Amongst the ruins of this beautiful Gothic church, those people who have departed from this life and were known by us, were remembered yesterday – July 4th. A service was held in the broken grandeur of this church which was so badly damaged in the Liverpool Blitz.
The simple and moving service was officiated by Reverend Lyn McIver, curate at St Michael’s Aigburth. Lyn reflected on the positive force memories can have in one of the readings which requested us to ‘ smile, open your eyes, love and go on.’
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| Angela McKay, Whitechapel Centre Rev Lyn McIver, St Michael's Debbie Reynolds, StreetFaith |
Then there was the reading of the names by Debbie Reynolds (SFX church) and Carole Benn (Whitechapel). After this a moment of quiet to reflect and gather our thoughts followed by the tying of white ribbons to the shrubs growing in the body of the church. Each ribbon bore the name of a person who has been loved and lost.
At the end of the service a white balloon was released which represented the letting go of those who have departed. It sailed up through the broken roof skywards disappearing from sight.
Then refreshments were served to the congregation.
Many of those attending felt great satisfaction that their friends and loved ones were not forgotten.
Carole Benn
