National Day of Reflection
Your House
23rd March 2021
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Next Tuesday will mark the anniversary of the first national lockdown. For many people it will be a significant anniversary. In Devon the death toll has topped the 1,000 mark. The restrictions that we have been living under have meant that many people have had to grieve without the comfort of friends and family around them. 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 and have produced some bespoke resources: https://churchsupporthub.org/national-day-of-reflection-2021/
You may wish to join others in observing a minute’s silence at 12 noon in remembrance of those who have died and the many who are mourning. Bishop Robert will be leading an act of reflection from the Cathedral beginning at 11.45am, which will be broadcast live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CofEDevon/live_videos/?ref=page_internal
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.
With my continued love and prayers,
Steph