Mark Carey writes

The Coronation service that we are going to witness on Saturday 6th May will be quite a spectacle - as always there are different perspectives and things that people argue about including, you might have noticed, something about the way in which we are all offered the opportunity to pledge allegiance to the King. I am happy to pledge allegiance to the King but only ever on the basis, made clear in the coronation service, that there is a greater allegiance to be given - to Jesus who is King of kings and Lord of lords. Furthermore, there is so much stirring up of controversy and poorly informed interpretation of the Coronation, the King, the Royal Family that it draws attention away from the simple gospel messages in the Coronation service that are fundamental to our nation - do look out for these things rather than being distracted by the 'noise' of social media influencers.

Above all, let's enjoy something that we do really well as a nation - the pageantry, ceremony and funny clothes accompanied by ancient words and customs and symbols. Happy Coronation Day to you!

Do come and join in the festivities during the day at St Mark’s Westhill or Christ Church.

Rev. Mark Carey Leader Christ Church Bridlington Network