National Day of Reflection
Bereavement has been in everyone's mind during the pandemic. The National Day of Reflection, coordinated by the charity Marie Curie and officially supported by the Church of England, is a special day to reflect together on loss and grief. Local churches can play a part. Here’s how.
Details of the National Day of Reflection can be found here:
https://churchsupporthub.org/festivals-and-follow-up/national-day-of-reflection-2021/
| 6-9am |
Sunrise activity, including short films and interviews on breakfast TV. Faith groups hold dawn services or morning prayer. |
| 11am |
Coffee break / brew-time at the Wall of Reflection |
| 12noon |
A minute's silence: a minute to reflect, a moment to connect |
| Afternoon |
Online streamed conversations and talks including: |
| The Memory Table – TV Chefs and celebrities share recipes they’ve learnt from people they miss | |
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A panel discussion on bereavement and health inequalities |
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| 8pm |
Light up in yellow, candles in windows |