Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, a County Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate her life will be held this Sunday (18 September) at St Paul’s Church in Bedford.
The service will be held in the presence of the newly-appointed HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, civic leaders, and representatives from across the County.
The Reverend Canon Kevin Goss, the Vicar of St Paul’s will lead the service, with an address and blessing from The Rt Reverend Richard Atkinson, the Bishop of Bedford.
Bedfordians from all faith groups will participate in the service with the lighting of candles and prayers for Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family.
Personal reflections and encounters will also be heard at the congregation on Sunday.
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada, said: “It will be an honour to attend the County Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II who devoted her life to the people of our nation and the Commonwealth.
“I am pleased that there will be so many services held and that everyone can have an opportunity to pay their respects.”
Further community services will also be held across Bedfordshire where members of all communities will be welcomed.
These services include St Mary’s Church in Luton on Wednesday (14 September), The Priory Church of St Peter in Dunstable on Friday (16 September) and St Paul’s Church in Bedford On Saturday (17 September).
