From The Parish Priest
The Coronation of a King, or Queen, in this realm, has not recently been a common occurrence. There are many people who have not lived to witness one, and the youngest of those who were alive to witness our late Queen’s coronation are all receiving their pensions!
At the heart of the Coronation Ceremony is the anointing with oil. This is an ancient and biblical practice to signify both the solemnity of the occasion and the prayer for the Holy Spirit to guide our new King. Do come and join us for our Vigil Service to Pray for King Charles on the evening before his coronation.
The Coronation Service will indeed be solemn, because it will recognise the seriousness of what is taking place, but it will certainly not be miserable, but Joyful, as it is, quite rightly, a celebration.
As we mark and celebrate this special occasion, let us remember our calling to joyfully celebrate the faith of Jesus Christ with our worship both acknowledging the power and awesomeness of God and also sharing the pure Joy of his love.
Including the Coronation there are three great celebrations this month.
Unlike a coronation, the Feasts of Ascension and Pentecost come round every year, but that does not mean that they are not worthy of proper celebration. We will be celebrating Ascension Day with an Evening Service and party, and Pentecost with our usual Sunday Services as advertised. Please do come and join us as we celebrate God’s love in the life of our Church and nation.
God Save the King!
With love and prayers,
Philip