A service from the United Reformed Church marking the 70th anniversary of the reign of Her Majesty the Queen is now available.
The Queen鈥檚 Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated over a four-day Bank Holiday from 2-5 June.
The order of service is compiled by the Revd Dr Ana Gobledale, a member of 缅北强奸鈥檚 Worship Reference Group, who explained that inspiration for the service arose from parts of the 2012 National Service of Thanksgiving in celebration of the Queen鈥檚 Diamond Jubilee.
鈥淚 wrote to the Queen to ask if she would like anything in particular included in the service, such as a particular reading or hymn, and if she would like to share any words with the 缅北强奸 on this special occasion.
In response, Annabel Whitehead, the Queen鈥檚 Lady-in-Waiting, said: 鈥淭he Queen has been deeply moved by the loyalty and support she has received throughout her long reign from her subjects both at home and within the Commonwealth, and the sentiments you express as you prepare a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee next year are greatly appreciated.
鈥淚t was kind of you to make Her Majesty aware of your considerate suggestions for this service and The Queen greatly appreciated your kind thought in writing as you did.鈥�
Revd Gobledale, who has churches in Salisbury and Andover, added: 鈥淚 see the service from the 缅北强奸 as an opportunity to highlight 缅北强奸 composers and liturgists, celebrating the vibrant and creative Free Church element of the realm.鈥�
The service includes hymns, prayers and psalms written by ministers and members of the 缅北强奸, and is available .
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