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From Darkness to Light: Dr Rowan Williams’ last service as Chair of Christian Aid

Dr Rowan Williams will be preaching for the last time as Chair of Christian Aid at the charity’s annual Service of Reflection at 5.30pm on 2nd November.

Traditionally held at an intimate chapel at Kings College, London, this year, for the second time, ‘From Darkness to Light’ will be streamed live online and will offer a chance for people to come together and remember loved ones that they have lost.

Nearly 500 people have already registered, and Christian Aid is warmly welcoming anyone who would like to join.

The Reverend Maggie Roderick, a retired Church of Scotland Minister, based in Stirling and also taking part in the service, said: “I have been touched by grief at various points in my life.  We can feel utterly submerged and lost. For some, restrictions around funeral numbers have meant finding a different way to channel that loss and grief. Services like the one on the 2nd November, which I’m delighted to be involved in, as a long-time supporter of the work of Christian Aid, allow a time for reflection and simply some space to remember. That’s really important.”

Gillian Blake, Christian Aid’s Legacy Marketing Officer, said: “This has become a really popular service for us, as people truly appreciate the opportunity to simply pause and create some space to remember. With so many of us losing friends or family to Covid, it’s a moment of comfort, hope and solidarity and a chance to reflect on all that’s happened over the last year.”

Members of the public can register to join the live service at caid.org.uk/reflection.  

There will be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one so listeners are encouraged to have one to hand if they want to take part.