A service to remember and reflect

When we welcomed in 2020 few people had any idea that the world would be brought to a standstill by a deadly pandemic. Then, one night in March, an ashen-faced Prime Minister appeared on our television screens warning us of the seriousness of the situation, saying that, unless we worked in essential services, we would need to stay in our homes for the foreseeable future.

This ushered in the most difficult time our nation has seen since the Second-World war. There has been so much sickness, sadness, and loss. To add to this for much of the time many people have not been able to attend funerals for their loved ones. These are important occasions that give space to remember the departed and to celebrate their lives.

Debbie Pindura, Seniors' Worker at Watnall Road Baptist Church, has arranged a special service to remember those who have been lost during this time and to reflect on the impact of the Pandemic.

This will be a community occasion, involving other churches in the town and welcome to people of all faiths and no faith.

It will be particularly relevant to those who have been bereaved during the Pandemic (but not just from COVID) who have been unable to attend a funeral or memorial service in person. However, will also be pertinent to anyone who wants to come and remember someone they have lost, no matter when they have died.

It will be a simple, reflective service with music, readings, prayers and an act of remembrance.

The service will take place at Watnall Road Baptist Church on Sunday 5th December at 4PM.