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Published: 14 October 2018

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Christ Church Southgate in Waterfall Road will be hosting “Southgate Remembers” from Sunday 4th November to Sunday 11th November 2018.

This is a week of reflection and remembrance, with displays and exhibits, to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1.

Including an installation of 10 silhouette soldiers, awarded by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund, that are “There But Not There”

southgate remembers nov 2018

Church open to visitors from 9 am to 7.30 pm Monday 5th November - Sunday 11th November. Admission free

Featured Services and Events

Sunday 4th November at 6.30 pm
All Souls Sung Requiem Mass featuring the music of Faure

Wednesday 7th November at 12 noon
Illustrated talk on WW1 posters

Thursday 8th November at 7.30 pm
Evening of WW1 music and readings, including the words of local men and women

Saturday 10th November at 7.30 pm
Vigil Service of prayer and reading for the Eve of the Armistice

Sunday 11th November at 10.30 am
Service of Remembrance, including two minutes silence and laying of wreaths, followed by Bring and Share lunch in Church House

Sunday 11th November at 6.30 pm
Sung Eucharist for Remembrance

Things to see and do

Explore the stories behind some of the names on our war memorial, and see where they lived
The soldiers that are “There But Not There”
Floral and other craft displays by the local community, including children
Exhibiton of original WW1 posters
Display of local artefacts and memorabilia
Book of Remembrance to sign with an opportunity to light a candle

www.christchurch-southgate.org

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