Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022
We mourn the loss of our Queen, as the nation and world mourns. Words cannot fully describe the loss to the Royal Family, our nation, commonwealth and the world.
The Queen demonstrated a life of unstinting duty and a firm Christian faith.
In her own words from her 2014 Christmas message - "For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A role model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance and healing. Christ's example has taught me to seek to respect and value all people of whatever faith or none."
We know you will join us in praying for the Royal Family at this difficult time
and offer these poignant words from John Donne if you would like to use them.
Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening into the house and gate of heaven,
to enter into that gate and dwell in that house,
where there shall be no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light;
no noise nor silence, but one equal music;
no fears nor hopes, but one equal possession;
no ends nor beginnings, but one equal eternity:
in the habitations of thy majesty and glory, world without end.
Amen.