Sadly, this year, for reasons everyone knows, we are not able, or allowed to hold our much-loved Service of Remembrance here at Christchurch Parish Church. With numbers limited to 40 maximum, no singing allowed and no wind instruments, it would be a difficult circle to square.
HOWEVER
We Will Remember Them!
At 10.45am on Sunday 8th November
there will be a Community
Act of Remembrance
outside Christchurch.
Obviously, people will have to maintain social distance, but using the pavements, and the green opposite, we will have the opportunity to gather and remember the fallen.
We will read out the names of the fallen, have prayers for those who serve and their families, read the Kohima Epitaph, lay wreaths, and hear the last post and reveille played.
In the week preceding, the community are welcome to tie poppies or red ribbons on the Church Fencing as a personal tribute to the fallen of both World Wars and recent conflicts, remembering both military and civilian casualties.
Please join with the whole community in honouring their memory.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Our place in the Worldwide Church...
As Anglicans, our benefice lies within the Forest South Deanery in the Diocese of Gloucester, which is part of the wider Church of England. Our national church forms one of the many provinces in the global Anglican Communion, which stretches over 165 countries worldwide.
To find other Church of England parishes, visit A Church Near You, which lists every church in the Church of England and provides maps, contact details and additional information.
To find other Church of England parishes, visit A Church Near You, which lists every church in the Church of England and provides maps, contact details and additional information.
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Safeguarding
Our Churches take their duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. If you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or adult with vulnerability, the first person to speak to is a member of our safeguarding team. You can contact Andy or Pam via email: pamela-spooner@sky.com.
You can also read our Safeguarding Policy.
Information about safeguarding arrangements in the Diocese of Gloucester is available on the Diocesan website. This page includes contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
You can also read our Safeguarding Policy.
Information about safeguarding arrangements in the Diocese of Gloucester is available on the Diocesan website. This page includes contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
Contact UsIf you would like to find out more about the work of our benefice or have any questions, please contact:
Rev'd Capt. Tony Williams CA Tel - 01594 836751 Email - revtonyw@hotmail.com |
Find UsEach of our churches sits in a unique location within the beautiful Forest of Dean.
Christchurch - GL16 7NE St. Mary's, English Bicknor - GL16 7PG View Maps... |