Tomorrow marks the start of the first lock down a year ago Holsworthy Benefice

Tomorrow marks the start of the first lock down a year ago Holsworthy Benefice

Tomorrow marks the start of the first lock down a year ago.  The Church of England, in partnership with Marie Curie, Hope UK, Care for the Family and a clutch of other charities, have organised a National Day of Reflection to acknowledge grief and loss during the pandemic.  The Bishop of Exeter will be leading prayers at 11.45am from the Cathedral.  This will be broadcast live on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CofEDevon/live_videos/?ref=page_internal .

In the Benefice we will be using the attached Act of Prayer at 7.30pm on Zoom and will then hold a minutes silence.   All are welcome.  Zoom details;

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This prayer has been written to mark the anniversary:

Gracious God, 

as we remember before you 

the thousands who have died, 

surround us and all who mourn 

with your strong compassion. 

Be gentle with us in our grief, 

protect us from despair, 

and give us grace to persevere 

and face the future with hope 

in Jesus Christ our risen Lord. 

Amen

Yours in Christ,

Mother Elizabeth