Remembrance Sunday

The second Sunday in November is Remembrance Sunday and is when we remember those who served their monarch and country in times of war, including those who died as a result of war. A service in each Church commemorates the glorious dead, and we recommit ourselves never to forget the sacrifice that they made as we say ‘we will remember them’.

When the Last Long Trek is Over

When the last long trek is over,
And the last long trench filled in,
I’ll take a boat to Dover,
Away from all the din;
I’ll take a trip to Mendip,
I’ll see the Wilshire downs,
And all my soul I’ll then dip
In peace no trouble drowns.

Away from noise of battle,
Away from bombs and shells,
I’ll lie where browse the cattle,
Or pluck the purple bells.
I’ll lie among the heather,
And watch the distant plain,
Through all the summer weather,
Nor go to fight again.


Alec de CANDOLE
2/9/1918
RIP Arras, France 4/9/1918

On a personal note may I add that being unable to forgive is very harmful and psychologically damaging. Reconciliation between individuals as well as between nations is what God calls us to. It is not easy, but we try to forgve, as we know that God has forgiven us.

As we remember those who served King and Country, we remember those who are serving now, those war widows recently bereaved, orphans, and the wounded and scarred, mentally, physically or spiritually.

May God bless you, your friend and vicar
Adrian