This Sunday was  Remembrance Sunday. Our service of Remembrance started at 10:45 to include the 2 minutes silence at 11:0'clock. The service included readings from the Prophet Malachi and St Luke's Gospel. Prayers were said and after the silence the Roll of Honour of the names of those from Sidlesham  who died in the 2 world wars was read. The Choir sang 'And I saw a new heaven' words from Revelations music by E L Bainton. The Congregation sang 'Jerusalem'and the National Anthem, among other Hymns. The wreaths of poppies were blessed by Father Stephen and representatives of various organisations in the Village collected their wreaths and were led to the War Memorial by the Church Wardens. We were blessed with a fine sunny day. The congregation followed by Father Stephen and the altar party moved to the War Memorial and the wreaths were laid. This moving act of Remembrance, was choreographed by Dan Bailey with Father Stephen and the Church Wardens. Today's collection will go to the British Legion who are aiming to raise 37 million pounds this year for the care an support of the wounded military personnel of all conflicts.

Poppies in our church flowers

The wreath laying party leads the congregation to the War Memorial

The Wreath Layers await the arrival of the altar Party

Children from Sidlesham County Primary School and St Mary's Sunday School laid posies of poppies