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Revd Canon Jonathan Baldwin, an Anglican chaplain at London Gatwick Airport, talks about the role the chaplaincy plays in a place that sees thousands pass through it each day.
When Mary anoints Jesus’ feet and wipes them with her hair, she would have been crouched in the dust and the dirt, in a position normally occupied by a servant. It can’t have been pleasant, but she was generous with her personal comfort.
With colourful dresses, flowers and smiles, bridesmaids and younger flower girls bring a lot of joy to a wedding celebration, but it’s a key role with particular duties too.
No matter how far away it may be, thinking about your own funeral service now and making your wishes known can be a comfort to you and your family in all sorts of ways.
Prayers for families and children.
If you’d like a prayer to say with your child around the time of Remembrance Sunday, this prayer uses poppies as a way to think about different people to pray for.
We can pray in many different ways – in silence, in our own words or by lighting a candle. But sometimes we need help to pull our thoughts together. This page has a selection of prayers which you may find helpful.
Prayers for celebrating the season of Christmas.
A Church of England funeral is available to everyone, giving support before, during and after the service, for as long as it’s needed.