A time for looking back and remembering...
... and for looking forward with hope
On Sunday November 8th, we will pause to remember those who gave their lives in past and present conflicts and who did not live to experience the peace that followed on from the fighting. We'll also hold in our prayers those who still bear the scars of these wars, and their families too. It is a day of remembrance and hope as we commit ourselves afresh to the cause of peace. Our thoughts and prayers will be with today's war zones and those who are starting to rebuild their homes.
We invite you to join us in our remembering.
At Church:
Hardwick - Sunday 8 November 2026 @ 9am
Gathering in church.
Mears Ashby - Sunday 8 November 2026 @ 10.50am
Gathering outside around the War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance,
before going inside to look forward in hope and peace.
We will be joined by the Sywell Air Scouts.
Sywell - Sunday 8 November 2026 @ 10.50am
Gathering in church for our service of peace and hope,
followed by a laying of poppy crosses on the 3 RAF Graves.
Do come and join in our Act of Remembrance and watch as wreaths are laid. Pause with us to pray for world peace and to look forward with hope. Remember... We can each make a difference in our daily lives.
At Home:
Alternatively, you may wish to pause at home at 11am for the two minutes' silence.
Our Prayers and Reflections for Sunday November 8th will be on the theme of looking back and remembering, looking forward with hope. If you would like a copy, click on this LINK. The Remembrance edition will be published by Thursday 5 November 2026.
On Armistice Day:
On the 11th day of the 11th month, we will gather at 10.50am in time for the national 11am silence to mark Armistice Day. All are welcome to attend the Act of Remembrance around the War Memorial in Mears Ashby churchyard.
And now these three remain:
faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13