We invite everyone from our parish community to share in this special day of reflection. A bell will be tolled at 12 noon on Tuesday the 23rd March for one minute.
Today could be a day to connect with someone who is grieving. This might be in simple ways such as having a chat with them, sending a card, a message, or giving them some spring flowers. Bereavement support can be found here - https://www.ataloss.org/.
St Thomas' Church will be open from 12 noon to 4 pm, and from 6 pm to 7 pm, so that anyone who wishes to can spend some quiet time and light a candle in church.
Please feel free to to tie a yellow ribbon to our railings or gates as sign of your prayer and support for all who are bereaved. Wildflower seeds will be sown in the churchyard as a symbol of hope.
At 8 pm you may want to have a ‘share the light’ moment to safely light candles and lanterns in windows, and to say a short prayer. A video BSL prayer is shown below.
