We give thanks for the life of Queen Elizabeth II
Our churches were open over the period of National Mourning
and at both churches there was a book a Book of Condolence for people to sign.
We had a lot of people attained and show their respects
and in line with the national policy our Book of Condolence will close on Tuesday 20 September.
The Church of England has an online Book of Condolence and the opportunity to light a ‘virtual’ candle, they can be accessed here: https://www.churchofengland.org
Tears and Celebration – Katherine Jenkins
‘Tears and Celebration’ is a new hymn for the UK and Commonwealth, recorded following the death of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Written by @Andy Flannagan along with Sam Hargreaves, it is a song of remembrance, assurance and repentance, giving voice to the hearts and minds of people all over the world.
https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/latest/tributes-to-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii/tears-and-celebration/
A service of Commemoration & Thanksgiving – Sunday 18 September at 4pm – St Mary’s
We are holding a special service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for the life of Queen Elizabeth II this Sunday (18/09) at 4pm.
The Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II – come and watch it in church
The Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Monday 19 September from 10:30am: St Mary’s will be screening the Queen’s Funeral on our big screen in church for those who would like to watch the funeral in church and/or rather not be on their own.
We held a short service of prayer to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at St Mary’s Wistaston 9 September 2022 – you can view it on YouTube
Prayers you may wish to use in your own prayer time
Gracious God, we give thanks
for the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth,
for her faith and her dedication to duty.
Bless our nation as we mourn her death
and may her example continue to inspire us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
God of love,
We thank you for the life of The Queen,
for her service to our nation,
and for her faith in you.
Be close to all of us who mourn,
that we may we find comfort and hope in your love,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Everlasting God, we pray for our new King.
Bless his reign and the life of our nation.
Help us to work together
so that truth and justice, harmony and fairness
flourish among us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(for use with young children)
Loving God,
our Queen has died and people are sad.
Thank you for her long life
and her care for her people.
We pray for our new King.
Bless and guide him as his reign begins. Amen.
Click to view when our churches were open for prayer, reflection and the signing of the Book of Condolence
Please note that dates and times below are subject to change as they are run by volunteers.
St Mary’s Wistaston, Church Lane
Friday 9 September
The church will be open
10:30am to 4:30pm
With Midday Prayers at 12 noon
6:30pm to 8pm
With Prayers at 7pm
Saturday 10 September
11:30am to 3pm
Sunday 11 September
10:40am A service in church
as we give thanks for the Queen’s life
12 noon – 1:30pm The church will be
open for prayer and reflection
and the signing of the Book of Condolence
Monday 12 September
1:30pm – 4pm
Tuesday 13 September
10:30am – 12pm
Wednesday 14 September
11am – 2pm
Thursday 15 September
6pm – 8pm
Friday 16 September
1:30pm – 4pm
Saturday 17 September
11:30am – 2pm
St Luke’s Willaston, Coppice Road
We are grateful to Willaston Parish Council will open St Luke’s with a Book of Condolence for residents to sign
St Luke’s will be open
Friday 9 September
11am to 1pm & 5pm to 7pm
Saturday 10 September
11am-12pm & 5pm-6pm
Sunday 11 September
9am A service in church
as we give thanks for the Queen’s life
4:30pm-5:30pm
Monday 12 September
6pm-7pm
Wednesday 14 September
10am-12pm
Friday 16 September
6pm-7pm
