishop led the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, attended by HRH The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and The Princess Royal and other dignitaries, including the Prime Minister and representatives of the Armed Forces. Holy Communion during the period of mourning - traditional language. Holy Communion during the period of mourning. London paid tribute to the sacrifice made by those British and Commonwealth servicemen and women killed and injured in the two world wars and other, more recent conflicts. Prayers for Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. The Bishop of London led prayers of remembrance across the capital this weekend as the country marked Remembrance Sunday. Andy also suggests a Brian Wren hymn not in any of our hymnbooks and set to a new tune which can be found online.News Diocese of London falls silent for Remembrance Sunday At the end of the service the Roll of Honour was read. Andy offers all the prayers you need, a suggested Affirmation of Faith, a Communion rite and a range of hymns - with suggestions about alternate tunes. The peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. In the notes on the readings Andy suggests the saints were the ones who were subversive - the martyrs in Revelation undermined the Roman social order by their radical proclamation that Jesus is Lord - as do those Christians today who meet in secret for fear of the state. Andy offers an all age activity based on the idea friends and people we know - suggesting the saints are surround us like a great crowd of people we know, even if only vaguely. The text combines solemn remembrance with prayer for peace. ![]() Worship Notes for Sunday 29th October (PDF)Īndy has prepared notes to help us anticipate All Saints' Day which falls on Wednesday 1st November. This is in distinction to the UKs focus on 11th November (Remembrance Day).Worship Notes for Sunday 29th October (Word) Let us begin our prayer: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Worship Notes for Sunday 29th October were written by the Revd Andy Braunston Download Worship Notes
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