Mark Carey writes

Sunday 14th November is Remembrance Sunday.

It is good that in Ulrome (11am) and on Westhill (2pm) we will be sharing in and leading acts of Remembrance. Furthermore, at least a thousand people will gather outside Christ Church at the Cenotaph. Anniversaries will be in the minds of some – 100 years since the Cenotaph was raised on that spot. 100 years since the founding of the Royal British Legion. Mixed up in those anniversaries will be other memories, significant, deeply personal things. For some there will be passed down memories triggered by this yearly anniversary event. So we remember. We remember losses, traumas and the great sadness that humankind is repeatedly drawn into conflicts and wars accompanied by . We also remember with thanksgiving our present day armed forces and pray for their protection as they serve. I want to emphasise that our stance as followers of Jesus is to be amongst this as a praying presence. Refreshments will be available in Christ Church, our doors will be open but our presence will be amongst our fellow citizens – praying – being there. Jesus said “where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them”