A Service of Thanksgiving will be hosted at Bedford’s St Paul’s Church for those who wish to remember and pay respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The service will take place on 17 September at 3pm, where all members of the Bedford community are welcomed.
Bedfordians young and old, of all beliefs, faiths, and of none are invited to take part in the remembrance service.
The Archdeacon of Bedford, the Venerable Dave Middlebrook will be the preacher.
The service of hymns and readings, music by the choir, the lighting of candles and prayers will be led by the Vicar, Canon Kevin Goss.
Mayor of Bedford, Dave Hodgson and the Lord-Lieutenant Susan Lousada shall also join in the service.
Police support
Detective Chief Superintendent of Bedfordshire Police, Dee Perkins, says that the police are also “respectfully observing” the mourning of Her Majesty.
“We will be prepared to support the memorial events taking place throughout Bedfordshire over the coming days and to provide our mutual aid support to fellow forces with preparations for Her Majesty’s state funeral.”
For further details of the service, please contact the Church Office.
