Reflecting on Peace and Remembrance at St Barnabas Church, Jericho
St Barnabas Church, Jericho hosted its annual reflections for Remembrance Sunday, offering the congregation a space for solemn thanksgiving and quiet contemplation during High Mass. The service provided an opportunity to look back on historical sacrifices while addressing ongoing global conflicts.
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The sermon, delivered by the Revd Canon Professor Sue Gillingham, drew inspiration from the biblical text of Ecclesiastes and its famous meditation on times of war and peace. Against a backdrop of contemporary international conflicts—ranging from the ongoing war in Ukraine to hostilities in the Middle East—the service focused on the vital balance between quiet reflection and speaking out for peace.
Visitors attending services or exploring the historic 19th-century church find a welcoming environment for personal thought, prayer, and community connection. The congregation's observance highlighted both the gratitude owed to those who served in past global conflicts and the ongoing responsibility to support humanitarian relief and local peace vigils.
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