National Day of Reflection & Prayer – 23 March

The nation will join together on Tuesday 23 March for a National Day of Reflection, organised by Marie Curie.  Church leaders from many members of Churches Together in England are encouraging their members to pause and pray in remembrance of those who have died and those who have been bereaved over the last twelve months.

There will be a minute’s silence at 12 noon followed by a ringing of church bells and later a doorstep vigil at 8pm.

Lord of light and life,
where there is darkness,
let your light shine, the light that brings new life.
As we remember those who have lost their lives,
we pray…. let your light shine.
As we remember these difficult times,
we pray…. let your light shine on all of us and before us to see a way through and beyond.
Let your light shine on the whole of creation today,
tomorrow and forever.
In the name of Jesus who is light and life for all.
Amen.